Timetastic

Overview

Timetastic is an online leave management platform designed to replace paper forms and spreadsheets for staff holiday tracking. The software provides a centralized shared calendar where employees submit time-off requests and managers approve them with a single click. It tracks annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays automatically while offering real-time visibility into staff availability. By integrating directly into everyday tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and calendar apps, Timetastic keeps teams synchronized.

What it does

• Centralizes staff time-off requests, manager approvals, and annual leave balances online.
• Syncs absence calendars directly with Google Calendar, Outlook, Apple Calendar, and Slack.
• Tracks sick leave and unexpected absences with automated trend analysis and reports.
• Flags burnout risks on team members who take minimal leave during the year.

Who it's for

• Small to Mid-Sized Businesses
• Remote and Distributed Teams
• HR Managers & Operations Leads
• Agencies & Professional Services

Why it works

• Simple employee-first user interface requires zero training for staff to request time off.
• Per-user monthly subscription model eliminates long-term lock-in and high upfront costs.
• Proactive burnout risk alerts help managers maintain healthy employee wellbeing.
• Deep integrations with Slack, Teams, and calendar software keep team schedules updated in real time.

Founder story

Timetastic was founded in 2014 by Gary Bury and Matt Roberts in Manchester, United Kingdom. They created the platform to eliminate the administrative headache of paper forms, wall charts, and chaotic spreadsheets used for tracking employee holidays. Built as a lightweight SaaS, Timetastic grew organically to help thousands of organizations streamline leave planning.

Alternatives

• Leave Dates
• Calamari
• Pause
• OfficeTimer

Comparison overview

• Timetastic provides dedicated leave management and staff absence tracking without the weight of a full HR system.
• Unlike broad HR platforms like Hibob or Paychex, Timetastic focuses on fast leave booking, calendar integrations, and burnout monitoring at an affordable per-user rate.