TimeCamp

TimeCamp is an automatic time-tracking service for freelancers and teams that need to connect recorded hours with project work, billing and oversight. Its combination of an unlimited free tier and paid reporting and administration features suits growing teams, though Starter’s one-integration cap may be restrictive.

Overview

Founded in 2009, TimeCamp brings time tracking together with project and billable-time management. It also covers attendance, overtime, invoicing, payroll data and audit logs, making it more than a timer for teams that need to manage what happens after hours are recorded.

Accounts support unlimited users and projects, with custom roles, permissions and teams. Reports can be shared by link, and data export is supported. TimeCamp reports serving more than 18,000 teams in 102 countries, with 21 million hours tracked and 28.8 million tasks each year.

TimeCamp cites encryption for data in use and at rest, role-based access control and SSO/SAML integrations, as well as ISO 20071, GDPR, DCAA, SOC2 and HIPAA compliance. Those provisions may matter to organizations with security and compliance requirements.

Key features

• Automatic and offline tracking: Automatic tracking is the product’s specialty, and offline tracking is supported. That combination is useful for people who need to capture work without relying on a continuous connection.
• Project billing: Project tracking and billable time connect recorded hours to client work; invoicing adds a route from tracking to billing.
• Team oversight: Timesheet approvals, attendance, overtime and audit logs provide controls for reviewing time and managing work records.
• Reporting and integrations: Reports can be shared by link or exported. Browser-plugin tracking, API access, support for 80+ tools and synchronization with 26 tools provide several ways to fit TimeCamp into existing workflows. Named integrations include Trello, Asana, ClickUp, Monday, Notion, Jira, GitHub, QuickBooks, Xero and Google Calendar.
• Apps and administration: Web, desktop and mobile apps are supported, alongside Chrome and Edge. Desktop apps are available for macOS, Windows and Linux; mobile apps are available through the App Store and Google Play. Custom roles, permissions and teams help larger groups organize access.

Pricing

The free plan costs nothing forever and includes unlimited users and projects, plus web, desktop and mobile apps. It is a substantial starting point for individuals and teams that need core tracking without a seat cap. Paid plans have a 14-day trial with no credit card required.

The paid prices are annual-billing rates, so the low monthly figures come with a longer billing commitment. Starter’s one-integration limit is a meaningful constraint for teams relying on several connected tools; Premium and Ultimate expand capabilities, while Enterprise provides custom arrangements. Subscriptions can be changed or canceled, but refunds are not granted.

Platforms

TimeCamp supports web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome and Edge, with self-hosted deployment among the supported options. Desktop and mobile applications broaden access beyond the browser, while self-hosted and private-cloud choices are relevant to organizations with deployment requirements.

Who it's for

TimeCamp is a strong fit for freelancers and teams that want time tracking linked to project billing, or for managers who need approvals, attendance and overtime controls. The unlimited-user and unlimited-project free plan makes it practical to start at team scale. Organizations that depend on multiple integrations should weigh Starter’s single-integration limit, and those seeking refunds should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

• Pros: The free tier has unlimited users and projects, so team size alone does not force an upgrade.
• Pros: Project tracking, billable time, invoicing and reporting support a connected workflow from recorded hours to client billing.
• Pros: Approvals, audit logs, attendance and overtime give managers useful administrative controls.
• Pros: Broad platform support and self-hosted and private-cloud enterprise options accommodate different access and deployment needs.
• Cons: Starter includes only one integration, which may not suit teams whose workflows span several connected tools.
• Cons: Paid monthly prices require annual billing, and subscriptions are not refundable.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, browse Time Tracking Software, Time Billing Software and Employee Time Tracking Software.

• Jibble is another freemium option with a free plan.
• Clockify is worth considering if a free plan capped at five users suits your team.
• Harvest may suit an individual freelancer who can work within one seat and two projects on its free plan.
• Paymo offers a free plan for one user, one client and two projects.
• time cockpit is another option to compare.
• TMetric offers a free plan for up to two seats.
• todo.vu has a free solo plan for one staff user.
• Toggl Track is another freemium alternative with a free plan for a limited number of users.

Verdict

Choose TimeCamp if you want an unlimited-user, unlimited-project free starting point and expect to connect time tracking with billing, approvals and team administration. Its main trade-offs are the annual commitment on paid plans and Starter’s one-integration ceiling; teams that need several integrations at that tier should compare alternatives before upgrading.