Tick

A budget-focused time tracker for agencies, with tight Basecamp integration.

Verified facts: 3 of 3
Alternatives ranked: 4
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About Tick

Tick is built around project budgets. Every timer and timesheet entry shows how much of the project's budget is used, so people see the impact of their time as they log it, and managers get reports on budget burn, billable hours and recurring retainer projects. It was the first time tracker to integrate with Basecamp and remains closely tied to it, importing projects and to-dos so people can track against them; it also has a Chrome extension, Zapier connections and an API. Apps cover the web, iOS, Android and Apple Watch. Pricing is tiered by the number of active projects rather than per user, which can be economical for larger teams with few concurrent projects, and there is a 30-day free trial with no card. It lacks invoicing, attendance and automatic tracking, so it pairs best with separate billing software.

Best for: Agencies that live in Basecamp and manage work against project budgets.

What works

Budget feedback shown as you track
Deep Basecamp integration
Priced by projects, not users

Why people leave

No invoicing or expenses
No free plan
Fewer integrations outside Basecamp

Top Tick alternatives

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1
Harvest
Budget reports plus invoicing and expenses in the same tool.
66.5
2
Everhour
Timers inside Basecamp, Asana and others, with budgets and invoicing.
62.6
3
Toggl Track
Free plan and broader integrations if Basecamp isn't central.
59.6
4
My Hours
Project budgets and billable rates at a lower per-user price.
57.2

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Tick: common questions

Is Tick free?

No, Tick is a paid product.

Is Tick open source?

No, Tick is not open source.

What platforms does Tick run on?

Tick is available for Web, iOS, Android and Browser extension.

What are the best alternatives to Tick?

The highest-ranked Tick alternatives right now are Harvest, Everhour and Toggl Track. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Tick facts

3 of 3 verified

Free trial: 30 days, no card; Checked Oct 25, 2026tickspot.com(opens source in a new tab); “Give Tick a try - it’s free for 30 days No credit card • No obligation • No surprises Trusted by 60,000+ businesses.”
Customers: 60,000+ businesses; Checked Oct 25, 2026tickspot.com(opens source in a new tab); “Trusted by 60,000+ businesses.”
Basecamp integration: Yes; Checked Oct 25, 2026tickspot.com(opens source in a new tab); “Tick was the first time tracker to integrate with Basecamp and remains the leader at bringing time tracking into Basecamp.”