This is a comparison of notable time tracking software packages and web hosted services.
Name | Platform | Features | Integration | Data-storage | Licensing |
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1DayLater | Web-based | Online time tracking and invoicing tool. Includes expense tracking, mileage tracking, PDF invoice creation, real-time visualisation of working habits. Updatable via web browser or mobile phone. | iPhone, Sage CRM, Outlook. Other integration available on request. | Hosted. Export to various formats, Microsoft Excel, OpenOffice.org etc. | Freemium |
24SevenOffice | Web-based | Complete ERP/CRM with timesheet module. | Integrated with accounting, invoice, project and CRM modules. | Hosted. Export to XML, Microsoft Excel etc. | Subscription based |
5PM | Web-based | Project management solution with time tracking and reporting. Desktop Time Tracker also available. | Integrated with email. | Hosted. Export to CSV, Microsoft Excel etc. | Subscription based |
AceProject | Web-based | The timesheet module lets you enter hours worked on a project or a task. Following an approval request, a project manager can approve or reject the submitted hours. Finally, time reports can be generated in order to track worked hours. | Export to CSV or Microsoft Excel. Import from CSV. | Self Hosted, or available as SaaS. Microsoft SQL Server. | Subscription- and license-based |
BillQuick | Desktop + Web-based Microsoft Windows (Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7) | BillQuick delivers time tracking, project management and billing while supporting professionals working from a PC, on a network and via web. True flexibility allows users to exchange data via email, hand-held computers and cell phones from the field. | Integrates with accounting packages like Intuit's QuickBooks, Sage Peachtree, MS Office Accounting & MYOB Australia. Also integrates with MS Outlook. | MS Access, MS SQL | License based |
Chrometa | Microsoft Windows (Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7) | Fully automatic time tracking software that captures all of your PC-based time. Records time spent within all applications, documents, emails, and web pages without data entry. Also records time while you're away and prompts you to add a note. | No user input required. | Export to Microsoft Excel | License based |
ClickTime Web Timesheet |
Web-based - Offered as SaaS | Online time and expense tracking for billing, payroll and cost accounting. Features job estimation, a desktop application, customizable reports, mobile access and incomplete alerts. | Integrates with all major billing and accounting software, including QuickBooks | Hosted. Exports to XML, Microsoft Excel, CSV, PDF | Subscription based |
dotproject | Web-based (any operating system, PHP) | Free, Open source | |||
Fanurio | Windows Linux Mac OS X Unix | Invoicing, time tracking, billing | Address Book | HSQLDB | Shareware |
FreshBooks | Web-based | Invoicing, time tracking, estimates, expenses, staff and client management, accounting, personalized branding | iPhone, Basecamp, MailChimp, ZenDesk, LinkedIn, automated snail mail | Hosted. Export to various formats | Subscription based |
Ganttic | Web-based | Resource allocation and planning tool using interactive Gantt chart. | Google apps. | Hosted. Export to CSV, Microsoft Excel etc. | Subscription based |
Grindstone | Microsoft Windows | Stopwatch, AFK detection, search tasks, profiles, custom fields, breakdowns, timesheets, invoices. After installation a portable version can be generated, too. | Export to Microsoft Excel, PDF | XML | Free |
Journyx | Microsoft Windows or Unix | Web-based, ASP available | QuickBooks to SAP, Microsoft Project, WSDL/XML API | Any SQL compliant Database | License based |
Project-Open | Microsoft Windows or Unix | ]po[ integrates areas such as CRM, sales, project planning, project tracking, collaboration, timesheet, invoicing and payments. | Integreated Enterprise wide system, with web services for external integreation | Self Hosted, or available as SaaS | Open_source |
Rachota Timetracker | Any operating system (written in Java language) | Desktop timetracker, downtime support, idle/private/regular tasks, projects, powerful analytics features, suggestions, 11 languages | Export to HTML | XML | Free, Open source |
Replicon Web TimeSheet |
Web-based - Offered as SaaS | Provides 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, JDEdwards, Ceridian, WSDL/XML API | Hosted. Export to XML, Microsoft Excel, CSV, PDF | Subscription based |
