Tired of Tempo Timesheets (Jira)?
Switch to VeloTime.
If you're frustrated by overwhelming Jira enterprise complexity and punishing UI friction, it's time for an upgrade. VeloTime is the frictionless timesheet tool built specifically for high-performing remote teams.
Why agencies leave
- ✕Ties time tracking to Jira issue keys, requiring endless searching and issue-linking.
- ✕Requires expensive per-user Jira licenses on top of Tempo subscription fees.
- ✕Complex permission schemes and slow loading times that make Friday timesheets a chore.
The Frictionless Way
- ✓Standalone matrix that operates independently of Jira ticketing bureaucracy.
- ✓Engineers log hours in a clean, high-density spreadsheet grid in seconds.
- ✓No mandatory Jira seats required for contractors or non-technical team members.
Transparent, Flat Pricing
The Enterprise Friction of Tempo Timesheets
Tempo Timesheets is built on top of Jira, inheriting Jira's steep learning curve, slow loading times, and complex issue hierarchies. For software agencies and dev shops, asking engineers to look up issue keys just to log 30 minutes of client consulting leads to frustration and delayed timesheets.
VeloTime: The Developer-Friendly Tempo Alternative
VeloTime was designed by developers who wanted a fast, keyboard-first timesheet matrix. Your team can navigate rows and columns with arrow keys, enter decimal hours, attach rich task notes, and submit timesheets with zero lag.
Pricing: VeloTime vs Tempo
Tempo requires both an Atlassian Jira subscription ($8.15+/user) and a Tempo add-on license ($4.50+/user), costing upwards of $13-$18 per engineer every month. VeloTime is a flat $5 per seat per month with no prerequisite licenses.
Comprehensive Feature Breakdown
See how VeloTime's keyboard matrix compares to Tempo Timesheets (Jira) across speed, privacy, and team economics.
| Evaluation Criteria | Tempo Timesheets (Jira) | VeloTime |
|---|---|---|
| Time Entry Speed & UX | ||
Full-Week Spreadsheet Matrix Log entire week across projects on one single grid | ||
Average Weekly Logging Time Benchmark time required for 5-day timesheet completion | ~90 seconds | < 10 seconds |
100% Keyboard Arrow & Tab Entry Navigate and type hours without touching the mouse | ||
Modal-Free Workflow Zero popup forms or multi-step dropdown dialogs | ||
| Employee Privacy & Retention | ||
Zero Screen Recording / Screenshots Never secretly snapshots employee screens | No Screenshots | |
Zero Keystroke / Mouse Surveillance No spying on keyboard activity or mouse clicks | No Activity Spying | |
Trust-First Culture Focuses on project output rather than intrusive micro-tracking | ||
| Pricing & Value | ||
Transparent Flat Pricing All features included with no paywalled add-on tiers | $5 to $10/user/mo + Jira license | $5/seat/mo |
Team Cost for 10 Users Monthly cost for a 10-person agency or engineering team | $140+/mo | $50 / mo |
How to Switch from Tempo Timesheets (Jira) in 3 Minutes
Transition your active projects and timesheet history without losing a single logged hour.
Export Your Timesheets
Export your historical project and time log data directly from Tempo Timesheets (Jira) as a CSV file.
Clean & Audit with Free Tool
Drop the file into our CSV Timesheet Cleaner to inspect totals, fix formatting, and check anomalies.
Start 10s Matrix Logging
Invite your team to VeloTime. Start typing entire weeks with keyboard navigation in under 10 seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about switching from Tempo Timesheets (Jira) to VeloTime.