Connect Tracking Time to Shift so you can merge all your web apps into your browser
Download ShiftWhat is Tracking Time?
TrackingTime is a time-tracking and team productivity platform for freelancers, startups, small businesses and distributed teams. It combines automatic background tracking (AutoTrack) and one-click manual timers across desktop, mobile and browser apps to capture hours in real time.
The product supports projects and tasks with estimates, budgets and hourly rates, plus online timesheets, time cards, attendance and leave tracking. Built-in invoicing, exportable reports and many integrations help turn tracked time into client bills and payroll inputs. TrackingTime offers unlimited users on its free plan, multi-account/workspace support, and 50+ integrations. It fits anyone who needs simple timers, centralized timesheets, or lightweight project billing and works alongside other apps you use to run projects and manage clients.
How Tracking Time works in Shift
Adding TrackingTime to Shift brings your timers, timesheets and project views into a single, persistent workspace so you can track hours without juggling tabs or accounts. Use Shift’s Multi-Account capability to stay signed into several TrackingTime workspaces at once—useful for consultants, agencies or teams that bill multiple clients.
Create a Space that groups TrackingTime with email, project boards and invoicing tools so you can start timers while referencing briefs or receipts. Custom layouts let you place a live timer beside project tasks or a calendar, and Shift’s one-window session restores everything on restart so you don’t rebuild recurring routines. This reduces context switching, prevents duplicate tabs, and keeps billing and reporting accessible while you work.
Alternatives to Tracking Time
- Toggl Track — Toggl Track is a flexible time-tracking tool with timer-based and automated tracking across web, desktop and mobile, strong reporting and over 100 integrations. It targets teams that want detailed productivity insights and profitability reporting.
- Harvest — Harvest is a time and expense tracking app focused on accurate project-based time tracking, invoicing and expense management for teams that bill clients by time.
- Hubstaff — Hubstaff is a workforce management and time-tracking platform offering activity monitoring, screenshots, GPS tracking and payroll integration for remote and distributed teams.
- Clockify — Clockify is a user-friendly time tracker notable for its generous free tier, providing timesheet management, billable/non-billable tracking and basic reporting aimed at budget-conscious teams.
FAQ
1. How much does TrackingTime cost?
TrackingTime offers a free plan with unlimited users and basic features; paid plans add advanced reporting, invoicing, and admin controls. Exact pricing depends on the plan and whether you choose monthly or annual billing.
2. How does TrackingTime work?
TrackingTime captures time automatically with AutoTrack or manually with one-click timers and ties entries to projects, tasks or clients. Timesheets, reports and exports let teams turn tracked hours into invoices, payroll inputs or productivity insights.
3. How much does a time tracker cost?
Costs vary: many trackers provide a free tier, while premium plans are typically charged per user per month or as a flat team fee. Compare features like reporting, invoicing, and attendance to find the best value for your needs.
4. Is time tracking micromanagement?
Not necessarily — when used transparently and with clear expectations, time tracking supports accurate billing and realistic planning. To avoid micromanagement, focus on outcomes, share aggregated reports, and set privacy policies for individuals.
5. Can I export TrackingTime data for payroll or invoicing?
Yes — TrackingTime supports exportable timesheets, billing reports and invoicing features to help with payroll, client billing and accounting integrations. Exports typically include time by user, project, client, and billing rates.
