Comparison of time-tracking software

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This is a comparison of notable time-tracking software packages and web hosted services.

NamePlatform supportLaunchedFeaturesIntegrationData-storageLicensing
ActivTrak Microsoft Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS 2009Productivity reporting, application & website usage statistics, benchmarks & goal setting, screenshots, real-time user activity reporting, website blocking. Salesforce, ZenDesk, Jira, Xero, Splunk, Zapier, BigQuery, Microsoft Teams, Monday.com, Tableau, Power BI, Google Data Studio Cloud-Based. Export to various formatsSubscription-based
Ceiton Web application 2001Time-tracking and reporting, timesheets, invoicing. Full project support, integrated with workflow and long-term shift planning. Supports mobile devices.Export to SAP, Microsoft Excel, CSV and pdf.Web-based, MS SQL, Oracle.License
Clarizen Web application 2005Collaborative project execution software. Clarizen’s Time Tracking features include cost and billing rates, timesheets, billing approvals process and time-tracking reports.Integrate with Salesforce, Google docs, Microsoft Outlook. Mobile- iPhone/Android appExport and import projects to and from Microsoft Excel Subscription-based
Easy Redmine Web application 2007Project management and time-tracking software that integrates with Redmine. It supports Waterfall and Agile methodologies, provides public/private cloud and on-premises hosting, includes risk and resource management, mind maps, Gantt charts, a B2B-focused CRM module, integrates with MediaWiki and GitLabOutlook plugin, data import from Redmine, Jira, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, integrations using Zapier and Make,MySQL database (Percona), Exports to PDF, Excel, CSV, iCalOpen Source
Everhour Web application 2015Team-oriented time tracking software that natively integrates into different project management systems. Includes project budgeting, resources planning, reporting and invoicing.Asana, Basecamp, GitHub, Trello, Insightly, Xero, Pivotal Tracker, Jira, Teamwork, BitBucket, QuickBooksHosted. Export to Microsoft Excel, CSV Subscription-based
Fanurio Microsoft Windows, Mac, Linux, Java 2006Invoicing, time tracking, billing Address Book HSQLDB Subscription-based
FogBugz Web application 2000Automatic and manual time tracking, estimates, milestones, and reports.Available in FogBugz Tasker, FogBugz Issue Desk, FogBugz Agile, and FogBugz Dev Hub.Web-based, hosted.Subscription-based
FreshBooks Web application 2004Invoicing, time tracking, online credit card and ACH payments, estimates, expenses, projects, staff and client management, double-entry accounting, personalized branding, customizable accounting and business reports and iPhone and Android apps. [1] Gusto, G Suite, FundBox, Stripe, Bookkeeping Express, Bench, HubSpot, Yearli, Piesync, Zapier, Hurdlr, Capsule, Revamp CRM, noCRM.io, OneSaaS, 123FormBuilder, Acuity Scheduling, Bidsketch, Avalara Trustfile, Partial.ly, AON, Boomr, Track, Projects, Asana, Basecamp, Everhour, Trello, EazyBI, Collbox, ProWorkflow, Expiration Reminder, Shopify, Enlighten.me, Skyvia, Klipfolio, AgileCRM, Barcloud, Wufoo, Eventbrite, Salesforce, Slack, Square, Freshdesk, Campaign Monitor, WooCommerce, Yalla, Constant Contact, Insightly, MailChimp, ZenDesk, HoneyBooks, Selz, BigCommerce, ToDoList, Artichoke, Calendly, WordPress, Meetup, Geckoboard, HappyFox, Magneto, Podia, Formstack, Gravity, InfusionSoft, Clio, Universe, Solve, Daycast, Intervals, SharpSpring, Prospero, Proposify, AWeber, Natero, Everlance, LiveChat, Teachable, Expensify, InView, Tangentia, Checkeeper, SherpaDesk, ClicData [2] Cloud-Based. Export to various formatsSubscription-based
Grindstone Microsoft Windows 2008Stopwatch, AFK detection, search tasks, profiles, custom fields, breakdowns, timesheets, invoices. After installation, a portable version can be generated, too.Export to Microsoft Excel, PDF XMLCC BY-ND 3.0 US
Group-Office Web application 2020Time tracking and time-based reporting, timesheets, project budgeting, invoicing, expenses, CRM, groupwareBuilt as module for open-source platformHosted. Export to Microsoft Excel, CSV Subscription- or license-based
