What is WiseCost?

WiseCost is a cloud-based software platform tailored for government contractors and nonprofit groups managing federal grants, providing critical functionalities for time tracking and labor cost allocation alongside QuickBooks Online. Employees can record their hours by specific projects or categories, verify their timesheets, and submit them for approval from management. Administrators can import payroll data, distribute labor and related costs across different contracts or grants, calculate fringe benefits, overhead, and general administrative rates, as well as generate journal entries directly within QuickBooks Online. The system produces detailed reports that encompass labor distribution, indirect rates, profit and loss statements, and comparisons between budgeted and actual expenditures. Moreover, it establishes a secure audit trail that logs all modifications and approvals for accountability. To further enhance its functionality, WiseCost includes a read-only REST API, which enables easy exporting of time and labor data to various systems. CPA firms gain an advantage through a dedicated multi-company dashboard designed to streamline the management and support of their client organizations. This combination of features positions WiseCost as an essential resource for ensuring compliance and improving efficiency in financial oversight, ultimately contributing to better decision-making for stakeholders.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
$149/month
Price Overview:
WiseCost Standard costs $149 per month for 5 users; each additional user costs $15 per month. A 14-day free trial is available with no credit card required. The subscription is billed monthly with no long-term commitment, and customers can cancel anytime. A QuickBooks Online subscription is separate.
Free Trial Offered?:
Yes

Integrations

Offers API?:
Yes, WiseCost provides an API

Screenshots and Video

Labor Distribution setup screen with ready payroll periods, timesheets, employees, and total hours.

Labor Distribution setup screen with ready payroll periods, timesheets, employees, and total hours.

Company Facts

Company Name:
WiseCost
Date Founded:
2026
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
www.usewisecost.com

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Online Training
Webinars
Video Library
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

WiseCost Categories and Features