dvgtime vs other ways to track working hours

We compare by features, not by brand names. If you already use Business Central, these are the points where an integrated solution makes a real difference over the most common alternatives.

dvgtime vs generic clock-in apps

Generic clock-in apps handle time tracking, but they typically live in isolation from your ERP. That gap is where Business Central users lose the most money.

Feature	dvgtime	Generic clock-in app
Time tracking (art. 34.9 ET)	Yes	Yes (usual)
Native Business Central integration	Yes, native	No, or via custom export/API
Single master data (employees, projects) in the ERP	Yes	No (duplicated)
Clock-ins flow back to ERP without double entry	Yes, idempotent	Manual / bespoke
Hour allocation to projects and cost centres	Yes	Varies
Labour cost per project	Yes	Rarely
Mobile, kiosk and web clock-in	Yes	Yes (usual)
100% inside BC edition (Embedded)	Yes	No

If you don't use an ERP, a generic app may be enough. If you work with Business Central, the real cost is maintaining two systems and reconciling them by hand. We explain this in time tracking for companies using Dynamics 365.

dvgtime vs spreadsheets

A spreadsheet costs nothing to start and a lot to maintain. It works for 3 people; it breaks when you grow or when an inspection arrives.

Feature	dvgtime	Spreadsheet
Cost to get started	Subscription	Low
Reliable, tamper-proof records	Yes	No (editable after the fact)
Immutable, auditable history	Yes	No
Clock-in timestamp	Yes	No
Employee self-service (leave, absences)	Yes	No
Real-time leave balances	Yes	Manual and error-prone
Administrative burden	Low	High
ERP connection	Yes	No

What does the spreadsheet really cost you? Estimate it with the ROI calculator, and review what the law requires in the mandatory time tracking guide.

dvgtime vs time tracking solutions without ERP integration

There are good time tracking solutions on the market. dvgtime's difference shows when you have Business Central and want clock-in data to drive costs, projects and payroll without re-entering it anywhere.

Feature	dvgtime	Solution without ERP integration
Native Business Central integration	Yes	No
Connector self-installs with a key (no Entra ID changes needed)	Yes	Not applicable
3 editions (Embedded · Connected · Cloud)	Yes	Usually SaaS only
Business Central as the single source of truth	Yes	No
Multi-company with per-client isolation	Yes	Varies
Project cost driven by actual hours	Yes	Requires custom integration
Compliance with art. 34.9 ET	Yes	Usual

Business Central integration is not bolted on — it is built in from day one

We show you live how clock-ins, absences and costs reach your ERP without any double entry.

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Comparison is by category of alternative, not by specific products. Features of third-party solutions vary by product and version; always verify with the official provider source before making a decision.