{"id":12992,"date":"2024-11-05T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/?p=12992"},"modified":"2026-08-14T16:39:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T14:39:34","slug":"best-time-tracking-tools-track-billable-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/best-time-tracking-tools-track-billable-hours","title":{"rendered":"The 13 best time tracking tools to track billable hours for projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time tracking tools to track&nbsp;billable hours<\/strong> have&nbsp;become indispensable assets&nbsp;for operations and finance&nbsp;managers seeking&nbsp;to optimize profitability and maintain precise&nbsp;<strong>project cost&nbsp;control<\/strong>. By accurately capturing the <a class=\"highlighted-link bbl-link-hs bbl-link-hs-v-1\" href=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/project-time-tracking\/\"><span>time spent on various tasks and projects<svg width=\"17\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 18\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.25 0.875H15.625C15.7908 0.875 15.9497 0.940848 16.0669 1.05806C16.1842 1.17527 16.25 1.33424 16.25 1.5V5.875C16.25 6.04076 16.1842 6.19973 16.0669 6.31694C15.9497 6.43415 15.7908 6.5 15.625 6.5C15.4592 6.5 15.3003 6.43415 15.1831 6.31694C15.0658 6.19973 15 6.04076 15 5.875V3.00833L4.81667 13.1917C4.69819 13.3021 4.54148 13.3622 4.37956 13.3593C4.21765 13.3565 4.06316 13.2909 3.94865 13.1764C3.83414 13.0618 3.76854 12.9074 3.76569 12.7454C3.76283 12.5835 3.82293 12.4268 3.93333 12.3083L14.1167 2.125H11.25C11.0842 2.125 10.9253 2.05915 10.8081 1.94194C10.6908 1.82473 10.625 1.66576 10.625 1.5C10.625 1.33424 10.6908 1.17527 10.8081 1.05806C10.9253 0.940848 11.0842 0.875 11.25 0.875ZM2.5 4.625C2.16848 4.625 1.85054 4.7567 1.61612 4.99112C1.3817 5.22554 1.25 5.54348 1.25 5.875V14.625C1.25 14.9565 1.3817 15.2745 1.61612 15.5089C1.85054 15.7433 2.16848 15.875 2.5 15.875H11.25C11.5815 15.875 11.8995 15.7433 12.1339 15.5089C12.3683 15.2745 12.5 14.9565 12.5 14.625V7.75C12.5 7.58424 12.5658 7.42527 12.6831 7.30806C12.8003 7.19085 12.9592 7.125 13.125 7.125C13.2908 7.125 13.4497 7.19085 13.5669 7.30806C13.6842 7.42527 13.75 7.58424 13.75 7.75V14.625C13.75 15.288 13.4866 15.9239 13.0178 16.3928C12.5489 16.8616 11.913 17.125 11.25 17.125H2.5C1.83696 17.125 1.20107 16.8616 0.732233 16.3928C0.263392 15.9239 0 15.288 0 14.625V5.875C0 5.21196 0.263392 4.57607 0.732233 4.10723C1.20107 3.63839 1.83696 3.375 2.5 3.375H9.375C9.54076 3.375 9.69973 3.44085 9.81694 3.55806C9.93415 3.67527 10 3.83424 10 4C10 4.16576 9.93415 4.32473 9.81694 4.44194C9.69973 4.55915 9.54076 4.625 9.375 4.625H2.5Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a>, these applications provide helpful information for workflow efficiency, resource allocation, and billing accuracy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, they eliminate the guesswork and potential errors associated with manual time tracking methods, like spreadsheets, ensuring that every billable hour of your team&#8217;s projects is accounted for and appropriately charged to clients.<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"position-relative bbl-summarize-w-ai-block\">\n    <div class=\"bbl-swa-inner \">\n        <div class=\"bbl-swa-inner-top\">\n                            <div class=\"bbl-swa-title\">\n                    TL;DR: What you&#8217;ll learn                <\/div>\n            \n                            <div class=\"bbl-swa-quote montserrat-font\">\n                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picking the wrong billable hours tracker costs more than a bad user experience \u2014 it costs missed revenue and inaccurate project costing. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;re comparing 13 leading time tracking tools, so operations and finance managers can find the one that fits their billing, budgeting, and reporting needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s what this article covers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Why billable hours tracking matters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: How the right tool replaces error-prone spreadsheets with accurate data for billing, resource allocation, and profitability decisions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>What to evaluate before you buy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Eight criteria worth weighing, from functionality and compliance to integrations, security, cost, and support<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>13 tools, head to head<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Pricing, standout features, and honest pros and cons for every single one<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Where each tool fits best<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Which are built for agencies, which suit compliance-heavy teams, and which trade flexibility for simplicity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How Beebole stacks up<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Why its customizable billing rates, approval workflows, and reporting make it the top pick on this list (and how to try it for yourself)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"bbl-swa-actions d-flex justify-content-between\">\n                                                <div\n                        class=\"bbl-swa-actions-label montserrat-font bbl-wider-label\"\n                    >Compare top tools for billing accuracy:<\/div>\n                            \n            <div class=\"bbl-swa-logos-outer d-flex\">\n                                <div 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question is easy to answer: Companies and organizations thrive on billable hours. But as anyone in operations or finance well knows, <a href=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/how-to-manage-billable-and-non-billable-hours\/\">managing billable vs. non-billable hours<\/a> is a <em>delicate<\/em> balance. That balancing act is precisely why having a tool to help you understand and manage your billable hours is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For <strong>operations managers<\/strong>, these tools offer a bird&#8217;s-eye view of project and team performance, helping to identify bottlenecks, streamline workflows, and make data-driven decisions about resource allocation. <strong>Finance managers<\/strong>, on the other hand, benefit from the ability to forecast project costs and analyze profitability with greater confidence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best time tracking tools go beyond simple timekeeping, offering features such as project budgeting, customizable reports, and integrations with business intelligence tools. This comprehensive approach allows for seamless data flow across different departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tools we\u2019ve selected below not only easily track billable vs. <a href=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/how-to-manage-non-billable-hours\/\">non-billable hours<\/a>, but they also allow for advanced reporting and insight to help you make strategic decisions on where your team should be spending their time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"top-time-tracking-tools-to-track-billable-hours\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 13 time tracking tools to track billable hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"beebole\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Beebole<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/\">Beebole<\/a> is a project time tracking, budgeting, and planning tool used by thousands of companies worldwide. You can set up your project time tracking to exactly fit your team&#8217;s needs, with complete control over who has data access, the team structure, and multi-level approval workflows. After <strong>inputting <a href=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/help\/documentation\/costs\">costs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/help\/documentation\/billing\">rates<\/a><\/strong>, you can easily access multidimensional reports on your team&#8217;s time, costs, billable vs. non-billable hours, utilization rate, and much more. The completely <strong>customizable interface and powerful reporting abilities<\/strong> make Beebole an easy choice when it comes to choosing the <strong>best tool for tracking billable hours on projects<\/strong> and optimizing your team&#8217;s time, resources, and profits while also enhancing project performance and profitability. