{"id":35653,"date":"2026-06-18T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/?p=35653"},"modified":"2026-07-07T15:43:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T12:43:05","slug":"best-billable-hours-trackers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/best-billable-hours-trackers\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Billable Hours Tracker: Maximize Accuracy and Boost Invoicing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Billable hours trackers help freelancers, consultants, agencies, and other service businesses accurately record client work, separate <a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/resources\/billable-and-non-billable-hours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">billable vs non-billable<\/a> time, and generate accurate invoices. The best tool depends on your workflow: some focus on simple time tracking, while others include project budgeting, profitability reporting, and integrations with project management software. We compared the leading billable hours trackers to help you find the right fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 {\n\ttext-align:left;\n\tbackground-color:#f6f5f4;\n\tbackground-position:right bottom;\n\tbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\n\tbackground-size:contain;\n\tbackground-image: url(https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/vertical-banner-1@2x.png);\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__title {\n\tcolor:#333333;\n\ttext-align:left;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__subtitle {\n\tcolor:#333333;\n\ttext-align:left;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta {\n\ttext-align:left;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button {\n\tborder-color:#000000;\n\tbackground-color:#000000;\n\tcolor:#FFFFFF;\n\tbox-shadow:0 3px 10px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.51), inset 0 3px 20px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button:hover, #everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button:active, #everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button:active:hover {\n\tbackground-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\n\tcolor:#000000;\n\tbox-shadow:button_hover_shadow;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button:active {\n\ttransform:translateY(2px);\n}\n@media (max-width: 480px) {#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 {background-image: initial;}}<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner-container\">\n\t<div id=\"everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9\" class=\"everhour-advanced-banner banner-style-vertical banner-position-right button-style-lash\">\n\t\t<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner__title\">Seamlessly track time inside your favorite project management tool<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com?utm_source=blog-article&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=general-vertical\" class=\"button button--lg button--solid action-button\" type=\"button\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt&#039;s Free to try!\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"21\" height=\"42\" viewBox=\"0 0 21 42\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g fill=\"#000000\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M210.6 174.792c.347-.21.627.01.936.16 2.852 1.383 5.205 3.413 7.392 5.661.503.517.904 1.096 1.072 1.824.087.377.478.73.018 1.109-.505.415-.922.106-1.316-.187-1.238-.919-2.465-1.852-3.697-2.78-.876-.65-1.73-1.328-2.62-1.957-1.034-.73-2.005-1.461-1.93-2.933.015-.316-.248-.659.145-.897zm1.924-13.103c-.114-.65.046-.87.645-.79 3.098.413 6.23.233 9.334.553 1.429.147 2.838.361 4.07 1.172.369.257.648.59.912.936l.314.418.161.207c.246.306.389.543.17.886-.213.332-.474.575-.923.496-.777-.137-1.555-.281-2.338-.375-3.02-.362-6.049-.672-9.066-1.069-1.503-.197-2.948-.543-3.28-2.434zm11.358-19.193c1.025-.282 1.41.91 2.285 1.01.124.015.026.336-.063.507-.151.292-.468.495-.48.92.335.106.513-.038.696-.166.201-.14.382-.48.657-.235.265.235.122.585-.02.838-.163.287-.389.552-.629.783-.895.866-2.051 1.083-3.221 1.184-3.752.325-7.514.457-11.277.569-1.811.054-1.924-.038-2.602-1.613-.66-1.53-.66-1.531 1.053-1.838.296-.053.595-.09.892-.147 1.402-.268 2.82-.432 4.24-.573l1.706-.165c2.274-.218 4.544-.464 6.763-1.074z\" transform=\"translate(-208 -142)\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/g><\/g><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How We Evaluated These Billable Hours Trackers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We tested each tool by creating an account, logging billable and non-billable hours across sample projects, testing invoicing where available, and reviewing reporting and export options. Pricing and feature availability were verified directly on each vendor&#8217;s site as of <strong>June 2026<\/strong>, since plans and tiers in this category change frequently. We cross-referenced user sentiment on Capterra and G2 to make sure our assessments reflected real-world experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclosure<\/strong>: Everhour is our product and appears first on this list. We&#8217;ve tried to give every other tool here a fair, accurate writeup including real limitations, so you can judge whether Everhour is actually the right fit for your workflow. If it isn&#8217;t, other tools on the list are all strong options depending on your needs, and we say so below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a Billable Hours Tracker?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A billable hours tracker is software that records time spent on client work and converts it into accurate timesheets for invoicing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Unlike a basic timer, a billable hours tracker can apply different hourly rates per client or project, distinguish billable from non-billable work, track project budgets, generate invoices, and report on project profitability. <\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These tools are commonly used by freelancers, consultants, agencies, law firms, accounting firms, and software development teams that charge clients based on time worked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quick Overview: Best Billable Hours Trackers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Best for agencies and project-based teams: <strong>Everhour<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best for consultants billing by the hour: <strong>Harvest<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best for freelancers wanting fast simple tracking: <strong>Toggl