Best Affordable Time Tracking Software

TimeCamp matches Clockify on starting price at $3.99 per user per month billed annually, and its free plan has no user limit, which makes it a strong choice for growing teams. The free plan includes time tracking, unlimited projects and basic reporting, so a team of any size can start without a monthly bill.

Its automatic tracking sets it apart from simpler timers. It can track time based on keywords and applications, so teams that forget to start a timer still get a record of the day. The free plan does not include invoicing or attendance features, so teams that need billing will need a monthly plan.

Price: $3.99 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes (free for unlimited users)

Website: timecamp.com

TrackingTime starts at $4.50 per user per month billed annually and offers a free plan with no user limit. The free plan covers time tracking, projects, tasks and basic reports, which suits small and distributed teams that want a simple setup. The Pro plan adds time off management, approvals and scheduling.

Its interface is one of the simplest in this list. Team members can start a timer in one click, switch between tasks quickly, and see the day at a glance. The trade off is a smaller integration library than tools such as Clockify or Toggl Track, and the free plan leaves out invoicing and time off tracking.

Price: $4.50 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes (free for unlimited users)

Website: trackingtime.co

Hubstaff starts at $4.99 per seat per month billed annually and is built for remote teams that need more than a timer. It adds activity levels, optional screenshots, app and URL tracking, scheduling and payroll, so managers can see how remote work time is spent. The 14 day free trial lets a team test the full feature set before committing to a monthly bill.

Its scheduling tool lets managers assign shifts, and the payroll feature can pay team members based on tracked hours. Hubstaff has no free plan, so the cost starts from day one after the trial ends. For remote teams that need oversight and payroll in one tool, the price is fair for what it covers.

Price: $4.99 per seat/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Free trial (14 days)

Website: hubstaff.com

actiTIME starts at $6 per user per month billed annually and covers more than basic time tracking. It adds leave management, work scope tracking and approval workflows, which suits teams that need to plan holidays and project scope in the same place. The free plan covers up to three users.

Managers can set weekly work schedules, approve time off, and track estimated versus actual hours on each project. Reports show time by task, project and team member. The interface looks dated next to newer tools, and the mobile apps are basic, so teams that track time mostly on phones may find it less smooth.

Price: $6 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes (free up to 3 users)

Website: actitime.com

DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user per month billed annually and tracks time automatically, which suits teams that do not want to rely on manual timers. It records active applications and websites, labels them productive or unproductive, and builds reports on how the workday is spent. Project cost tracking links tracked time to project budgets.

Once installed, it runs in the background and sorts time into projects and tasks based on the apps in use. The free Lite plan covers only one user, so any team needs a monthly plan from the start. For teams that want automatic tracking and productivity views, DeskTime is a capable option.

Price: $6.42 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes (free Lite plan for 1 user)

Website: desktime.com

RescueTime starts at $7 per month billed annually and is aimed at individuals who want to understand where their time goes. It tracks applications and websites automatically, gives each activity a productivity score, and shows daily focus reports. The free Lite plan covers basic tracking, while the premium plan adds goals, alerts and detailed history.

Its focus sessions and distraction alerts help individuals build better work habits, and reports show trends over weeks and months. RescueTime is not a team tool in the same way as the others in this list. For individuals and freelancers who want to improve focus at a low price, it is a strong choice.

Price: $7 per month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes (free Lite plan)

Website: rescuetime.com

Everhour starts at $8.50 per seat per month billed annually and is built to live inside project management tools. It adds timers, time estimates and reports directly to Asana, Trello, Basecamp and other apps, so teams can track time without switching to a separate dashboard. The free plan covers up to five users with basic tracking and reporting.

Its browser extension puts a timer on each task, and visual reports show time by project, member and task. Budgets and cost tracking help teams see whether a project is on track. Everhour works best inside the project tools it supports, so teams that do not use those apps get less value from it.

Price: $8.50 per seat/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes (free up to 5 users)

Website: everhour.com

Toggl Track starts at $9 per user per month billed annually and is known for a fast, simple timer. Team members can start and stop time in one click, add tags and descriptions, and switch between projects without friction. The free plan covers up to three users with unlimited tracking, while the Starter plan adds billable rates and project estimates.

Reports are clear and easy to export, and the tool connects with a wide range of project management, calendar and accounting apps. The timeline view shows the day in blocks, which helps teams spot gaps and fix missing entries. For teams that want a polished timer and clean reports, Toggl Track is a reliable choice.

Price: $9 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes (free up to 3 users)

Website: toggl.com

Harvest starts at $9 per seat per month billed annually and is built around client work. It pairs time tracking with invoicing, project budgets and expense tracking, so agencies and freelancers can log hours, send invoices and track project costs in one place. The free plan covers one seat with two active projects.

Its reports show time and costs against project budgets, and invoices can be generated directly from tracked time. Harvest costs more than the cheapest tools in this list, and the free plan covers only one seat, so a team of any size needs a monthly plan. For client facing teams that need invoicing and budgets tied to tracked time, the $9 price is fair for the value it returns.

Price: $9 per seat/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes (free for 1 seat)

Website: getharvest.com