Bookable features
timr and ZEP Compact offer three different subscription models. In addition to the selection of subscription models, ZEP Compact offers a modular extension with functions such as Travel expense report, document management and resource planning within the software. Customers have the option to add functions step by step in order to find the right individual solution and avoid unnecessary costs. This range of functions cannot be covered even in timr's largest functional package.
time recording, break times
Both ZEP Compact and timr offer the option of working hours via the desktop and corresponding mobile apps to record. In both solutions, working and break times can be stored individually for each employee. A real-time overview of hours worked, overtime and hours still to be worked is displayed in both systems. In addition, the tools make it possible to stamp on specific activities in order to track the time invested per task, including recording of Overtime and absenteeism is possible. Vacation periods can also be viewed transparently via a clear team calendar.
Project administration
Projects can be created and managed both in timr and in ZEP Compact. Projects can be divided into subtasks and project teams with various roles and places of work be recorded. Automatic project evaluations are also possible.
Customer management
In addition to Project time recording also detailed customer management through the option of creating customer master data and contact persons. Customer managers can also be defined who act as key account managers internally. With timr, these functions cannot be displayed at such a level of detail.
Prices & receipts
In both tools, you can hourly and daily rates can be created depending on the employee and on the project. Flat rate and fixed-price projects are also possible, which means that you do not necessarily have to pay according to the time spent. In ZEP Compact, internal cost rates can also be set, which means that profitability can also be calculated within one's own company. Income and turnover evaluations are also possible directly within the software.
Travel expense report
With ZEP Compact, you can also Travel expense report be processed directly within the software. In this way, meals can be recorded, credits paid out to employees and also different tax rates and country-specific regulations can be presented. Employees can submit any number of document types, which in turn can be passed on directly to the customer. On the contrary, travel expenses cannot be settled via timr.
Support
ZEP and timr customers have access to customer support by telephone and email, which ensures continuous support. In addition, both providers provide webinars and other support material is ready to help their customers use their products.
Tickets, tasks & to-dos
ZEP Compact offers companies with an agile orientation the opportunity to Project tickets and subtasks Create times, book times on them and bill them. In addition, optional customer access and clearly defined status transitions are supported. These functions cannot be integrated into timr.
Surety
Both ZEP Compact and timr attach great importance to compliance with legal requirements regarding working and break times. Even the data security is ensured by server locations in Germany.
Synopsis
In principle, ZEP Compact and timr provide similar functions. While timr can offer an integrated logbook, ZEP makes it possible to extend the software on a module-based basis, depending on individual requirements. Functions that are not yet required at the moment can be added at any time, meaning that ZEP Compact offers a long-term and sustainable solution that does not incur costs for functions that are not required at any time. The mapping of growing or changing corporate structures, the option to report travel expenses or comprehensive customer management represent advantages compared to timr. To be convinced of this, you can use a free trial use ZEP Compact, which is 16 days longer than timr.