Fortis Time Management vs Timely
Automatic tracking is great — but Timely's Xero integration isn't live yet
Timely's AI drafts timesheets from your automatic activity, which is a genuinely different way to track time. But Timely's own Xero integration page lists it as 'Coming Soon', and budgeting and accounting integrations sit on the Premium plan. Fortis Time Management pushes approved time to Xero as an invoice today.
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Why teams look beyond Timely
Accounting integrations need Premium
Timely's pricing page lists accounting integrations on the Premium plan, not Starter.
Xero is listed as coming soon
Timely's own Xero integration page describes the connection as 'Coming Soon' — approved time can't be pushed to Xero from Timely yet.
Budget management is a plan away
Budget management and time planning are Premium-plan features on Timely's pricing page; Starter doesn't include them.
Fortis Time Management vs Timely, side by side
| Feature | Fortis Time Management | Timely |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From £9/user/mo billed annually (£11 monthly), ex VAT — no usage fees, ever | From $9/user/mo billed annually ($11 monthly), capped at 5 users, on Starter; accounting integrations need Premium at $16/user/mo annually ($20 monthly) |
| Time tracking | Timers and weekly timesheets | Automatic, AI-drafted timesheets |
| Timesheet approvals and locking | Team plan and above | Users confirm AI-drafted timesheets |
| Budget management | Included, with monthly hours budget | Premium plan and above |
| Cost rates hidden from team members | Owners and admins only | — |
| Push invoices to Xero | Team plan and above, as drafts matched to the contact | Listed as 'Coming Soon' |
| Accounting integrations generally | Xero live today | Premium plan and above |
| Capacity management and reporting | Weekly schedule | Unlimited plan |
| Pricing currency | GBP, built for UK VAT | 50+ currencies, Unlimited plan |
Timely details from Timely pricing page, Timely–Xero integration page, checked September 2026. Plans change — check their site for the latest.
Where Timely is stronger
We'd rather you pick the right tool. Timely is the better fit if you need:
- Automatic, AI-drafted timesheets — no manual timer needed
- 50+ currencies and Azure user management on the Unlimited plan
- Overtime/undertime and capacity reporting
Switching from Timely
Import method: Generic CSV import (map your columns)
- 1Export your time entries from Timely 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
Does Timely push invoices to Xero?
Not yet. Timely's own Xero integration page lists it as 'Coming Soon'. Fortis Time Management pushes approved time to Xero as a draft invoice today.
Can I import my Timely time?
Yes. Export your time entries from Timely 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 track time automatically like Timely?
No. Fortis Time Management uses timers and weekly timesheets rather than Timely's automatic, AI-drafted approach.
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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