Track<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best for QuickBooks-based businesses: <strong>QuickBooks Time<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best free option with no user limits: <strong>Clockify<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TL;DR: Best Billable Hours Trackers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Tool<\/th><th>Best for<\/th><th>Invoicing<\/th><th>Integrations<\/th><th>Free plan<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Everhour<\/td><td>Agencies, freelancers<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>Asana, ClickUp, Trello<\/td><td>\u2705 Up to 5 users<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Harvest<\/td><td>Consultants, hourly teams<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>Slack, Basecamp, QuickBooks<\/td><td>\u2705 1 user, 2 projects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Toggl Track<\/td><td>Freelancers, solo users<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>Asana, Trello, Linear<\/td><td>\u2705 Up to 5 users<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>QuickBooks Time<\/td><td>SMBs needing payroll sync<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>QuickBooks<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Clockify<\/td><td>Free-first teams<\/td><td>\u2705 paid only<\/td><td>Trello, Jira, Asana<\/td><td>\u2705 Unlimited users<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Look For in a Billable Hours Tracker<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose based on where billing fits in your workflow, not just which tool has the most features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u23f1\ufe0f <strong>Real-time vs manual tracking<\/strong> \u2014 most tools support both, but automatic tracking is rarer in this category<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udff7\ufe0f <strong>Project and client tagging<\/strong> \u2014 essential for separating work across multiple clients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcb2 <strong>Billable vs non-billable distinction<\/strong> \u2014 should be easy to toggle per entry or per project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\uddfe <strong>Native invoicing vs export<\/strong> \u2014 some tools generate invoices directly, others require you to export and invoice separately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udea8 <strong>Budget alerts<\/strong> \u2014 useful for agencies and teams managing fixed-fee projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udc40 <strong>Team visibility<\/strong> \u2014 managers need to see billable hours across the whole team, not just their own<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Everhour \u2013 Best for Agencies and Project-Based Teams<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Everhour is a <a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">time tracker<\/a> and a billing platform built for teams that need to separate billable from non-billable hours, track project budgets, and generate invoices without leaving their existing workflow. It integrates directly into <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/integrations\/clickup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ClickUp<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/integrations\/trello\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trello<\/a>, <\/strong>and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/integrations\/asana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asana<\/a><\/strong>, and many more, so time is logged against the actual tasks being worked on rather than in a separate app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Real-time tracking with <strong>billable vs non-billable hours<\/strong> separated per project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/billable-everhour.jpg\" alt=\"11 best billable hours trackers: elevating your time management\" class=\"wp-image-35673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/billable-everhour.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/billable-everhour-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/billable-everhour-768x519.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Per-project, per-task, and per-member billing rates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget alerts when a project approaches its limit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Native invoice generation from tracked time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"876\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Everhour-invoice-generator-preview-1024x876.jpg\" alt=\"free professional google docs invoice template for your business\" class=\"wp-image-13061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Everhour-invoice-generator-preview-1024x876.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Everhour-invoice-generator-preview-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Everhour-invoice-generator-preview-768x657.jpg 768w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Everhour-invoice-generator-preview-1536x1314.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Everhour-invoice-generator-preview.jpg 1678w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Profitability reports showing revenue vs cost per project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct integrations with Asana, ClickUp, Trello, Jira, Notion, and Basecamp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Free plan supports up to five users and includes unlimited time tracking, projects, reports, and integrations. The Team plan is $8.50 per user per month (minimum five users) and includes invoicing, expenses, budget tracking, timesheet approvals, and API access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 When it works best<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You track billable hours inside Asana, ClickUp, Trello, Jira, or Notion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need per-project or per-client billing rates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want invoicing, budget alerts, and profitability reports in one platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You manage a team and need visibility into billable vs non-billable time across projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u274c When to avoid it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You only need a simple personal timer with no team or billing features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want fully automatic background tracking rather than manual timers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You