Harvest Web application 2006Time tracking and reporting, timesheets, invoicing, expenses, project budgetingiPhone, Android, Mac, Google Apps, Quickbooks, Xero, Basecamp, Trello, AsanaHosted. Export to Microsoft Excel, CSV, Google Docs Subscription-based
Hubstaff Web application, Microsoft Windows,Mac, Linux, iOS, Android 2012Time tracking with screenshots, activity levels, employee payments, and scheduling. Asana, Basecamp, GitHub, Trello, Wrike, and other project management tools.Hosted. Export to Microsoft Excel, CSV, QuickBooks Subscription-based
Instant Web application,Mac, iOS, Android 2015Automatically tracks time spent on phone usage, at places, while traveling, sleeping and fitness activities. With a chatbot coach, reports and goals. Used for consumers and employee wellness programs.Can export CSV, integrates with Apple Health, Google Fit, Samsung S Health and Fitbit.Locally stored on phone, can back up on iCloud or Google DriveSubscription-based
LiquidPlanner Web application 2008Customizable activity codes, reviews, estimate trend charts, date drift trend charts, custom filtering, programming API, and export to XML, CSV, or to Quickbooks.Fully integrated with the LiquidPlanner Project Management environment. Time tracking integrated with LiquidPlanner Analytics.Export to Microsoft Excel, Quickbooks, or in CSV format.Proprietary
ManicTime Microsoft Windows, Mac2008Automatic time tracking software, which tracks computer usage and stores all data locally. It allows users to track time spent on various projects and tasks. When used on multiple machines, locally installed server generates combined reports, which are accessible with a web browser or sent by email. Microsoft Office, JIRA, Moves app, Google calendar, FreshBooks, QuickBooks, Skype SQLite, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server Free or license-based
Redmine Web application 2006Project management and issue tracking with time tracking, forums, wikis, and project flows. Includes Gantt charts and a calendar.IDEs, version control systems, mobile phones, and browsers. SQLite, PostgreSQL Open-source
Replicon Web application 1996Provides employee time tracking, project time tracking, expense tracking and scheduling. Includes text reports with custom columns, graphical reports, email reminders, multiple approval paths, time off calendar.Quickbooks, Microsoft Project, ADP, Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Ceridian, WSDL/XML API, Mobile - iPhone/Android availableHosted. Export to XML, Microsoft Excel, CSV, PDFSubscription-based
Talygen Web application 2009Time tracker with complete project management, human resource management, and expense tracker [3] Subscription-based
Teamwork Web application 2007Complete web-based project management software with timesheet module, ASP availableMS Project, open source Java APIAny SQL compliant DatabaseSubscription-based
Tick Web application 2006Employee time tracking, instant budget feedback, reporting and invoice integrations. Edit time directly in Basecamp. Includes mobile apps, web app, chrome extension, REST API and more.iPhone, Android, Apple Watch, Mac App, Chrome Extension, Zapier, Quickbooks, Freshbooks, Basecamp, Asana, TrelloHosted. Export to Microsoft Excel, CSV, Google Docs FreshBooks, Basecamp and QuickBooks Subscription-based
TimeCamp Web application, Microsoft Windows,Mac, Linux, iOS, Android 2009Mobile time tracking, timesheet management, billable hours tracking, timesheets, manual time entry, timer, reporting & statistics, data import/export, import/export data, activity dashboard, real time data, task planning, real time monitoring, real time reporting, real time updates, real time analytics, real time notifications, permission management, role-based permissions, invoice management, invoices, billing & invoicing, electronic payments, and more.Chrome Extension, Trello, Podio, Asana, Insightly, Calendar, Xero, Wunderlist, Basecamp, Quickbooks, Jira, Zendesk, Freshdesk, Teamwork, Pivotal Tracker, Target Process, GitHub, Active collab, Redmine, Evernote, Assembla, WARBENCH, Zapier, Slack, Visual Studio Team Services, Producteev, MeisterTaskHosted. Export to Microsoft Excel, CSV, PDF, QuickBooks, XeroFree and subscription-based
