Sixminute vs TIQ Time at a glance
| Decision factor | Sixminute | TIQ Time | Choose based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Device-first capture and entry creation | Firm-wide capture, compliance and reporting | Focused layer or broader platform |
| Capture | Activity across applications on the device | Documents, email, meetings, calls, browsers and connected activity | Device context or established integrations |
| Matter matching | Captured context plus synchronised matter data | DMS links, matter codes and learned domain matches | Test with your matters |
| Narratives | Client-ready narratives from grouped activity | AI narratives in the firm's voice and matter language | Compare actual output |
| Billing rules | Planned | OCG, coding, wording, length and rounding checks | TIQ for controls today |
| Integrations | Required PMS connector built during onboarding | Broad PMS, DMS, Microsoft, reporting and telephony catalogue | Tailored or established connectors |
| Review | Review before release into the PMS | Confirm on web or mobile before submission | TIQ adds mobile review |
| Hosting | On-device preparation; hosted, firm-controlled or on-premise processing | Azure multi-tenant; private Enterprise option | Required data path |
| Reporting | Capture and usable entries | Power BI operational and financial reporting | TIQ for analytics |
| Pricing | Not publicly listed | Essentials €31 monthly plus €12,500 setup; Professional €47 plus €35,000 setup; Enterprise custom | Full required plan cost |
Where Sixminute is stronger
Sixminute observes work directly from the device. It can retain context as a lawyer moves between research, correspondence and drafting, including work in software without a ready-made source integration.
Activity is organised and prepared on the device before model processing. The processing route can be hosted, firm-controlled or on-premise, depending on the firm's requirements.
Sixminute remains focused on capture and entry creation. It synchronises matters and releases reviewed entries into the firm's existing PMS. The required connector is handled during onboarding instead of restricting the product to a fixed catalogue.
Where TIQ Time is stronger
TIQ Time is the more mature and extensively documented platform. It already enforces Outside Counsel Guidelines and firm rules before submission, including LEDES and UTBMS codes, rounding, wording and block-billing checks. Equivalent controls are planned for Sixminute, not current.
TIQ also has a substantial catalogue of named integrations. Its mobile apps support entry review, while Power BI gives finance visibility into completeness, utilisation and realisation.
For IT teams, TIQ provides ISO 27001 certification, Azure hosting and identity controls, plus a private-tenant Enterprise option. Its entry plan starts at 20 fee earners; Enterprise targets firms with at least 300.
Which should your firm choose?
Choose Sixminute for richer device context, a focused capture layer and flexibility in the connector or processing arrangement. Choose TIQ Time for a proven firm-wide deployment with compliance, mobile review, reporting and a broad integration estate.
Test both on representative working days. Compare missing activity, matter accuracy, narrative edits, rule compliance and final submission.
