TimeKeeper Core & TimeKeeper Pro: What's the Difference?

TimeKeeper Subscription Plans: Core vs. Pro

At TimeKeeper, we offer two subscription plans designed to meet the different needs of businesses: TimeKeeper Core and TimeKeeper Pro. Here's a closer look at each plan, including the key features and how you can manage your subscription.

What is TimeKeeper Core?

TimeKeeper Core is the foundational plan that includes all the essential features needed for tracking employee time and attendance. This plan is perfect for businesses that need a simple, reliable solution for managing employee work hours, breaks, and attendance. Key features include:

• Employee Time Tracking: Easily record employee work hours, clock-in/clock-out times, and break periods.
• Attendance Management: Track employee attendance, including late arrivals, absences, and annual leave.
• Timesheet Management: Generate and approve timesheets for payroll processing.
• Employee Scheduling: Create and manage shift schedules for your team.
• Reporting: Access reports to view timesheets and employee attendance.
• Integration with Payroll: Seamlessly integrate with payroll systems.

TimeKeeper Core provides a streamlined and efficient way to handle basic time tracking and attendance needs, helping businesses stay organised and compliant.

What is TimeKeeper Pro?

TimeKeeper Pro offers all the features of TimeKeeper Core, plus additional functionality that enables businesses to track time against specific jobs or projects. This is ideal for companies that require more detailed insights into how employee hours are being allocated across different tasks or jobs. Key features of TimeKeeper Pro include:

• Job & Project Tracking: Track employee time against specific jobs, projects, or tasks to monitor productivity and budget.
• Advanced Reporting: Access detailed reports that break down employee hours by job, project, or department.
• Job Costing: Estimate and monitor costs related to specific jobs or projects, helping you stay on budget.
• Integration with Payroll: Seamlessly integrate with payroll systems for accurate job-based payroll processing.

TimeKeeper Pro is perfect for businesses that need to track time and attendance across multiple projects or want more granular reporting capabilities to manage costs and optimise productivity.

Can I switch between TimeKeeper Core and TimeKeeper Pro?

Yes, you can switch between TimeKeeper Core and TimeKeeper Pro at any time. Whether you start with TimeKeeper Core and later want to upgrade to Pro, or if you're on TimeKeeper Pro and decide that Core is a better fit, the process is straightforward.

Here’s how you can switch plans:

1. Log in to the TimeKeeper Web Portal
2. Navigate to Account > Billing
3. Select Manage My Subscription
4. From here, you can choose the plan tier you'd like to switch to, either TimeKeeper Core or TimeKeeper Pro.

This change will be processed through Stripe, our payment partner, and you'll be billed according to your new plan.

How do I see a comparison of features?

To help you understand the differences between TimeKeeper Core and TimeKeeper Pro, we've created a comprehensive rubric on our website that outlines all the features included in each plan. This will help you decide which plan best suits your business needs.

We hope this article will help with explaining the difference between TimeKeeper Core & TimeKeeper Pro. If you have any further questions, please reach out to us at support@timekeeper.co.uk

Updated on: 14/11/2025