Time tracking

For freelancers, time really is money. Spending too much time on a job means you’re losing money!

Accurate time tracking means you won’t undercharge or overcharge for your work. You’ll also be able to see all your projects’ progress, and how much you have left to spare when you’re pitching for new work.

This tool uses clever AI to track what you’re working on, how long you’re spending on it, and how you can make better use of your time tomorrow.

Who’s it for?

Freelancers that want to work smarter, not harder.

Good bits

• See all your tasks broken down, including how much budget and time is left.
• If it works well, Timely should help you become more efficient.

Not so good bits

• Some freelancers might find Timely’s automatic suggestions a bit intrusive.
• The project management time tracking tool suits long term projects more than individual jobs.

Free-o-meter

2/5

Prices: Paid accounts cost $7, $14, or $21 a month, billed for the whole year.

The solo package, which is the cheapest, gives you a maximum of 5 projects to track. For unlimited projects, you’ll need to go for the Essential package.

Perfect for small teams, Monday gives you a clear view of what’s been done and what still needs to be done.

Who’s it for?

Small businesses that work with a few freelancers or team members.

Good bits

• The dashboard is simple, giving you a project’s current status, who’s looking after it, and how long they estimate it will take.
• Status reports are human and easy to understand at a glance. You can mark work as ‘Working on it’, ‘Stuck’, or ‘Done’.

Not so good bits

• It’s designed for teams, which makes it a bit OTT for individual freelancers.

Free-o-meter

2/5

Prices: £22 – £101 a month for 5 users. It’s billed for the whole year at once.

The cheapest packages available are for 5 users. There’s a 14-day free trial to get you started.

Break down your hours, days, and weeks with Clockify’s timekeeping dashboard. It’s the epitome of organised, and synced to both desktop and mobile.

Who’s it for?

Small businesses or freelancers with a lot to do and no love for admin.

Good bits

• The web app is detailed but still easy to use. You’ll know exactly where your tasks are at a glance.
• Press go on the timer and build up your accurate timesheets.
• Your billable hourly rate is calculated automatically.

Not so good bits

• If you just want a straightforward timer, this could get complicated.

Free-o-meter

5/5

Prices: It’s free!