FreshBooks offers a simple time‑tracking add‑on for freelancers, but many users look for completely free or open‑source solutions. Below is a curated list of 20 free (or free‑tier) time‑tracking tools that can replace FreshBooks’ time‑tracking features without any cost.
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Unlimited free time‑tracking for teams, with project dashboards, billable rates, and integrations.
Intuitive timer with weekly reports, project tagging, and mobile apps – free for up to 5 users.
Open‑source, self‑hosted time‑tracking suite with multi‑user support, invoicing, and extensive plugins.
Privacy‑first, open‑source automatic time‑tracker that records active computer usage across platforms.
Desktop‑based automatic tracker that logs application usage and provides offline reports.
Simple timer, expense logging, and invoicing – free tier limited to a single user and two projects.
Unlimited users, automatic tracking, and basic reporting – ideal for small teams.
Activity‑based tracking with screenshots, GPS, and integrations – free tier for solo freelancers.
Automatic background tracking of digital activity, weekly productivity summaries, and focus sessions.
AI‑driven automatic tracking that builds a visual timeline of work – free for single users.
All‑in‑one work platform with built‑in time‑tracking, task management, and reporting at no cost.
Collaboration suite offering time‑tracking, task boards, and CRM for up to 12 users.
Project management with integrated timesheets, milestones, and Gantt charts.
Open‑source project management with work‑package based time tracking and reporting.
Ruby‑based open‑source project tracker that includes per‑issue time logging and plugins for enhanced reporting.
Free ERP suite with a Timesheets module, task management, and invoicing.
Open‑source time‑tracking web app focused on simplicity, with project and activity categorisation.
Project management with built‑in timer, task boards, and invoicing – free tier limited to a single user.
Simple timer, billable rates, and productivity reports – free plan for solo professionals.