TimeControl

What TimeControl does

TimeControl, a product of Heuristic Management Systems Inc. (HMS Software), is a privately held Canadian enterprise software firm founded in 1984 and headquartered in Pointe Claire, Quebec. The company's flagship product is a multi-purpose enterprise timesheet system that captures a single time entry capable of simultaneously serving payroll, human resources, project management, billing, finance, and compliance functions, eliminating the need for parallel disconnected timesheets within an organization. Its core differentiator is the trademarked Matrix Approval Process, which supports concurrent project-based and organizational approvals, and its breadth of native integrations with dominant enterprise platforms including Microsoft Project (since 1995), Oracle Primavera (since 1997), Deltek, JIRA, BrightWork, Birdview, Contruent, InEight, and major ERP/HRIS systems.

The product is delivered in two deployment models: TimeControl Online (a SaaS subscription service launched in 2000) and TimeControl On Premise (a perpetual-license installation). The platform extends through modular add-ons including TimeControl Project (premium planning/execution SKU), TimeControl Industrial Online (field data collection), TimeControl Mobile App (iOS/Android), TimeRequest (vacation approvals), TimeControl BI (business intelligence dashboard), and TimeControl AI LLM Data (LLM-based data processing introduced in 2025). The current release is TimeControl 8.6.1, and the product is offered in multi-device, multi-browser, and multi-lingual configurations.

TimeControl serves a globally diversified enterprise and mid-market customer base of 100+ named organizations across aerospace and defense (Bombardier, Rolls Royce), semiconductor (AMD), petrochemical (Koch Industries), water (Azuria), government (Interpol, Quebec government, Minnesota Land Trust), financial services (The SEFA Group, Standard Life), and professional services. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales, a global dealer/reseller network, and self-serve online evaluation channels. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held by its founding principals (Chris Vandersluis serves as President), with no disclosed institutional investment, venture capital backing, or M&A activity in its history.

Name

TimeControl

Legal name

Heuristic Management Systems Inc.

Website

https://timecontrol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

TimeControl is an enterprise timesheet system, built by HMS Software since 1984, that serves payroll, HR, project management, billing, and finance from a single time entry, sold to 100+ enterprise and mid-market organizations globally via SaaS and on-premise deployment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Timesheet Software

NAICS

Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (5412)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAAAHAC

Time & Attendance Administration (Timekeeping, Scheduling, Leave Tracking)

Business & Public Services/Administrative & Support Services (BPO, Call Centers, Back Office)/Payroll Processing & Timekeeping Administration

SECONDARYBPACAIAE

Time, Attendance & Scheduling Administration

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Payroll Services & Workforce Administration

SECONDARYBPACAGAK

Time, Expense & Timesheet Management for Contractors

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Contract Staffing & Independent Contractor Management

Keywords

• Enterprise timesheet software
• Project time tracking
• Timesheet SaaS platform
• Workforce time management
• Time and billing software

Headquarters

HQ city

Pointe Claire

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. TimeControl Online (SaaS Subscription): Cloud-hosted subscription timesheet service with no hardware to buy, no database server to establish, no maintenance, and automatic upgrades. Includes TimeControl Online, TimeControl Industrial Online, and TimeControl Project.
2. TimeControl On Premise: Traditional software purchase for on-premises installation with direct database access, server-to-server links, client-side SQL, custom dashboards, and ability to stay with a specific version.
3. Implementation and Support Services: Customer focus and implementation services mentioned as part of the product offering, with superb support and customer focus highlighted in testimonials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

TimeControl is a multi-function enterprise timesheet system that serves payroll, HR, project management, billing, and finance needs simultaneously from a single timesheet entry. It is offered as TimeControl Online (cloud SaaS subscription) and TimeControl On Premise (perpetual license), with built-in integrations to project management platforms such as Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera, Deltek, and JIRA.