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a93b1c1e2f96&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a93b1c1e2f96\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"438\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/billable-hours-report-in-beebole-700x438.png\" alt=\"An example billable hours report in Beebole\" class=\"wp-image-15066\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5982518729932216;width:700px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/billable-hours-report-in-beebole-700x438.png 700w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/billable-hours-report-in-beebole-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/billable-hours-report-in-beebole.png 1232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beebole allows for granular controls for budgets, rates, and costs, plus real-time multidimensional reports on metrics like billable hours.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beebole pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beebole offers three plans: a <strong>Free<\/strong> plan ($0\/month, up to 5 users), <strong>Essential<\/strong> ($9\/user\/month billed annually), and <strong>Advanced<\/strong> ($18\/user\/month billed annually) \u2014 with a 10% discount for annual billing. There\u2019s also a 30-day free trial \u2014 no credit card required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a93b1c1e3274&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a93b1c1e3274\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"366\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Beebole-pricing-plans.png\" alt=\"Beeboles pricing plans include Free, Essential, and Advanced\" class=\"wp-image-15065\" title=\"\"><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rounding rules and time increments:<\/strong> Regardless of how you record time, with Beebole the <strong>duration will always be automatically rounded<\/strong> to the nearest increment of the &#8220;minimum quantity of time accepted&#8221; as defined in your organization&#8217;s timesheet settings. Proper rounding rules ensure that time tracking is both accurate and fair to employees and employers. When implemented correctly, rounding can:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simplify payroll calculations without consistently underpaying employees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide a grace period for minor clock-in\/out discrepancies, improving employee morale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure compliance with labor laws like the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Approval workflows:<\/strong> Beebole&#8217;s approval workflows go well beyond a single yes\/no. Build <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/help\/documentation\/approval#timesheet-and-time-off-approval-workflows\">multi-stage workflows<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 configured at the organization, tag, or individual level \u2014 with as many sequential stages as you need, each with its own approvers. For every stage, set a <strong>quorum<\/strong>: require <strong>All<\/strong> approvers to sign off for high-stakes projects, or let just <strong>Any<\/strong> one approver clear it when you need to move faster. When it&#8217;s time to review, managers can act on timesheets one by one, or select several at once and <strong>bulk approve or reject<\/strong> them in a single click. Every approval notification email also includes approve and reject links that work straight from the inbox, without signing in \u2014 so nothing sits waiting just because someone&#8217;s away from their desk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Multiple billing and cost rates:<\/strong> Set billing rates at the organization, tag, project, or person level, and layer cost rates alongside them so every report can show margin (billing minus cost) automatically. When more than one rate could apply to a given time entry, Beebole always applies the most specific one \u2014 checking the project first, then the person. Rates can be split by person or by project for shared work, and fixed fees can be set to repeat automatically every day, week, month, or year. Best of all, changing a rate never rewrites history: give the new rate a start date, and every entry logged before that date keeps the old rate with no recalculation needed, while everything from that date forward uses the new one. This way, your historical reports stay accurate no matter how often your rates evolve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Multiple currencies:<\/strong> Easily <strong>set up costs and rates<\/strong> with the peace of mind of knowing that Beebole also offers tracking billing rates with multiple currencies. This type of flexibility simplifies the billing process, allowing you and your team to focus on the actual work at hand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Resource planning:<\/strong> Beyond time tracking, Beebole&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/resource-planning\">resource planning<\/a> lets you plan work in Kanban or Gantt view and compare planned vs. actual hours in real time. Team members get matched to tasks based on skills, availability, and utilization \u2014 not guesswork \u2014 so you can spot overallocation and rebalance workloads before they become a problem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Advanced reporting:<\/strong> Reports can be built on time, expense, or task records, and sliced across multiple dimensions at once \u2014 person, project, task, tag, category, owner, status, work location, or absence\/working time \u2014 with each filter set to include or exclude, and every dimension combinable with the others. See the results as a sortable table with subtotals, as one of <strong>11 chart types<\/strong> with configurable axes, or as a matrix: a two-axis grid with a metric in every cell and an optional heat map to spot patterns instantly. Choose your own date granularity, from day up to year, and let real-time budget burn indicators flag projects trending over budget before they become critical. Export and refresh it all directly through the <a href=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/integrations\/excel\">Excel add-in<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/integrations\/google-sheets\">Google Sheets add-on<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Integrations<\/strong>: Reduce administrative overhead and maximize data insights with <a class=\"highlighted-link bbl-link-hs bbl-link-hs-v-1\" href=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/integrations\/\"><span>time tracking integrations<svg width=\"17\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 18\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.25 0.875H15.625C15.7908 0.875 15.9497 0.940848 16.0669 