Best Online Time Tracking Software Compared

Toggl Track is built around a simple timer that starts in one click from the browser extension or web app, with projects, clients and tags attached to each entry. The calendar view shows the week at a glance, and reports break hours down by project, client and person. It suits teams that want time data without a long setup, and the free plan covers up to three users.

Starter at $9 per user per month billed annually adds billable rates, project time estimates and more reporting depth. The tool links with many project and calendar apps, so entries can start from work already in progress. Teams that value a clean timer and clear reports over deep invoicing will find Toggl Track a strong fit.

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

Free plan: Yes

Website: toggl.com

Harvest pairs time tracking with invoicing, so hours logged against a project flow straight into a client invoice. The timer and timesheet are simple, expenses sit beside hours, and reports show budget use, team capacity and unbilled time. It fits agencies and consultancies that bill by the hour and want one place for hours and invoices.

Teams at $9 per seat per month billed annually covers unlimited projects and clients, with invoicing, expenses and reporting included. The free plan covers one seat and two projects, which suits a solo freelancer checking the fit. Larger teams should check the budget table below before moving ahead.

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

Free plan: Yes

Website: getharvest.com

TimeCamp combines a manual timer with automatic tracking that records app and website use, then turns it into timesheets by project and keyword. The free plan covers unlimited users, which is rare in this list, and Starter at $3.99 per user per month billed annually adds billing rates and more reports. It suits teams that want automatic capture without a high entry cost.

Reports show time by project, person and task, with budgets and billable rates on higher tiers. The automatic tracking can need a short tuning period so keywords match the right projects, and managers should agree rules for private time before switching it on. For teams that like automatic data and a free plan without a user cap, TimeCamp deserves a trial.

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

Free plan: Yes

Website: timecamp.com

actiTIME is a timesheet-first tool with leave tracking, overtime and project budgets beside the timer. Staff log hours by task, managers approve timesheets, and reports show planned time against actual time. The price is $6 per user per month billed annually, dropping to $5 per user from 41 users, which helps larger teams control cost.

The free plan covers up to three users, so a small team can check the timesheet flow before moving up. actiTIME suits teams that run formal approval and leave processes and want those rules inside the same tool as time tracking. The interface is more functional than modern, so teams that prize process over looks will settle in fast.

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

Free plan: Yes

Website: actitime.com

Everhour adds time tracking and budgeting to task tools, with timers that sit inside projects and reports that show cost, profit and budget burn. It fits teams that already plan work in a task app and want time and money in the same view. Team at $8.50 per seat per month billed annually has a five-seat minimum, so the entry cost is $42.50 per month.

Reports cover estimates against actuals, billing by project and team workload. The free plan covers up to five users but has no integrations, so a team that wants the task-app link must move to Team. Everhour is the best fit when budget tracking matters as much as the timer, and less so for teams that only need simple timesheets.

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

Free plan: Yes

Website: everhour.com

TrackingTime offers online timesheets, a timer and scheduling in a simple workspace, with a free plan for unlimited users. Starter at $4.50 per user per month billed annually adds billing rates, scheduling and more reports. It suits small teams that want a low-cost start and a clear weekly timesheet without a long setup.

Managers can plan shifts, track time off and review hours by project, while staff log time from the browser or mobile app. The integration list is shorter than the lists of larger rivals, so teams with many connected apps should check the catalogue first. For a team that wants a free start and a modest upgrade path, TrackingTime is a practical pick.

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

Free plan: Yes

Website: trackingtime.co

Timely records work automatically across apps, documents and meetings, then builds a draft timesheet that staff review and approve. The memory timeline shows how the day was spent, which cuts the manual entry that other tools need. It suits teams that forget to start timers and want hours captured without constant clicking.

Starter at $9 per user per month billed annually covers up to five users, and there is no free plan, only a 14-day trial. Larger teams move to higher tiers for more users and controls. Timely is the best fit when automatic capture and accurate client billing matter most, and the trial is the right way to check whether the automatic record matches the way the team works.

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

Free plan: Free trial (14 days)

Website: timelyapp.com

DeskTime tracks time automatically, with app and website use, productivity reports and optional screenshots on higher tiers. It suits teams that want to see where the workday goes and how much time goes to productive apps against the rest. Pro at $6.42 per user per month billed annually, or $7 billed monthly, is the main tier for a full team.

Reports show time by project, person and app, with absence tracking and shift planning beside the core timer. The free Lite plan covers only one user, so a team of any size moves to Pro quickly. DeskTime fits managers who want automatic data and productivity reports, while teams that only need manual timesheets may find it heavier than they need.

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

Free plan: Yes

Website: desktime.com

Hubstaff combines time tracking with screenshots, activity levels, payroll and payments, so hours can flow into pay without a separate tool. Staff start a timer from the browser or desktop app, and managers see time by project, activity and location. It suits remote teams that want proof of work beside hours and a path to payroll.

Starter at $4.99 per seat per month billed annually has a two-seat minimum, and there is no free plan, only a 14-day trial. Higher tiers add more screenshots, payroll automation and advanced reporting. Hubstaff is the best fit for remote teams that want monitoring and payments together, while teams that want a simple timer may prefer a lighter tool.

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

Free plan: Free trial (14 days)

Website: hubstaff.com