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# Essential

Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/2056811/essential-1

> Essential is a subscription-based time tracking software in English and Portuguese languages targeting micro and small companies in all industries. Key features include automatic time capture, payroll management, leave \& online time tracking, employee scheduling \& database, online punch card, and more.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 1 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 1 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Actuasys
- **Founded**: 1995

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: €19.90
- **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: €19.9 per month up to 9 employees

Other plans available.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English, Portuguese
- **Available Countries**: France, Germany, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom

## Features

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Approval Process Control
- Attendance Tracking Software
- Automated Scheduling
- Automatic Time Capture
- Billable & Non-Billable Hours
- Biometric Recognition
- Calendar Management
- Clock In/Out
- Compliance Management
- Data Import/Export
- Employee Database
- Employee Management
- Employee Portal
- Employee Scheduling Software
- Employee Time Tracking
- Leave Tracking

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base Software
- Chat

## Category

- [Time Clock Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/265/time-clock-attendance/software)

## Related Categories

- [Time Clock Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/265/time-clock-attendance/software)
- [Time Tracking Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/571/time-tracking/software)
- [Attendance Tracking Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1543/attendance-tracking/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Connecteam](https://www.getapp.ca/software/105401/connecteam) — 4.6/5 (5058 reviews)
2. [Jibble](https://www.getapp.ca/software/107609/jibble) — 4.8/5 (1643 reviews)
3. [Clockify](https://www.getapp.ca/software/111353/clockify) — 4.8/5 (9235 reviews)
4. [DeskTime](https://www.getapp.ca/software/107357/desktime) — 4.5/5 (526 reviews)
5. [Sprout](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2054328/sprout-hr-payroll) — 4.7/5 (479 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Qualidade e execelencia" — 5.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *July 8, 2024* | Online Media | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Excelente software para o dia a dia, ajuda bastante.
> 
> **Cons**: Demora ao abrir o software, deverá ser rápido.
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> Gostei muito e pretendo adquirir assim que puder.

## Links

- [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2056811/essential-1)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.getapp.com/hr-employee-management-software/a/essential-1/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.getapp.ae/software/2056811/essential-1> |
| en-AU | <https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2056811/essential-1> |
| en-CA | <https://www.getapp.ca/software/2056811/essential-1> |
| en-GB | <https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/2056811/essential-1> |
| en-IE | <https://www.getapp.ie/software/2056811/essential-1> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/2056811/essential-1> |
| en-SG | <https://www.getapp.sg/software/2056811/essential-1> |
| en-ZA | <https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2056811/essential-1> |
| pt | <https://www.getapp.com.br/software/2056811/essential-1> |
| pt-PT | <https://www.getapp.pt/software/2056811/essential-1> |

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