1.05806C16.1842 1.17527 16.25 1.33424 16.25 1.5V5.875C16.25 6.04076 16.1842 6.19973 16.0669 6.31694C15.9497 6.43415 15.7908 6.5 15.625 6.5C15.4592 6.5 15.3003 6.43415 15.1831 6.31694C15.0658 6.19973 15 6.04076 15 5.875V3.00833L4.81667 13.1917C4.69819 13.3021 4.54148 13.3622 4.37956 13.3593C4.21765 13.3565 4.06316 13.2909 3.94865 13.1764C3.83414 13.0618 3.76854 12.9074 3.76569 12.7454C3.76283 12.5835 3.82293 12.4268 3.93333 12.3083L14.1167 2.125H11.25C11.0842 2.125 10.9253 2.05915 10.8081 1.94194C10.6908 1.82473 10.625 1.66576 10.625 1.5C10.625 1.33424 10.6908 1.17527 10.8081 1.05806C10.9253 0.940848 11.0842 0.875 11.25 0.875ZM2.5 4.625C2.16848 4.625 1.85054 4.7567 1.61612 4.99112C1.3817 5.22554 1.25 5.54348 1.25 5.875V14.625C1.25 14.9565 1.3817 15.2745 1.61612 15.5089C1.85054 15.7433 2.16848 15.875 2.5 15.875H11.25C11.5815 15.875 11.8995 15.7433 12.1339 15.5089C12.3683 15.2745 12.5 14.9565 12.5 14.625V7.75C12.5 7.58424 12.5658 7.42527 12.6831 7.30806C12.8003 7.19085 12.9592 7.125 13.125 7.125C13.2908 7.125 13.4497 7.19085 13.5669 7.30806C13.6842 7.42527 13.75 7.58424 13.75 7.75V14.625C13.75 15.288 13.4866 15.9239 13.0178 16.3928C12.5489 16.8616 11.913 17.125 11.25 17.125H2.5C1.83696 17.125 1.20107 16.8616 0.732233 16.3928C0.263392 15.9239 0 15.288 0 14.625V5.875C0 5.21196 0.263392 4.57607 0.732233 4.10723C1.20107 3.63839 1.83696 3.375 2.5 3.375H9.375C9.54076 3.375 9.69973 3.44085 9.81694 3.55806C9.93415 3.67527 10 3.83424 10 4C10 4.16576 9.93415 4.32473 9.81694 4.44194C9.69973 4.55915 9.54076 4.625 9.375 4.625H2.5Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a>. Beebole connects natively with tools like Asana, Linear, QuickBooks Online, Xero, Outlook Calendar, Google Calendar, Google Sheets, Excel, and BambooHR. It also offers a free API and webhooks for custom, low-code connections to the rest of your business intelligence stack. Beebole also supports an MCP server, so you can query your time and project data directly from Claude, ChatGPT, or other AI assistants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reminders:<\/strong> Beebole automatically reminds people who haven&#8217;t submitted their timesheet. You can choose whether the nudge goes out at the start of the next period or the end of the current one, and at what hour in each person&#8217;s own time zone. You can also send out reminders to approvers who have pending reviews waiting, following up at increasing intervals until they act. Both reminder types are editable email templates, so you can rewrite the wording to match your company&#8217;s voice, insert placeholders like the recipient&#8217;s name or a direct action link, and reset to the default template anytime you want.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Offline tracking<\/strong>: Peace of mind. Even if there\u2019s no coverage, your employees can still track time, and the system will sync when there is connection to the internet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Compliance and security first:<\/strong> Beebole has <a href=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/security\">always prioritized <strong>security<\/strong> and <strong>compliance<\/strong><\/a>, which is why since 2008, thousands of customers from more than 60 countries have chosen it for their project time tracking needs. Beebole uses data encryption and secure backups, and offers complete network security with firewalls, antivirus, and an SSL\/TLS secured connection. It&#8217;s also compliant with GDPR and <a href=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/dcaa-compliant-time-tracking-tools-guide\/\">DCAA<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Customer service:<\/strong> No bots or long wait times here. Beebole&#8217;s users get their questions and concerns answered by real people who provide helpful insight and troubleshooting tips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div\n    class=\"montserrat-font my-5 mx-auto p-4 p-lg-5 bbl_customer_story_blurb\"\n  style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/sage\/public\/images\/block-csb-bk.18ecf3.png')\"\n>\n  <div class=\"position-relative\">\n    \n    <div class=\"bbl-csb-text\">\n      <p data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"504\">Take it from a company that actually uses Beebole for tracking their billable hours.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"504\"><strong>Cloud Perspective<\/strong>, a UK-based Salesforce and data consultancy, runs its entire delivery operation through Beebole. With consultants working across multiple projects and clients, it was crucial to have a tool that made <strong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"501\">tracking both billable and non-billable time intuitive and accurate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"573\">With Beebole, Cloud Perspective can:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"854\">\u2705 Track billable, non-billable, and \u201ccredit\u201d hours across projects<br data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"645\" \/>\u2705 Analyze productivity at both the individual and company-wide level<br data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"717\" \/>\u2705 Export raw data for deeper BI analysis via API<br data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"769\" \/>\u2705 Create custom reports and visualizations for profitability and resource planning<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1136\"><em data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1083\">\u201cIt is crucial that the tool we use for this is intuitive. I love the ability to look at the productivity of individuals or the entire business, and the fact that the data is readily available in graphs, tables, charts, etc.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Miranda Pocock, Founder &amp; CTO, Cloud Perspective<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n          <a\n        class=\"d-inline-block bbl-csb-link mt-2\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/tracking-projects-cloud-perspective\/\"\n              >\n        Read the case study\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n          <path d=\"M5.25 10.5L8.75 7L5.25 3.5\" stroke=\"#424240\" stroke-width=\"1.16667\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"mb-4 call_to_action-block\">\n    <div class=\"call_to_action-blockcontent py-5 px-4 text-center border-top border-bottom\">\n                    <h4 class=\"call_to_action-header h2 mt-0\">Try Beebole Today<\/h4>\n                            <p class=\"call_to_action-text\">And you&#039;ll understand why it&#039;s at the top of our list.<\/p>\n                <div class=\"call_to_action-btns btns-wrap d-block d-lg-flex justify-content-center mx-auto\">\n                            <a\n                    class=\"w-100 w-lg-auto btn btn-outline-primary me-lg-4 mb-3 mb-lg-0 bbl_cta_block_demo_btn \"\n                    href=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/sales-call\"\n                    id=\"cta_post_12992_article_demo_1\"\n                >Book a Call<\/a>\n                                        <a\n                    class=\"w-100 w-lg-auto btn btn-primary text-white bbl_cta_block_signup_btn \"\n                    href=\"https:\/\/app.beebole.com\/signup\"\n                    id=\"cta_post_12992_article_sign_up_1\"\n                ><span>Sign Up<\/span><\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"bbl-testimonials set_testimonials-block\">\n                    <div class=\"item\">\n                <div class=\"item-text\">You can track a lot of information in Beebole, and detailed information at that. I appreciate the ability to customize your dashboard and run reports. One of the best and rare features is the response time and helpfulness of the support team.