Fortis Time Management vs Ruddr
Profitability and accounting integrations, without Ruddr's Pro-plan wall
Ruddr's entry-level Team plan covers time tracking, expenses and basic invoicing — but profitability and margin reporting, multi-step approvals, and both Xero and QuickBooks all sit on the Pro plan. Fortis Time Management includes profitability, approvals and Xero invoicing.
No signup. No sales call.
Why teams look beyond Ruddr
Profitability reporting is a Pro-plan feature
Ruddr's pricing page lists profitability and margin reporting under the Pro plan; the entry-level Team plan doesn't include it.
Xero and QuickBooks need Pro too
Accounting integrations sit on Ruddr's Pro plan alongside multicurrency and multistep approval workflows — not on the Team plan.
Multi-step approvals are Pro-only
The Team plan gives Ruddr's default one-step approval; a proper multi-step, multi-approver workflow needs Pro.
Fortis Time Management vs Ruddr, side by side
| Feature | Fortis Time Management | Ruddr |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From £9/user/mo billed annually (£11 monthly), ex VAT — no usage fees, ever | $14/user/mo billed annually ($17 monthly) on Team; profitability, Xero and QuickBooks need Pro at $24/user/mo annually ($30 monthly) |
| Timers and weekly timesheets | Included | Included |
| Timesheet approvals and locking | Team plan and above | One-step on Team; multi-step on Pro |
| Profitability by client, project and person | Live, on Team plan and above | Pro plan |
| Cost rates hidden from team members | Owners and admins only | — |
| Push invoices to Xero | Team plan and above, as drafts matched to the contact | Pro plan |
| QuickBooks | Coming soon | Pro plan |
| Revenue recognition and sales pipeline | Not offered | Pro plan |
| Multicurrency | Not yet | Pro plan |
| Capacity / resource planning | Weekly schedule | Resource allocations, Pro plan |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card — plus a no-signup live demo | 30-day free trial |
Ruddr details from Ruddr pricing page, Ruddr features (help), Ruddr integrations (help), checked September 2026. Plans change — check their site for the latest.
Where Ruddr is stronger
We'd rather you pick the right tool. Ruddr is the better fit if you need:
- Revenue recognition and sales pipeline (Pro plan)
- Multicurrency and concurrent accounting integrations (Pro plan)
- Resource allocations, business units and purchase order tracking
- An AI assistant (Ruddr Intelligence) built into the workspace
Switching from Ruddr
Import method: Generic CSV import (map your columns)
- 1Export your time entries from Ruddr as CSV.
- 2Upload to Fortis Time Management and map the columns — clients, projects, people and time.
- 3Check the preview, then import. One click undoes it.
Questions about switching
Do I need Ruddr's Pro plan to get profitability or Xero?
With Ruddr, yes — both sit on the Pro plan. Fortis Time Management includes live profitability by client, project and person, and Xero draft invoicing.
Can I import my Ruddr time?
Yes. Export your time entries from Ruddr as CSV and upload them to Fortis Time Management, mapping the columns. You'll see a preview before anything is saved.
Does Fortis Time Management do revenue recognition or a sales pipeline like Ruddr Pro?
No. Fortis Time Management is focused on time, approvals, profitability and invoicing — it doesn't have Ruddr's revenue recognition, sales pipeline or multicurrency features.
Can I try it first?
Yes. Open the live demo — a fully loaded agency workspace with no signup.
Compare plans on the pricing page, or read about time tracking for agencies.
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