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ZEP vs TimeTac

TimeTac Essential offers all standard functions of time recording software. With its modular design, ZEP Clock, on the other hand, enables tailor-made adaptation to specific requirements — flexibly and at any time. Which system is better suited to your needs?

ZEP Clock is a solution for flexible and digital time recording — ideal for the office, home office or on the go, with which working time recording is legally secure and convenient. Automated functions such as break regulations and surcharge calculations ensure less effort and maximum efficiency.

TimeTac Essential is a cloud-based time tracking software developed for medium and large companies. Users can easily record and manage working hours, project times, vacation and absences.

Functions

= Feature is included
= Feature can be added
ZEP TimeTac
Personal customer support via phone
30-day free trial
Price €1.50/user €3.60/user
Time tracking
Employee management
Leave management (without approval process)
Configurable break rules
Automated evaluations and reports
Customizable with company logo and CI
Single sign-on (Enterprise only)
Smartphone app
Hardware terminal
Monthly cancellable
Modular expansion of functions possible


As of: 01/2025

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Software comparison: ZEP vs TimeTac

Contents Overview

Bookable features

While TimeTac can be divided into three modules, ZEP Clock offers an even wider range of additional, optional functions that allow a higher level of customization. This makes it possible to add functions step by step in order to find the right solution and avoid unnecessary costs. Examples of this would be an option for document management as well as the function of work across locations. TimeTac Essential is unable to display these functions, even at an additional cost.

Time tracking, break times

Both ZEP Clock and TimeTac Essential offer the option of working hours via the desktop and corresponding apps to record. Both solutions make it possible to individually store working and break times, including Statutory break times are the default settings. A real-time overview of hours worked, overtime and hours still to be worked is displayed in both systems. In addition, specific activities can be stamped on in both systems in order to track the time invested per task.

Vacation management

TimeTac Essential must also have the option to Vacation recording and administration can be added for an additional charge. Both tools provide a range of features, such as approval of vacation requests, a private vacation planner, and a team calendar. Overtime is also automatically recorded in both time recording systems.

Customizable design

In contrast to TimeTac Essential, ZEP Clock makes it possible to use corporate colors and logos through a customizable design in order to integrate the corporate identity into time recording as well.

Support

Both ZEP and TimeTac Essential have customer support available via telephone and email, which ensures consistently good and fast support. Both providers also offer webinars and additional support material to help their customers use their time recording software.

Synopsis

The decision between ZEP Clock and TimeTac depends on individual requirements. While TimeTac Essential offers all standard functions of time recording software, ZEP Clock is a cheaper alternative that also has these features. In contrast to TimeTac Essential, the modular structure in ZEP Clock makes it possible to meet specific requirements — flexibly even during use if required.

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