don&#8217;t use project management tools and don&#8217;t need project-based reporting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Harvest \u2013 Best for Consultants and Hourly Billing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Harvest makes it easy to go from tracked hours to paid invoice without a complicated setup. It&#8217;s built for freelancers and small teams that bill clients by the hour and want online payment collection built in. It&#8217;s been around since 2006 and is particularly well regarded for the simplicity of its invoicing workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Time tracking via web, desktop app, or mobile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invoicing with Stripe and PayPal payment collection built in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatic payment reminders for outstanding invoices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>QuickBooks and Xero sync for accounting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrations with Slack, Asana, Basecamp, and more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timesheet approval workflow for teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full no-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/harvest-timer-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/harvest-timer-1.jpg\" alt=\"harvest timer ()\" class=\"wp-image-71389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/harvest-timer-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/harvest-timer-1-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/harvest-timer-1-768x449.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Free plan supports one user and up to two active projects. The Pro plan is $10.80 per user per month billed annually and includes unlimited projects, users, clients, and invoicing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 When it works best<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You bill clients hourly and want a clean, fast path from tracked time to sent invoice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want to accept online payments directly from invoices via Stripe or PayPal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You use QuickBooks or Xero and want time tracking that syncs with your accounting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need a simple tool your whole team can use without a long onboarding process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u274c When to avoid it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You need deep project budgeting or profitability reporting \u2014 Harvest&#8217;s budget tracking is basic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You work inside Asana, ClickUp, or Jira and want time tracking embedded in those tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You manage a large team and need workload visibility or resource planning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Toggl Track \u2013 Best for Freelancers Who Want Speed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Toggl Track is one of the most widely used time trackers in the freelance market, known for its clean interface, one-click timer, and browser extension that lets you track time inside other tools without switching apps. It prioritizes ease of use over depth, making it the fastest tool to get started with on this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One-click timer via web, desktop, mobile, or browser extension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Billable vs non-billable tagging per project and client<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Idle detection to prompt you to correct missed time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exportable reports for manual invoicing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrations with Asana, Trello, Linear, GitHub, and more via browser extension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/toggl-track-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/toggl-track-1-1024x664.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/toggl-track-1-1024x664.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/toggl-track-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/toggl-track-1-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/toggl-track-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Free plan supports up to five users with unlimited tracking and basic reporting. The Starter plan is $10 per user per month and adds billable rates and project estimates. The Premium plan is $20 per user per month and adds forecasting and timesheet approvals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 When it works best<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You want the fastest, simplest time tracking with minimal setup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are a freelancer tracking time across multiple clients and projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want a browser extension that works inside your existing tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need basic billable hour reporting for reference when invoicing manually<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u274c When to avoid it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You need native invoicing \u2014 Toggl Track doesn&#8217;t generate invoices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need deep project budgeting or profitability tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You manage a larger team and need workload visibility or timesheet approvals on a budget<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>QuickBooks Time \u2013 Best for Payroll-Linked Businesses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>QuickBooks Time (formerly TSheets) is built for businesses that run payroll through QuickBooks and want time tracking to feed directly into it. Its main advantage is a native sync with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Payroll, removing the need to export and re-import time data for payroll processing. It&#8217;s a stronger fit for businesses with hourly employees than for project-based freelancers or agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Direct sync with QuickBooks Online and Payroll<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GPS clock-in and geofencing for field teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shift scheduling and overtime calculations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job costing reports tied to tracked hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile app for on-the-go clock-in and management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full no-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/quickbooks-time.