<\/div>\n                <div class=\"item-author\">\n                    Heather D.                                            ,                         <span class=\"position-company\">\n                            Executive Assistant                                                             at                                                         White Star Software                        <\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"item\">\n                <div class=\"item-text\">Beebole allows us to collect data effectively, which helps us to control and forecast our project deliverables, support billing processes, and as a result, make management decisions on time.<\/div>\n                <div class=\"item-author\">\n                    Dmitri S.                                            ,                         <span class=\"position-company\">\n                            Solutions expert                                                             at                                                         InDataLabs                        <\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"item\">\n                <div class=\"item-text\"><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">At some point I decided Excel can only take you so far, so we needed a professional tool. I started searching for options, I found Beebole, tested out several others as well, but the granularity that Beebole allowed us to achieve\u2014in terms of recording on cost centers, projects within those cost centers, and even tasks\u2014was really powerful. When we bring that into the project-tracking tools that we also developed, it gives a very complete picture of where the team is spending their time.<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"item-author\">\n                    Christian Fleischfresser                                            ,                         <span class=\"position-company\">\n                            Head of operations                                                             at                                                         Cevotec                        <\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Invoicing:<\/strong> While many users integrate Beebole with their invoicing systems, it\u2019s not an invoicing tool in and of itself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"jibble\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Jibble<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jibble.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jibble<\/a> is a time tracking solution designed to help freelancers, teams, and businesses track billable hours effortlessly across multiple platforms, including desktop, tablet, and mobile\u2014even offline. With Jibble, users can set custom billing rates, which sync with timesheets for payroll calculations and invoicing. Their comprehensive reporting feature helps you gain valuable insights into billable hours, project progress, budget use, and employee productivity. The platform can also integrate seamlessly with your existing productivity and management tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/jibble-track-billable-hours-700x441.png\" alt=\"Jibble is another tool that can be used to track billable hours\" class=\"wp-image-13920\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/jibble-track-billable-hours-700x441.png 700w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/jibble-track-billable-hours-768x484.png 768w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/jibble-track-billable-hours-1536x969.png 1536w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/jibble-track-billable-hours-2048x1291.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros: <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free for unlimited users:<\/strong> Jibble offers comprehensive time and project tracking at no cost, making it accessible for teams of any size. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project and client-based time tracking:<\/strong> Easily log billable hours by project or client, simplifying time management and invoicing. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reporting:<\/strong> Group, analyze, and compare time data by project, team, or client to gain instant insights into billable hours and pre-defined budgets. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons: <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Basic invoicing features:<\/strong> While suitable for straightforward billing, Jibble&#8217;s invoicing features are less comprehensive than dedicated invoicing software. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited project planning:<\/strong> Jibble focuses on time tracking; teams requiring features like Gantt charts might need to integrate Jibble with specialized platforms. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Free for unlimited users with custom pricing plan options for advanced cases<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"my-hours\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. My Hours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/myhours.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">My Hours<\/a> is a project time tracking software designed to give teams and managers insight into how time is spent on projects, improving productivity and speeding up payroll processes. The app is ideal for teams that want an easy-to-use time tracker that can be quickly implemented into their workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/My-Hours-700x346.png\" alt=\"My Hours helps with billable vs. non-billable hours management\" class=\"wp-image-12998\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/My-Hours-700x346.png 700w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/My-Hours-768x380.png 768w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/My-Hours.png 1406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flexible billable rates: <\/strong>Set rates by user, task, or project, allowing precise billing based on different factors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Labor rate customization:<\/strong> You can track user-based labor rates for payroll, or override them per project, making it easy to manage diverse pay structures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real-time cost and profit analysis: <\/strong>My Hours automatically calculates both billable amounts for clients and labor costs for internal payroll, providing instant insight into project profitability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Difficult to customize:<\/strong> Current users say that it\u2019s difficult to customize the tool to fit their exact needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Less focus on invoicing: <\/strong>You can send simple invoices with limited customization options. The invoicing functionality is limited compared to specialized invoicing apps, lacking advanced options like tax handling or payment integration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Starting at $8 per user per month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"memtime\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Memtime<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.memtime.