ZEP
ZEP — German-built Business-to-Business (B2B) Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) project management and time-tracking platform with modular ZEP Clock, Compact, and Professional editions for European Union (EU) project-based businesses including agencies and Information Technology (IT) services.
Why We Picked ZEP
ZEP is German-built (Ditzingen near Stuttgart, founded 2000) and serves 2,000+ European mid-market companies with up to 3,000 employees per company. Modular by design: ZEP Clock (time), Compact (project time), Professional (full PM). Strong fit for EU agencies and IT-services companies needing GDPR-native project + time tracking with payroll/DATEV integration. 30-day free trial; per-user modular pricing.
Key Features
- Track project time and working hours per employee and project
- Manage projects with Gantt charts, milestones, and task dependencies
- Run Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) workflows including invoicing and reporting
- Modularize via ZEP Clock (time tracking), Compact (project time), Professional (full PM)
- Support agencies, Information Technology (IT) services, and consulting industries
- Integrate with payroll, accounting, and ERP systems via API
Specifications
| Core Competency | EU Project Management, Agency Time Tracking, IT Services PM, Consulting Operations |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| Funding | Profitable / Private |
| Certifications | GDPR, ISO 27001 |
| Pricing Model | modular per-user (Clock, Compact, Professional) |
| Team Size | Small, Mid, Large |
Trust & Credibility
Founded: 2000 (26 years in operation)
Funding: Profitable / Private
Team Size: 51-200 employees
Security & Compliance: GDPR ISO 27001
Best For
Methodology Fit
How well ZEP supports each PM methodology, scored 1-5 based on feature depth and template availability. ZEP is strongest for Hybrid teams (5/5).
| Methodology | Score | Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Agile | 4/5 | |
| Kanban | 4/5 | |
| Waterfall | 4/5 | |
| Hybrid | 5/5 | |
| SAFe | 3/5 |
AI Capability Depth
How deep ZEP's AI goes across five key dimensions, scored 1-5 based on feature analysis. ZEP is strongest in workflow automation and has the most room to grow in agentic ai.
| Capability | Score | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Workflow Automation | 2/5 | |
| Predictive Analytics | 2/5 | |
| Content Generation | 1/5 | |
| Natural Language | 1/5 | |
| Agentic AI | 1/5 |
Use Cases
- Track agency project time with EU-native GDPR-compliant tooling
- Manage IT-services project portfolios with hybrid Agile/Waterfall workflows
- Run DATEV-integrated payroll and invoicing on tracked project hours
- Visualize Gantt-charted project milestones for consulting engagements
- Modularize from time-tracking only to full PM as company scales
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Track project time and working hours per employee and project
- Manage projects with Gantt charts, milestones, and task dependencies
- Run Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) workflows including invoicing and reporting
- Modularize via ZEP Clock (time tracking), Compact (project time), Professional (full PM)
Cons
- Smaller user community and resources
- Free tier includes usage restrictions
ZEP Pricing (May 2026)
Pricing model: modular per-user (Clock, Compact, Professional)
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| ZEP Clock | Custom/per-user (per seat) |
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| ZEP Compact | Custom/per-user (per seat) |
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| ZEP Professional | Custom/per-user (per seat) |
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| Enterprise | Custom/custom (per seat) |
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What AI features does each tier include?
| Free | Trial only |
| Paid | Module-specific features (time tracking, project time, full PM) |
| Enterprise | Custom integrations, premium support, on-premise option |
Pricing verified May 2026. Visit ZEP pricing page for current rates.
Pricing
For the most up-to-date pricing information, visit the ZEP pricing page.
Who is this for?
Teams looking to speed up planning and delivery with AI assistance.
Bottom line
ZEP suits focused use cases; compare against higher-scoring options if you need breadth.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ZEP
What is ZEP?
ZEP is an AI-powered project management platform that provides track project time and working hours per employee and project. It scores 66/100 in our expert analysis and is best for eu project management, agency time tracking, it services pm.
How much does ZEP cost?
ZEP has a free tier available, with paid plans starting from Custom (modular per-user). Pricing varies by team size and feature tier — check the official pricing page for current rates.
Is ZEP worth it?
ZEP scored 66/100 in our transparent 100-point methodology across capability depth, AI quality, ecosystem, UX, governance, and value. It is best suited for eu project management, agency time tracking, it services pm. Teams outside that profile may find better fit with alternatives.
Who is ZEP best for?
ZEP is best for eu project management, agency time tracking, it services pm. Our scoring rubric weights team size fit, methodology alignment, integration depth, and AI quality — ZEP's strongest dimensions align with these audiences.
What are the best alternatives to ZEP?
The top alternatives to ZEP are ClickUp, Klaviyo, Teikametrics — each scored in our directory for direct comparison.