Overview
Tick (formerly Tick Spot) is a time tracking application with a unique focus on project budgets rather than just hours. It's designed to help teams stay within allocated time budgets through visual budget indicators and proactive alerts, making it particularly valuable for agencies managing fixed-price projects or strict hourly budgets.
Budget-First Approach
Visual Budget Indicators
- Color-coded budget health (green, yellow, red)
- Real-time budget vs actual display
- Percentage of budget consumed
- Projected overrun warnings
- Time remaining calculations
Proactive Budget Management
- Alerts when approaching budget limits
- Weekly budget burn rate tracking
- Pace indicators (on track, ahead, behind)
- Budget reallocation suggestions
- Historical budget accuracy data
Core Features
Time Tracking
- Simple start/stop timer
- Manual time entry
- Project and task selection
- Daily timesheet view
- Mobile time entry
- Offline tracking
Project Management
- Project budget setting (hours and dollars)
- Task-level budgeting
- Multiple billing rates
- Client and project organization
- Recurring project templates
Reporting
- Budget vs actual reports
- Team utilization
- Client profitability
- Project performance
- Export capabilities
Team Collaboration
- Shared project visibility
- Team calendars
- Project notes and updates
- Budget discussions
Key Benefits
Budget Visibility
- Know project health at a glance
- Prevent budget overruns early
- Make informed scope decisions
- Improve future estimates
Simplicity
- Easy to learn and use
- Minimal training required
- Clean, uncluttered interface
- Fast time entry
Team Alignment
- Everyone sees budget status
- Shared responsibility for budgets
- Transparent project health
- Collaborative budget management
Use Cases
Agencies
- Fixed-price project management
- Client budget tracking
- Profitability monitoring
- Scope management
Consultancies
- Engagement budget tracking
- Resource allocation
- Client billing
- Project estimation improvement
Pricing
Affordable per-user pricing with 30-day free trial. Transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
Ideal For
Agencies managing fixed-price projects, consulting firms with budget constraints, teams struggling with project overruns, businesses needing simple budget-focused tracking, and project managers who prioritize staying within budget.