Severa | Web-based - Offered as SaaS | Includes highly intuitive GUI for easily managing time tracking, scheduling and resource management. | Also offers Project Management, Resource Planning, Customer relations in the same application. | Hosted. Export to Microsoft Excel. | Subscription based |
SpringAhead | Web-based - offered as SaaS | Relatively inexpensive cloud-based software that provides time tracking and lets you create time-sheets and invoices using any browser. | Connects directly to Quickbooks, Microsoft Dynamics GP, and Peachtree Accounting | Hosted, no limit. Also available to export to Microsoft Excel, CSV, XML, and PDF. | Freemium and Subscription based |
Teamwork | Web-based crossplatform (any operating system, Java language) | Complete web-based project management software with timesheet module, ASP available | MS Project, open source Java API | Any SQL compliant Database | Subscription based |
Tenrox | Web-based | Project management, workforce management, time and expense tracking, cost and revenue accounting, billing systems, project planning, resource planning, project process management and analytics software | QuickBooks, Sage ACCPAC, Microsoft Dynamics, Sun Systems, ADP, Ceridian, Paychex, Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, salesforce.com, Microsoft CRM | Microsoft SQL Server, On-premise or SAS 70 and ISO certified hosted offering. Export to XML, Microsoft Excel, CSV, DOC, PDF | Subscription- and license-based |
TimeTiger | Web-based service or installable on Windows | Team and enterprise time tracking, project tracking, reporting and analysis. | Bi-directional sync with MS Project, export to Excel and QuickBooks, integration SDK | MS Access, MySQL | Subscription- and license-based |
Time Trek | Mac OS X or Windows | Simple and basic time tracking. Perfect for folks who don't want (or need) some all-inclusive, uber-complicated program. | Export to easily customizable HTML, XML or Quickbooks files. | HTML, XML, Quickbooks files. | Free |
Tracker | Groupware, requires Lotus Notes | Includes a Web enabled time reporting module, with automated approval routing and messaging. | Other Tracker Suite modules, Microsoft Project | Microsoft SQL | License based |
TrackerOffice | Groupware, requires Microsoft Outlook | Includes a time reporting module, with automated approval routing and messaging. | Other TrackerOffice modules, Microsoft Project | Microsoft SQL | License based |
TrackerSuite.Net | Web-based | Includes a time reporting module, with automated approval routing and messaging. | Other TrackerSuite.Net modules, Microsoft Project | Microsoft SQL | License based |
TSheets | Web-based with iPhone and Android apps | Provides employee time tracking, labor management, reports and payroll integration. Includes mobile apps, web app, weekly and punch timesheets, customizable management and reporting tools, employee scheduling, invoicing, REST API and more. | Integrates with iPhone and Android apps, FreshBooks, Twitter, Telephone dial-in and text-in. | Hosted. Export reports in CSV, PDF and others. | Subscription-based |
Visual TimeAnalyzer | Microsoft Windows (Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7) | Fully automatic time tracking software that captures all of your PC-based activities. Records time spent within all applications, documents, emails, and web pages without data entry. Includes customizable graphical reports. | No user input required. | Export to CSV, HTML | License based |
web2project | Web-based | Project management system that includes time and task-tracking. It also supports task dependencies, a document repository, and optional components for Timecards, Risk Management, and importing from Microsoft Project. | Hosted. Exports to PDF | Free, Open source | |
Wrike | Web-based | Project Management & Collaboration solution. | Integrated with email. | Hosted. Export to Microsoft Excel. | Subscription based |
Xpert-Timer | Mobile (Android) or Desktop (Microsoft Windows, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7) | Native Project Time tracking software that includes a To-Do list, a document management, client management and invoicing module in the PRO Version. The Windows version includes a timebar that floats on the Windows desktop. That allows 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 |
CaseFox | Web-based | Easy to use time/expense tracking, invoicing, trust accounting, case notes. | Export to Microsoft Excel, PDF. | Hosted. Exports Microsoft Excel, CSV, PDF | Subscription based |