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Memtime<\/a> is an automatic time tracker that works like a memory assistant. After you install Memtime on your desktop device, it quietly and securely captures every minute of your day and arranges your activities in a chronological timeline. You can view your private timeline in intervals of one to 60 minutes., and create billable time entries for instant export to 100+ connected apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/memtime-automatic-time-tracker-700x444.png\" alt=\"Memtime is an automatic time tracker that can be used for tracking billable and non-billable hours\" class=\"wp-image-13446\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/memtime-automatic-time-tracker-700x444.png 700w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/memtime-automatic-time-tracker-768x487.png 768w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/memtime-automatic-time-tracker-1536x974.png 1536w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/memtime-automatic-time-tracker-2048x1299.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hands-off time tracking:<\/strong> No need to set timers or even keep the app open \u2014 Memtime works in the background and tracks your time for you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protected data:<\/strong> Memtime is a desktop app, and it keeps your activity data offline on your computer only so no manager can spy on you. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximize billable time: <\/strong>Memtime captures every minute that would otherwise go unnoticed so you can bill for all of your work time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No mobile app available:<\/strong> Memtime is a desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux; there\u2019s no mobile app because automatic mobile activity recording is not possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Steep pricing:<\/strong> Memtime is most often used as an add-on as it automates time tracking for 100+ project software apps. For an add-on, it\u2019s rather expensive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong>: Starting at $11 per user per month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"productive\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Productive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/productive.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Productive<\/a> is an all-in-one agency management platform that makes time tracking directly actionable. Instead of just logging hours, Productive connects billable and non-billable time entries to projects, budgets, and invoices, helping teams understand true profitability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With built-in project planning, resource allocation, and real-time reporting, Productive allows agencies and service-based businesses to track how every billable hour impacts the bottom line. Teams can log time manually or use timers, and managers gain instant insight into utilization, project margins, and overall business health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Productive-screenshot-700x349.png\" alt=\"Productive is project time tracking tool that also can track billable and non-billable hours\" class=\"wp-image-14296\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Productive-screenshot-700x349.png 700w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Productive-screenshot-768x382.png 768w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Productive-screenshot-1536x765.png 1536w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Productive-screenshot-2048x1020.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Billable hours tracking: <\/strong>Tracks billable and non-billable hours with direct links to budgets and invoices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multi-dimensional:<\/strong> Combines time tracking, project management, and profitability reporting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multiple projects: <\/strong>Ideal for agencies and consultancies managing multiple clients and projects.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price point: <\/strong>There&#8217;s no free plan \u2014 only paid tiers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced features: <\/strong>It could feel too feature-rich for freelancers or very small teams.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Paid plans start at $9\/user\/month; free trial available<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"OnTheClock\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. OnTheClock<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontheclock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OnTheClock<\/a> is a great option for small to mid-sized businesses that need to manage employee hours, timesheets, payroll, and shift scheduling. OnTheClock offers PTO management, location and punch control, and various team communication features like alerts and reminders, announcements, overtime monitoring, surveys, and more. Their reporting features include tracking billable vs. non-billable hours, gross pay calculations, and scheduled reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/OnTheClock-Employee-Time-Clock-700x394.png\" alt=\"OnTheClock Employee Time Clock can be used for tracking billable and non-billable hours\" class=\"wp-image-13967\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/OnTheClock-Employee-Time-Clock-700x394.png 700w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/OnTheClock-Employee-Time-Clock-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/OnTheClock-Employee-Time-Clock-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/OnTheClock-Employee-Time-Clock.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Interface:<\/strong> OnTheClock requires minimal setup and is relatively easy to use and navigate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project and client time tracking:<\/strong> This data is key for monitoring billable hours effectively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrations:<\/strong> Integrations with payroll software like QuickBooks and Gusto make for seamless billing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Limited features: <\/strong>Compared to other tools, OnTheClock doesn&#8217;t offer as many advanced project management features.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Basic reporting:<\/strong> Reporting features may not suit complex situations or needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Starting at $4 per user\/month; note that pricing varies based on features and number of users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"time-camp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. TimeCamp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timecamp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TimeCamp<\/a> is a project time tracking tool that helps create accurate timesheets and detailed reports. With TimeCamp, users can improve project profitability, track employee performance, and encourage team collaboration and client communication. TimeCamp is a centralized project management solution that offers more than 50 out-of-the-box integrations with other key tools. It makes it easy to track billable and non-billable hours, which provides key insight into the most effective employees and most profitable projects. TimeCamp also has expense tracking, productivity analytics, and geofencing capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Time-Camp-700x420.png\" alt=\"Time Camp allows you to track hours as billable or nob-billable, which can be seen here\" class=\"wp-image-12997\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Time-Camp-700x420.png 700w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Time-Camp-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Time-Camp.png 894w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Varied time tracking:<\/strong> Employees can use a timer to track their time in real-time, or input it per day or week. This kind of flexibility is appreciated, depending on the nature of the work at hand. