Last updated October 27, 2026
Short answer: both are purpose-built DCAA timekeeping tools for small government contractors. Hour Timesheet costs less to start, at $8 per user per month. eTimesheets.com, at $10 per user per month, adds Gusto payroll sync, up to three levels of timesheet approval, charge codes up to 10 levels deep, and support for federally funded nonprofits.
| Feature | eTimesheets.com | Hour Timesheet |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $10 per active user per month, no contract | $8 per user per month; expense tracking is a paid add-on |
| Free trial | Yes, no credit card required | Yes, no credit card required |
| DCAA controls | Daily entry, supervisor approval, audit trail of changes | Daily entry, supervisor approval, audit trail of changes |
| Approvals | Signed, locked, and approved by up to three managers | Employee and supervisor signatures, manager approval |
| Charge codes | Up to 10 levels deep (client, contract, project, task, sub-task) | Not specified in listings |
| Payroll and accounting | QuickBooks, ADP, Gusto, Paychex | QuickBooks (Online, Desktop Enterprise, Enterprise), ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex; no Gusto |
| Mobile | Mobile web app with optional clock in and out | Native iPhone and Android apps |
| Federally funded nonprofits | Supports Uniform Guidance time-and-effort reporting | Not specified in listings |
| In business since | 1999 | Not specified in listings |
Choose Hour Timesheet if the lowest per-user price is your top priority.
Choose eTimesheets.com if you run payroll in Gusto, if you need more than one level of timesheet approval, or if you track labor across deep charge codes.
Managers approve timesheets from any device in eTimesheets.com.
eTimesheets.com is also a strong fit for federally funded nonprofits. The same daily entry, approval, and audit log controls support Uniform Guidance time-and-effort reporting for a Single Audit.
DCAA does not certify or approve timekeeping software. It audits your timekeeping practices and controls. Both tools are built to enforce those practices: daily entry, time charged to the right contract, supervisor review, and a record of every change.
Either one is a better choice for a small government contractor than a general time tracker or a full ERP. The right pick comes down to price, payroll system, and how your approvals work.
Both are DCAA timekeeping tools for small government contractors. Hour Timesheet starts at $8 per user per month and offers native mobile apps. eTimesheets.com starts at $10 per user per month and adds Gusto payroll sync, up to three levels of timesheet approval, charge codes up to 10 levels deep, and support for federally funded nonprofits.
Hour Timesheet has the lower starting price at $8 per user per month, with expense tracking as a paid add-on. eTimesheets.com is $10 per active user per month with no contract.
Yes. eTimesheets.com syncs with Gusto, QuickBooks, ADP, and Paychex for payroll and invoicing. Hour Timesheet does not list a Gusto integration.
No. DCAA does not certify or approve any timekeeping software. It audits a contractor's timekeeping practices and internal controls. Both tools help enforce those practices.
eTimesheets.com has provided DCAA-compliant timekeeping for government contractors since 1999.
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