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/quickbooks-time.jpg\" alt=\"quickbooks time tracking for seamless workforce control\" class=\"wp-image-35523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/quickbooks-time.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/quickbooks-time-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/quickbooks-time-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No free plan. The Premium plan is $20 per month base fee plus $8 per user per month. The Elite plan is $40 per month base fee plus $10 per user per month and adds project tracking, geofencing, and mileage tracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 When it works best<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You already use QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Payroll and want time data to sync directly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You manage hourly employees and need scheduling alongside time tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need job costing or payroll reporting tied directly to tracked hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have field workers who need GPS clock-in and geofencing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u274c When to avoid it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You don&#8217;t use QuickBooks \u2014 the main advantage disappears without that integration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are a freelancer or agency billing clients by project rather than managing employee payroll<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want a free or low-cost option \u2014 QuickBooks Time has no free plan and charges a base fee on top of per-user pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Clockify \u2013 Best Free Billable Hours Tracker<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clockify is the most widely used free time tracker on the market, offering unlimited users, projects, and clients on its free plan with no time limit. It covers the core billable hours workflow without requiring a paid plan, making it a strong starting point for teams evaluating time tracking for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unlimited users, projects, and clients on the free plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Billable vs non-billable tracking with custom hourly rates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timesheet, timer, and manual entry modes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exportable reports in PDF, CSV, and Excel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browser extension for tracking inside other tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invoicing available on paid plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/clockify-feature.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/clockify-feature-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"clockify review and everhour comparison\" class=\"wp-image-67801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/clockify-feature-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/clockify-feature-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/clockify-feature-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/clockify-feature.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Free plan includes unlimited users, projects, and clients with basic tracking and reporting. The Basic plan is $3.99 per user per month and adds project templates and time rounding. The Standard plan is $5.49 per user per month and adds invoicing and timesheet approvals. The Pro plan is $7.99 per user per month and adds budgeting and forecasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 When it works best<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You want a genuinely free time tracking solution with no user or project caps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are a small team or startup evaluating time tracking before committing to a paid tool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need basic billable hour tracking and reporting without invoicing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want a simple tool your whole team can adopt quickly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u274c When to avoid it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You need invoicing built in on a free plan \u2014 Clockify requires a paid upgrade for that<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want deep integrations inside project management tools rather than a browser extension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need profitability reporting or budget alerts without paying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tools <strong>Also Worth Considering<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The tools above cover the most common billable hours tracking workflows, but depending on your industry or setup, these are also worth a look:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bonsai<\/strong> \u2013 Built specifically for freelancers, Bonsai combines time tracking with contracts, proposals, and invoicing in one platform. It&#8217;s a strong choice if client relationship management matters as much as accurate billing. Paid plans start at <strong>$21\/month<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avaza<\/strong> \u2013 An all-in-one platform that combines time tracking, project management, expenses, and invoicing. It&#8217;s well suited to small agencies that want to manage projects and client billing in one place. Paid plans start at <strong>$11.95\/month<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FreshBooks<\/strong> \u2013 Accounting-first software with built-in time tracking and invoicing. A good fit for freelancers and small businesses that want to connect billable hours directly to accounting and client payments. Paid plans start at <strong>$17\/month<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>My Hours<\/strong> \u2013 A straightforward billable hours tracker for freelancers, consultants, and small teams. It supports billable rates, project budgeting, timesheet approvals, and detailed reporting without the complexity of enterprise platforms. Paid plans start at <strong>$9\/user\/month<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TimeCamp<\/strong> \u2013 Combines automatic and manual time tracking with billable rates, invoicing, budgeting, and productivity reporting. A strong choice for businesses looking to reduce manual time entry while maintaining accurate client billing. Paid plans start at <strong>$2.99\/user\/month<\/strong> (billed annually).