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrations:<\/strong> There are more than 50 ready-to-go integrations to choose from, including with Trello, Asana, Monday, GitHub, GitLab, QuickBooks, Xero, Google Calendar, Outlook, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Robust reporting:<\/strong> TimeCamp takes its internal time tracking data and turns it into crucial business reports. You can build what you need, or choose from more than 20 built-in reporting options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Invoicing issues: <\/strong>Currently, invoices can\u2019t be personalized or formatted with a company\u2019s branding. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bug-prone:<\/strong> TimeCamp can be buggy, which results in frustrated users and discrepancies in time tracking. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Invasive features: <\/strong>The employee monitoring features like documenting idle time can feel a bit intrusive to employees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Starting at $2.99 per user per month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"timeneye\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Timeneye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeneye.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Timeneye<\/a> is a simple time tracking tool designed for teams of all sizes, especially those using Microsoft 365. It integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Teams, allowing users to track time, manage projects, and monitor billable hours without leaving the app. This helps teams centralize their work by keeping time, tasks, and projects in one place. Timeneye helps businesses to accurately track billable and non-billable hours, with different hourly rates for projects or individual users, ensuring that every minute of work is accounted for and billed appropriately. Timeneye is ideal for project-based and client-focused teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Timeneye-time-tracking-tool-to-manage-billables-700x438.png\" alt=\"Timeneye is a project time tracking tool that allows you to manage billables.\" class=\"wp-image-13174\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Timeneye-time-tracking-tool-to-manage-billables-700x438.png 700w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Timeneye-time-tracking-tool-to-manage-billables-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Timeneye-time-tracking-tool-to-manage-billables-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Timeneye-time-tracking-tool-to-manage-billables.png 1999w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hourly rates: <\/strong>You can set hourly rates for different projects and users, as well as time and monetary budgets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A few clicks:<\/strong> Mark entries as billable or non-billable in just a few clicks. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easy to view: <\/strong>Easily see the billed and unbilled amounts at a glance on the project recap page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons: <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Integrations:<\/strong> Timeneye doesn&#8217;t offer any native integrations with invoicing services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited rates:<\/strong> Hourly rates are available for projects and users, but not for entities like tags. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limitations on overtime tracking:<\/strong> Overtime tracking is on the roadmap but not yet available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Starting at $7 per user per month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"runn\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Runn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.runn.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Runn<\/a> is a resource management tool with in-built time-tracking features to help you optimize billable utilization. By enabling visibility into people\u2019s schedules and clarity into how their time is being spent, Runn allows you to manage projects cost-effectively and prioritize work that has the most strategic value to your organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Runn offers a comprehensive suite of features that support resource management best practices, from capacity planning and demand forecasting, to employee skills management, to reports that give you real-time insights into your resource allocations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Runn-Project-planner-quarterly-to-track-billable-hours-700x340.png\" alt=\"Runn is another project time tracking tool that allows you to track your time between billable and non-billable hours\" class=\"wp-image-13824\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Runn-Project-planner-quarterly-to-track-billable-hours-700x340.png 700w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Runn-Project-planner-quarterly-to-track-billable-hours-768x373.png 768w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Runn-Project-planner-quarterly-to-track-billable-hours-1536x747.png 1536w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Runn-Project-planner-quarterly-to-track-billable-hours-2048x996.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time tracking<\/strong>: Runn&#8217;s Time Tracking Chrome extension lets you see what is scheduled each day and instantly record time as you work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrations<\/strong>: Runn integrates with many popular HR tools, such as Workday, HiBob, and BambooHR.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced reporting<\/strong>: Jumpstart your analysis with ready-to-use reports, or build custom reports tailored to your needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons<em>:<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High-level planning:<\/strong> Runn does not support planning on a granular, task-by-task level. It gives you a bird\u2019s-eye view of schedules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Better for big teams<\/strong>: Small businesses might want to look elsewhere, as some of Runn\u2019s features may be too complex for the needs of small teams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pricing: <\/strong>Starting at $10 per user per month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"webwork\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. WebWork Time Tracker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webwork-tracker.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WebWork Time Tracker<\/a> is a comprehensive AI-powered time tracking and workforce management solution built to meet the operational needs of small and mid-sized businesses. It enables organizations to monitor employee work hours, manage projects, and gain real-time visibility into team productivity. With its robust suite of features, including automated time tracking, activity monitoring, and detailed timesheet reports, WebWork equips managers with the tools to ensure accountability, optimize performance, and streamline billing processes. One of its standout advantages is the ability to track billable hours with precision \u2014 linking time entries directly to clients or projects for effortless invoicing and transparent reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WebWork-time-tracker-700x394.png\" alt=\"WebWork tracker is a time tracking tool that can help manage billable vs. non-billable hours\" class=\"wp-image-13869\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WebWork-time-tracker-700x394.png 700w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WebWork-time-tracker-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WebWork-time-tracker-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WebWork-time-tracker.png 1999w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Automated time tracking:<\/strong> Automatically track work hours and activity, reducing administrative tasks and eliminating time theft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Payroll and payment tools: <\/strong>Tracked time connects directly to employee compensation, making it easy to calculate payments, set hourly rates, and eliminate errors in payouts. