Tally
TimeCamp
| Feature | Tally | TimeCamp |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $29/mo | Free / from $3.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | startups, freelancers, no-code-builders, researchers | freelancers, agencies, remote-teams, consultants |
| Founded | 2020 | 2009 |
| Form Builder | ✓ | ✗ |
| Conditional Logic | ✓ | ✗ |
| Payments | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Uploads | ✓ | ✗ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom Domains | ✓ | ✗ |
| Calculations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Project Budgeting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Invoicing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Attendance Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Productivity Reports | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Tally Pros
- Unlimited forms and responses on free plan
- Document-style editor (no drag-and-drop complexity)
- Built-in payment collection via Stripe
- Conditional logic and calculations included free
✗ Tally Cons
- Less design customization than Typeform
- Pro plan needed for custom domains and file uploads
- Limited reporting and analytics built-in
✓ TimeCamp Pros
- Automatic time tracking via desktop app
- Generous free plan for unlimited users
- Built-in invoicing
- Productivity analysis reports
✗ TimeCamp Cons
- Auto-tracking can misattribute time
- Desktop app can be resource-heavy
- UI feels outdated in places
The Verdict
Tally is built for startups and freelancers, with a focus on form-builder and conditional-logic. TimeCamp targets freelancers and agencies and leads with automatic-tracking and project-budgeting.
On pricing, TimeCamp is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $3.99/mo compared to $29/mo for Tally. That $25.009999999999998/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Tally edges out on user ratings (4.7 vs 4.2). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Tally offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while TimeCamp takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for freelancers — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: Tally has a slight overall edge — but if automatic time tracking via desktop app matters most to you, TimeCamp may still be the right call.