As a freelancer, time can sometimes slip through your fingers. You start a task quickly, and suddenly it’s noon. Where did your morning go? Time tracking doesn’t aim to control you, but to give insight—into your projects, your schedule, and especially your income.
In this blog, you’ll discover 5 high-quality apps to track your time as a freelancer. For each tool, we examine pricing plans, platforms, what the free version offers, and which features are paid. This helps you quickly choose what fits your workflow.
Why tracking time is so important
Time tracking may feel like extra work, but it delivers surprising benefits:
- You know how long projects truly take
- You invoice accurately
- You see how much time goes to non-billable work
- You plan realistically and estimate deadlines better
- You discover which clients or tasks are most profitable
If you charge hourly rates, time tracking is essential. Even with fixed project prices, it provides valuable insights for future quotes.
1. Toggl Track (freemium)
Known for ease of use and sleek design.
Pricing
- Free
- Starter: ~€9/user/month yearly, ~€10 monthly
- Premium: ~€18/user/month yearly, ~€20 monthly
- Enterprise: custom
Availability
iOS, Android, MacOS, Windows, Chrome/Firefox/Edge extensions
Free version
- Individual & teams up to 5
- Track billable & non-billable hours
- Basic reports & weekly summaries
- Pomodoro timer
- Integrations: Google Calendar, Asana, Slack, Jira
- Sync across devices, offline mode
Paid features
- Advanced reports
- Time rounding
- Extra integrations
- Team control
2. Clockify (freemium)
Exceptional free version with unlimited users.
Pricing
- Free
- Basic: ~€4/user/month yearly, ~€5 monthly
- Standard: ~€5.50/user/month yearly, ~€7 monthly
- Pro: ~€8/user/month yearly, ~€10 monthly
Availability
iOS, Android, MacOS, Windows, Linux, browser extensions, web & kiosk
Free version
- Unlimited users & projects
- Clock in/out or manual entries
- Basic reports
- Limited offline mode
Paid features
- Budgeting
- Scheduling & reminders
- Advanced reporting
3. Harvest (freemium)
Ideal for freelancers scaling to teams.
Pricing
- Free
- Teams: ~€9/user/month yearly, ~€11 monthly
- Enterprise: custom
Availability
iOS, Android, MacOS, Windows, browser extensions
Free version
- Individual freelancers
- Max 2 active projects
- Track time & expenses
- Basic reports & project budgets
- Timer reminders
- Offline mobile mode
Paid features
- Unlimited projects & teams
- In-app invoicing & payment reminders
- Phone support
4. MyHours (freemium)
Combines simplicity with strong support.
Pricing
- Free
- Pro: ~€8/user/month yearly, ~€9 monthly
- Enterprise: custom
Availability
iOS, Android, MacOS, Windows, browser extensions (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari)
Free version
- Up to 5 users
- Unlimited projects & clients
- Basic hourly rates & expense tracking
- 24/7 support
Paid features
- Invoicing
- Task-based rates
- Team permissions
- Advanced reports
5. Tally (free / paid add-ons)
Simple tool for individual freelancers.
Pricing
- Free basic
- Paid extensions vary
Availability
Web, limited mobile
Free version
- Simple time tracking
- Focus on personal productivity
- Minimalist interface
Paid features
- Extra reporting/export options depending on add-ons
Which time tracking app should you choose?
For maximum free features, Clockify is strong. Work alone and want a sleek design? Try Toggl Track. Need expense tracking and structure? Harvest fits. MyHours balances simplicity and support.
The best tool is the one you actually use. Try two or three for a week to see which fits your workflow best.