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI:<\/strong> WebWork\u2019s AI Assistant analyzes employee behavior, flags burnout risks, and recommends actionable steps to improve team efficiency and well-being. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accurate timesheets: <\/strong>Auto-generated timesheets give a clear breakdown of hours worked per employee or project, ensuring payroll accuracy and simplified invoicing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Limited integrations: <\/strong>While WebWork integrates with essential tools like Trello, Asana, Jira, Deel, and others, it offers fewer native integrations than competitors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mobile tracker: <\/strong>The mobile version provides limited features compared to the desktop app, making it less suitable for businesses that rely heavily on mobile workforce management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pricing: <\/strong>Starting at $3.99 per user per month <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"flowace\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Flowace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flowace.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flowace<\/a> is a time tracking software that offers automatic time tracking, detailed project and task management, real-time analytics, and productivity insights. Flowace leverages artificial intelligence to provide accurate tracking and categorization of work hours, distinguishing between billable and non-billable activities seamlessly. Flowace is a valuable choice for businesses aiming to enhance productivity, maintain accurate financial records, and improve overall operational efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Flowace-700x391.png\" alt=\"Flowace project time tracking offers the option to track billable and non-billable hours\" class=\"wp-image-12996\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Flowace-700x391.png 700w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Flowace-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Flowace.png 1141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reporting:<\/strong> Run advanced reports after tracking time that\u2019s both billable and non-billable, including net profit\/loss and profitability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Invoice lifecycles:<\/strong> Flowace allows you to track invoices from the moment they start until they\u2019re paid, and the app makes it easy to streamline future invoice cycles by looking at previous ones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real-time analytics:<\/strong> The platform offers comprehensive analytics and real-time insights into productivity and time allocation. This can help with making data-driven decisions and improving overall efficiency. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Complex: <\/strong>The advanced features and AI-powered capabilities might present a learning curve for new users, particularly those who are not tech-savvy. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost: <\/strong>Depending on the pricing model, Flowace might be on the higher end of the cost spectrum. Its premium plan comes to $10 per user per month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Potential over-reliance on AI: <\/strong>While AI-powered automation is an advantage, there is a potential risk of over-reliance on AI, which could lead to occasional inaccuracies or data misinterpretation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pricing: <\/strong>Starting at $3 per user per month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"bonsai\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Bonsai<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellobonsai.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bonsai<\/a> offers comprehensive time tracking that can help streamline your entire organization and better understand your billable and non-billable hours. The tool offers everything from time tracking and client relations management to invoicing and payments. With Bonsai, you can track your team\u2019s hours and use the generated timesheets to run insightful reports that integrate seamlessly with other project management and billing features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The time reports offered in Bonsai provide insight into where your team is spending their time and how to optimize billable hours. With this real-time insight, you can understand costs while ensuring you keep projects within budget. From there, it\u2019s easy to turn the tracked billable hours into actual invoices in just a few clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bonsai-Project-Budget-functionality-700x404.png\" alt=\"Bonsai project time tracking with billable hour management capabilities\" class=\"wp-image-13205\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bonsai-Project-Budget-functionality-700x404.png 700w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bonsai-Project-Budget-functionality-768x443.png 768w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bonsai-Project-Budget-functionality-1536x887.png 1536w, https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bonsai-Project-Budget-functionality-2048x1183.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Budgeting:<\/strong> Bonsai allows you to set up cost rates per team member and projects, and it can be either fee-based or time-based.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time tracking:<\/strong> The tool\u2019s integrated time tracker makes it easy to capture billable and non-billable hours, which makes client billing a breeze.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reporting:<\/strong> Easily monitor budgets across projects in real-time, and get access to profitability and forecast reports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Custom overtime calculation:<\/strong> If you need to calculate overtime or add a special rate for non-standard working hours, you might find Bonsai to have limited options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrations:<\/strong> Bonsai integrates with various tools, but it lacks deep integration with specific payroll systems that could be crucial for larger teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purchase orders:<\/strong> Bonsai doesn&#8217;t provide a specific feature for creating and managing purchase orders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pricing: <\/strong>Starting at $25 per user per month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"desk-time\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. DeskTime<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/desktime.