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best for Freelancers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Everhour<\/strong> \u2013 Best for project-based freelancers who need invoicing, budgeting, and project management integrations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Toggl Track<\/strong> \u2013 Best for freelancers who want fast, lightweight time tracking with minimal setup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Harvest<\/strong> \u2013 Best for freelancers who invoice clients regularly and want online payment collection built in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clockify<\/strong> \u2013 Best free option with unlimited users, projects, and clients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bonsai<\/strong> \u2013 Best for freelancers who want to manage contracts, proposals, invoicing, and time tracking in one platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>All five support billable time tracking and client\/project organization, but they cater to different workflows. <strong>Everhour <\/strong>and <strong>Harvest<\/strong> offer the strongest built-in invoicing, <strong>Clockify<\/strong> is ideal if you want to keep costs low, <strong>Toggl Track<\/strong> prioritizes speed and simplicity, while <strong>Bonsai<\/strong> is designed for freelancers who need client management alongside billing.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best for Agencies and Multi-Member Teams<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Everhour<\/strong> \u2013 Best for agencies that need project budgeting, profitability reporting, team dashboards, and deep project management integrations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Harvest<\/strong> \u2013 Best for agencies focused on straightforward invoicing, online payments, and accounting integrations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clockify<\/strong> \u2013 Best free option for growing teams that need unlimited users and basic billable time tracking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>QuickBooks Time<\/strong> \u2013 Best for businesses that want time tracking tightly connected to payroll and accounting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avaza<\/strong> \u2013 Best for small agencies looking for a single platform for project management, time tracking, expenses, and invoicing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Everhour<\/strong> stands out for its embedded integrations with tools like Asana, ClickUp, Trello, and Jira, making it a strong choice for project-based teams. <strong>Harvest<\/strong> excels at turning tracked time into invoices, <strong>Clockify<\/strong> offers one of the most generous free plans, <strong>QuickBooks Time<\/strong> is ideal for payroll-centric businesses, and <strong>Avaza<\/strong> provides an all-in-one workflow for agencies that prefer fewer separate tools.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783416902125\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the best billable hours tracker overall?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It depends on your workflow. Everhour is the strongest for project-based teams using PM tools who need budgeting and invoicing in one place. Harvest is better if invoicing simplicity and online payments are the priority. Toggl Track is the fastest to set up for solo freelancers who invoice manually.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783417805934\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is there a free tool for tracking billable hours?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Clockify has the most generous free plan \u2014 unlimited users, projects, and clients with no time limit. Everhour and Toggl Track also have free tiers with some limitations on users or features.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783417814109\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I send invoices directly from these tools?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Everhour and Harvest support invoicing natively on their standard plans. Clockify supports invoicing on paid plans. Toggl Track and QuickBooks Time do not generate invoices directly.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783417825075\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What if I forget to track time?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Everhour, Harvest, Toggl Track, and Clockify all support manual time entry so you can add hours retroactively. Toggl Track also has idle detection that prompts you to correct your timeline when you forget to stop the timer.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783417835909\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Which tracker works best with project management apps?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Everhour integrates directly into Asana, ClickUp, Trello, Jira, Notion, and Basecamp \u2014 time tracking happens inside the task itself. Toggl Track and Clockify offer browser extensions that work inside other tools but are not as deeply embedded.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783417850725\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the difference between a billable hours tracker and a general time tracker?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A general time tracker records how long you spend on tasks. A billable hours tracker goes further \u2014 it applies client-specific rates, separates billable from non-billable time, tracks budgets, and generates invoices. If you charge clients for your time, you need a billable hours tracker, not just a timer.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose <strong>Everhour<\/strong> for billable tracking with invoicing, budgets, and profitability reporting<br>Choose <strong>Harvest<\/strong> for fast hourly invoicing with online payment collection<br>Choose <strong>Toggl Track<\/strong> for simple freelance tracking with minimal setup<br>Choose <strong>Clockify<\/strong> for a free no-limit starting point<br>Choose <strong>QuickBooks Time<\/strong> if your payroll and accounting run through QuickBooks<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Billable hours trackers help freelancers, consultants, agencies, and other service businesses accurately record client work, separate billable vs non-billable time, and generate accurate invoices. 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