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Full Bench vs Timely: features, pricing and which is better in 2026
Timely uses AI to draft time entries from your activity. It's clever but expensive, and invoicing lives in a separate product. Full Bench is a manual tracker with strong project management and invoicing built in — a simpler, cheaper stack for most consulting teams.
| Feature | Full Bench | Timely |
|---|---|---|
| AI-drafted entries | No | Yes |
| Invoicing | Yes | No |
| Starting paid price | $12 / seat / mo | $11 / seat / mo |
| Ease of onboarding | Very high | Medium |
Why teams pick Full Bench
- Invoicing included
- Simpler onboarding
- Better project budgeting
Where Timely may fit better
- No automatic drafting
Our verdict
Pick Full Bench for a lower price and a real billing workflow. Pick Timely if you want AI-drafted entries and don't mind manual invoicing elsewhere.
Frequently asked
Is Timely worth it over Full Bench?+
Only if AI-drafted entries matter more than integrated invoicing. For most consulting firms, Full Bench is the better value.
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