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DeskTime<\/a> is time tracking and productivity monitoring software designed to help companies manage their workforce effectively. Its core features include automatic time tracking, project tracking, and detailed reporting, which provide insights into how employees spend their work hours. By distinguishing between billable and non-billable hours, DeskTime makes sure billing is both accurate and effective. DeskTime also offers features like screenshot monitoring, productivity analysis, and various integrations that enhance both transparency and workflow efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"521\" height=\"302\" src=\"https:\/\/beebole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DeskTime.png\" alt=\"DeskTime offers project time tracking, employee monitoring, and the option to track billable vs. non-billable hours\" class=\"wp-image-12999\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>User-friendly interface: <\/strong>DeskTime\u2019s interface is user friendly. It offers bite-size stats that are easy to digest and understand while providing deep insight into employees\u2019 strengths and weaknesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrations: <\/strong>Ready-to-use integrations with Google Calendar, Outlook, Trello, GitLab, Asana, Basecamp, Jira, and Zapier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automatic time tracking: <\/strong>No need to log in and track time manually if you choose to run it in the background. This means no more reminding employees to fill out their timesheets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Employee monitoring: <\/strong>Being tracked and recorded could leave a bad taste in employees\u2019 mouths. Think about how you\u2019ll communicate this to your employees before implementing this type of software. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Timer can be finicky: <\/strong>Current users say that if you\u2019re logging a task when you\u2019re away from your desk and the computer goes idle, the timer stops working and this has to be adjusted manually later within the system. Users wish there was an easier way to handle these time gaps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easy to trick: <\/strong>DeskTime\u2019s tracking features can be \u201ctricked\u201d easily by employees who wish to appear more productive. For example, if an employee creates a Google Calendar event, the integration considers that to be a meeting, and once the time comes, that time is imported from the calendar as productive, even though the remote employee might not actually be working. This comes down to the user&#8217;s honesty and usage methods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pricing: <\/strong>Starting at $6 per user per month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-choose-right-tool-to-manage-billable-hours\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing the right tool to manage your billable hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find a service-based company that doesn\u2019t have a handle on its billable hours, and we\u2019ll show you one that\u2019s leaking profits and regularly missing opportunities. Luckily, managing your billable and non-billable hours is neither complicated nor difficult. In fact, with the right time tracking tool in your tech stack, you might be surprised at how easy it is to track, optimize, and manage both your billable and non-billable hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When deciding on a billable hours tracker, operations and finance managers should consider several key factors to ensure they choose a solution that meets their organization&#8217;s needs and improves overall efficiency. Here are some important questions they should ask themselves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Generic functionality and features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Does the billable hour tracker offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Real-time tracking capabilities?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integration with other organizations&#8217; tools?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customizable reporting options?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automated invoicing features?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile app for on-the-go time entry?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accuracy and compliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How does the system ensure accurate time tracking?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does it support rounding rules and minimum time increments?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can it handle different billing rates for various projects or team members?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does it comply with relevant labor laws and regulations?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">User experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is the interface intuitive and easy to use for all team members?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How much training will be required for staff to adopt the new system?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does it offer features like timer functionality and offline time entry?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data analysis and reporting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What types of reports can be generated from the tracked data?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can the system provide insights on billable vs. non-billable hours?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does it offer customizable dashboards for different stakeholders?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Integration and scalability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Will the tracker integrate seamlessly with current accounting and payroll systems?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can it handle the current workload and scale as our business grows?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does it support multiple currencies and time zones for global operations?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Security and data protection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How is sensitive time and billing data protected?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are the backup and recovery procedures?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does the system comply with data protection regulations like GDPR?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost-effectiveness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What is the total cost of ownership, including implementation and ongoing support?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How does the pricing structure align with our budget and expected ROI?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are there any hidden costs or additional fees for advanced features?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support and maintenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What level of customer support is provided?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How frequently is the tool updated?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is there a dedicated account manager for our organization?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By thoroughly considering these questions, operations and finance managers can make an informed decision on selecting a billable hours tracker that will enhance their operational efficiency, improve financial accuracy, and contribute to the overall success of their organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Time tracking tools to track&nbsp;billable hours have&nbsp;become indispensable assets&nbsp;for operations and finance&nbsp;managers seeking&nbsp;to optimize profitability and maintain precise&nbsp;project cost&nbsp;control. 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