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Head-to-head · Time Tracking Software

Timely vs TrackingTime

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Timely #12 in Time Tracking Software 8.0/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Timely
TrackingTime #15 in Time Tracking Software 7.7/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit TrackingTime

Timely leads on 0 checks, TrackingTime on 2, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTimely · 8.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceTrackingTime · $3.75/user/mo
  • Free planonly TrackingTime
  • Free trialboth

Timely scores higher on our rubric for time tracking software: 8.0 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #12 and #15.

TrackingTime offers free plan; Timely doesn't. TrackingTime is cheaper to start at $3.75/user/mo against $9/user/mo.

Timely is the better fit for teams wanting AI-assisted automatic tracking. TrackingTime is the better fit for teams needing low-cost broad integrations.

  • Timely fits best

    Teams wanting AI-assisted automatic tracking

  • TrackingTime fits best

    Teams needing low-cost broad integrations

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Side by side

Feature Timely 8.0/10 Visit ↗ TrackingTime 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.0 7.7
Ranking #12 in Time Tracking Software #15 in Time Tracking Software
Best for Teams wanting AI-assisted automatic tracking Teams needing low-cost broad integrations
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $9/user/mo $3.75/user/mo (best)
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance ISO 27001, 2FA SSO/SAML
Integrations 94+ integrations 60+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Timely 5/6 · TrackingTime 5/6
Project tracking ✓ ✓
Billable time ✓ ✓
Timesheet approvals ✓ ✓
Desktop app ✓ ✓
Offline tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Data export ✓ ✓
Specs
Mobile apps Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Automatic capture with AI-generated timesheet drafts and project allocation
  • Planning, approvals, budgets, billable rates, and project health monitoring
  • Web, desktop, mobile, API access, and broad business-tool integrations
  • Free plan supports unlimited users, tasks, and projects
  • Integrates with tools including Asana, Jira, Slack, and Trello
  • Supports billing, invoicing, approvals, attendance, and exports
Cons
  • No free plan; paid plans start at $9 per user per month annually
  • Starter limits teams to 5 users and 20 projects
  • iOS and Android apps are available but not actively developed
  • Offline tracking is not supported
  • Starter requires a minimum of two users
  • Advanced controls begin on higher-priced plans
Our verdict

Timely is a time-tracking platform for consultancies, agencies, SaaS businesses, professional-services teams, and enterprises. Its Memory applications automatically capture work activity, while AI helps create timesheet drafts and allocate…

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TrackingTime combines time tracking with project and task management for teams and freelancers. Users can record time in real time or add entries manually, connect work to projects and tasks, manage billable rates, and export reports.…

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  1. TimelyTime Tracking Software 8.014-day trial
  2. TrackingTimeTime Tracking Software 7.7Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Timely — where it wins

    • Automatic capture with AI-generated timesheet drafts and project allocation
    • Planning, approvals, budgets, billable rates, and project health monitoring
    • Web, desktop, mobile, API access, and broad business-tool integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; paid plans start at $9 per user per month annually
    • Starter limits teams to 5 users and 20 projects
    • iOS and Android apps are available but not actively developed

  • TrackingTime — where it wins

    • Free plan supports unlimited users, tasks, and projects
    • Integrates with tools including Asana, Jira, Slack, and Trello
    • Supports billing, invoicing, approvals, attendance, and exports

    Where it doesn't

    • Offline tracking is not supported
    • Starter requires a minimum of two users
    • Advanced controls begin on higher-priced plans
  • Timely8.0/10 · 14-day trial

    Timely suits teams that want automatic capture, AI-assisted timesheets, and project controls.

    Visit TimelyFull verdict →
  • TrackingTime7.7/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    Affordable time tracking with project billing, approvals, attendance, and broad integrations.

    Visit TrackingTimeFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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