Product overview

TimeControl is a multi-function enterprise timesheet software platform offered in two deployment modes: TimeControl Online (SaaS subscription) and TimeControl On Premise (installed software). The product portfolio includes core TimeControl timesheet functionality plus specialized modules: TimeControl Project (premium version for planning and execution), TimeControl Industrial Online (for field data collection), TimeControl Mobile App (iOS/Android), TimeRequest (vacation approvals), TimeControl BI (business intelligence dashboard), and TimeControl AI LLM Data (AI/LLM integration). The platform serves multiple organizational functions including project tracking, payroll, human resources, and finance from a single timesheet entry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TimeControl Multi-function enterprise timesheet system designed to serve multiple purposes simultaneously including project tracking, payroll, human resources, and finance. Tracks time on a task-by-task, project-by-project basis with financial controls.
• TimeControl Online SaaS subscription version of TimeControl hosted in the cloud. No hardware to buy, no database server to establish, no maintenance, no installation required, with automatic upgrades included.
• TimeControl On Premise On-premises installation version of TimeControl with direct database access, server-to-server links, client-side SQL, custom dashboards, and interface customization options for organizations preferring on-site deployment.
• TimeControl Project Premium version of TimeControl Online bringing flexibility and power of tracking actuals to planning and project execution. Provides views, data and analysis tools specific to different organizational perspectives.
• TimeControl Industrial Online Online version of TimeControl designed for industrial environments with field data collection capabilities integrated with project control systems.
• TimeControl Mobile App Free mobile application for Android and iOS devices allowing users to create, edit, release and approve timesheets while on the go.
• TimeRequest Vacation approval system providing a simple interface to enter requests for time off. Once approved, time automatically appears in the appropriate future timesheet.
• TimeControl BI Business intelligence dashboard bringing data analysis and visualization inside TimeControl as a management-level dashboard. Synthesizes timesheet data into actionable perspectives for management.
• TimeControl AI LLM Data AI-powered feature enabling the use of large language model technology for processing and utilizing data within the TimeControl system.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced billing administration time from 8 to 2 days (Koch Industries)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• OraclecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1997TimeControl has had a link to Oracle's Primavera scheduling systems since 1997. HMS Software maintains links with every Primavera version from P3 to current EPPM. TimeControl uses Oracle Technology at multiple architectural, database, and application levels.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1995TimeControl has had a link to every edition of Microsoft Project since 1995. HMS Software has had a relationship with Microsoft since the mid-1980s. Integrations include Microsoft Project Desktop, Project Online, Project Server, Microsoft Planner, SharePoint, and SharePoint Portal Server.
• DeltekcoreTechnology or IntegrationTimeControl is a Deltek ISV (Independent Software Vendor) partner maintaining links between TimeControl and Deltek Open Plan and Cobra. TimeControl got its start integrating with Open Plan.
• Atlassian (JIRA)coreTechnology or IntegrationTimeControl includes a bi-directional link to JIRA, the popular task management and project management system from Atlassian. Best known in the Agile project management world, available as service or on-premise.
• ERP System IntegrationscoreTechnology or IntegrationTimeControl is designed to track and transfer timesheet data to virtually every ERP and Finance System including ADP, SAP, JD Edwards, and other payroll, finance/ERP, and HR systems.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BigTime Software: Professional services automation platform with strong time tracking, billing, and project management features for consulting and engineering firms — directly comparable to TimeControl's professional services use cases.
• ClickTime: Timesheet and time-tracking platform focused on professional services and project-based organizations, with similar billing and project cost-tracking functionality to TimeControl.
• Replicon: Enterprise time-tracking and project timesheet software targeting similar project-based and professional services customers. Overlaps with TimeControl's multi-purpose timesheet positioning and PM tool integrations.
• Harvest (by Toast): Time tracking and invoicing software for SMBs and professional services, with similar use-case fit for project-based teams as TimeControl.

Broad incumbents

• UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group): Enterprise workforce management and HCM suite with strong time-and-attendance capabilities and DCAA-compliant time tracking — directly competes in TimeControl's enterprise and regulated verticals from a much larger installed base.
• Workday: Cloud-native enterprise HCM and financial management suite that includes native time tracking. A direct threat in enterprise RFPs as Workday expands its workforce management capabilities.
• Paylocity: Cloud-based payroll and HR software with integrated time tracking for mid-market employers — comparable mid-market positioning and pricing model to TimeControl Online.
• Paychex: Payroll, HR, and time-tracking provider for SMB and mid-market customers — overlaps with TimeControl Online in the lower-mid market segment with bundled pricing advantages.
• Ceridian Dayforce: Cloud HCM platform with built-in time and attendance, benefits, and payroll — competes with TimeControl in mid-market and enterprise time-tracking deals.
• ADP Workforce Now: Broad payroll and HR services platform with bundled time tracking for SMB and mid-market — overlaps with TimeControl's payroll-fed use cases and competes on bundled pricing leverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HMS_TimeControl
• Facebookfacebook.com/hms-software-583127538372399
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hms-software

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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