Time Clock Wizard Web application 2014Time Clock Wizard is a software, which includes a mobile app, that allows unlimited users and employees to work in a single schedule, whereas, optional services such as web design, merchant accounts and other business loans credit to the company's business model.iPhone, iPad, CSV, emailHostedSubscription-Based
Time Doctor Web application, Microsoft Windows, Linux, iOS, Android 2012TimeDoctor is a time tracking and productivity tool which employs screenshots, website & application usage monitoring, keyboard & mouse activity, and task & project time logging. It also has web-based reporting. Basecamp, Asana, JIRA, Podio, Teamwork.com, Slack, Trello, GitHub, and 20 othersHosted and export options availableFree and subscription-based
TimeTiger Web application 1998Team and enterprise time tracking, project tracking, reporting, and analysis.Bi-directional sync with MS Project, export to Excel and QuickBooks, integration SDK HostedSubscription-based
Timewarrior Linux 2008Command line interface JSON File MIT License
TMetric Web application, Microsoft Windows 2016User-friendly interface, Projects budgeting, Project management, Task and time-tracking, Invoicing, Billable time and rates, Detailed time and money reports, Task tags, Team management, Time-sheet export, Workday timeline, Downloadable versionIntegrates with Asana, Basecamp, GitHub, Trello, Wrike, JIRA, GitLab and many more.Web-based, hosted.Free and subscription-based
Toggl Web application, iOS, Android 2006Toggl allows users to track the time spent on various projects and analyze productivity. It is cloud-based and can be up and running from scratch in less than a minute. You can use Toggl on the web, as a desktop widget or on your mobile – all your data gets synced in real time.Export to Excel, FreshBooks, and Asana, Basecamp, GitHub, Teamweek integration SDK Web-based, hosted.Free and subscription-based
Tracker Web application, Microsoft Windows,Mac, iOS, Android 2008Includes a Web-enabled time reporting module, with automated approval routing and messaging.Other Tracker Suite modules, Microsoft Project Microsoft SQLLicense-based
TSheets Web application, iOS, Android 2008Mobile time tracking, manual or automated time entry, employee job/shift scheduling, real-time GPS location tracking, customizable alerts & reminders, detailed reporting, invoicing, PTO & vacation tracking, kiosk functionality, open API, and more.integrates with Intuit QuickBooks Online & Desktop, Xero, ADP, Gusto, Square, Expensify, and other payroll/accounting solutions.Hosted. Export reports in CSV, PDF and others.Free and Subscription-based
Xpert-Timer Microsoft Windows, Android 1999Native Project time-tracking software that includes a To-Do list, document management, client management and invoicing module in the PRO Version. The Windows version includes a time bar that floats on the Windows desktop that allows users to keep an eye on the time spent on a project. Multiple reports are included.Bi-directional sync with Android XT MOBILE version, export to Excel and CSV. Full access to database. MS Access, MySQL, Microsoft SQL (also Express)License-based
ZipBooks Web application, iOS 2015Time tracking, flexible billing tracking, invoicing, credit card processing, recurring payments, late payment reminders, transactions, bank integration, bank account reconciliation, estimates, expenses, staff and client management, accounting, customer feedback, financial reports, 1099 contractor management, multiple currency supportiPhone, ZenDesk, G Suite, Chrome Web Store time tracking extensionHosted. Export to various formatsSubscription-based
Zoho Projects Web application, iOS, Android 2005Project management software with a wide range of time tracking functionalities to record the start and end dates, calculate the time spent on tasks, differentiate billable and non-billable hours, generate invoices, and to establish and manage an approval process for timesheets. The time logging process can be automated by starting and stopping timers for tasks. [4] Integrates with Zoho Invoice, Zoho Books [5] and enables export of timesheet data in xls/csv formats. MySQL Subscription-based

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