Tally
Timing
| Feature | Tally | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $29/mo | From $8/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | startups, freelancers, no-code-builders, researchers | mac-users, freelancers, consultants, lawyers |
| Founded | 2020 | 2013 |
| Form Builder | ✓ | ✗ |
| Conditional Logic | ✓ | ✗ |
| Payments | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Uploads | ✓ | ✗ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom Domains | ✓ | ✗ |
| Calculations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Categorization | ✗ | ✓ |
| Timeline View | ✗ | ✓ |
| Project Rules | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calendar Sync | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Timing Pros
- Completely automatic tracking on Mac
- AI-powered activity categorization
- Beautiful timeline visualization
- Syncs with calendar events
✗ Timing Cons
- Mac only - no Windows or Linux
- Requires initial rule setup
- No team/collaboration features in lower plans
The Verdict
Tally is built for startups and freelancers, with a focus on form-builder and conditional-logic. Timing targets mac users and freelancers and leads with automatic-tracking and ai-categorization.
On pricing, Timing is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $8/mo compared to $29/mo for Tally. That $21/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Tally has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Timing requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Tally offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Timing 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.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.