2023 TimeCamp Review: Pricing, Features & Alternatives

TimeCamp is a time and attendance tracker that also serves as a lightweight project management software. Available via web browser, mobile app, and desktop program, it provides users’ productivity insights and, depending on the plan, has invoicing, billing, and reporting features. It comes with free and paid subscriptions, which start at $7 per month, per user.

TimeCamp received an overall score of 4 out of 5 in our evaluation of the best time trackers. It got notably perfect scores for pricing and reporting and also received high marks for billable hours and job costing features because of its strong invoicing, productivity, and payment tools. However, TimeCamp lost points because of some limited time tracking features and a smaller number of reviews on popular websites.

TimeCamp Overview

TimeCamp

Overall Score: 4.00 / 5

RATING CRITERIA	Pricing		5.00 / 5
	Time tracking functions		3.25 / 5
	Billable hours and job costing		4.38 / 5
	Reporting		5.00 / 5
	Ease of use		3.38 / 5
	Popularity		3.00 / 5

What We Like

• Intuitive time-tracking features; has an automatic and manual tracker
• Detailed reporting with different view capabilities
• Integration with other productivity software, such as Asana, Trello, or Slack

What's Missing

• Multiple functional features may be complicated for new users
• Manual time tracker has glitches
• Mobile app is sluggish and difficult to use

Deciding Factors

• Offers a free plan with unlimited users and projects
• Tracks productive vs unproductive time
• Can be used on desktop and mobile
• Can add projects, break them down into tasks, and add users to these tasks and projects
• Screenshot tracking available
• Integrates with popular accounting tools like Xero and QuickBooks

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What We Recommend TimeCamp For

TimeCamp monitors time spent on tasks, which are classified as productive or idle. It also helps project managers monitor their project profitability using its billing and invoicing features.

In short, TimeCamp is best for:

• Individuals who primarily want to track and manage productivity: TimeCamp offers its basic features, including productivity insights and unlimited tasks and projects, at no cost. This, plus its strong productivity and reporting tools, helped TimeCamp earn a spot in our guide to the best time tracking software.
• Freelancers and contractors looking for a lightweight project management tool: The automated time tracking feature allows users to set up keywords for their clients or projects. Once TimeCamp detects them in their activities, it assigns this time automatically to the right client or project. The desktop and web-based apps can then run silently in the background.
• Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with remote and/or in-office employees: TimeCamp helps track what employees are working on, whether on-site or remote. The software’s GPS tracker, though still in the beta version, allows organizations to manage their team member’s localization. TimeCamp also has a leave management feature.
• Those looking for a time tracker that integrates with other popular apps: TimeCamp not only helps users track their hours easily but also allows integration with other software such as Trello, Microsoft Teams, and Slack, for a smoother work process.

When TimeCamp Would Not Be a Good Fit

• Organizations looking for a simple time tracker that’s easy to set up: Although TimeCamp is intuitive and simple to use for individuals, businesses with new users may find it complex to set up. Training new users could take time. Businesses that constantly hire new employees may find their productivity reduced with training. Instead, consider using Hubstaff, which comes with a user-friendly interface and controls.
• Individuals looking for free invoicing: Although users can use the time-tracking tool for free, they must get the paid plan to obtain additional features, such as invoicing. A better option is Harvest, where its free plan comes with an invoicing option and expense reports.

TimeCamp Top Alternatives

	Visit Harvest	Visit Hubstaff	Visit QuickBooks Time
Best for	Freelancers that want a free time tracker to invoice clients and accept payments	Businesses with employees working at different locations	QuickBooks users looking for a time tracker and attendance tool for hourly employees
Monthly Fees	Starts at $12 per user	Starts at $7 to $20 per user	$20 plus $8 per employee
	Harvest review	Hubstaff review	QuickBooks Time review

TimeCamp got a perfect mark for pricing because of its offerings of a free plan and flexible and multiple paid plans plus transparent fees on its website. All of TimeCamp’s plans, including the free option, come with unlimited users and projects. TimeCamp also offers an Enterprise plan that has everything in Pro, plus a self-hosted server, private cloud implementations, and personalized training. Check TimeCamp’s pricing on the table below.

*Annual plans are available at a discount.

TimeCamp allows users to monitor which tasks take up the most time and develop ways to use their time more effectively. However, it only got 3.25 out of 5 for this criterion because it does not send clock-in and overtime alerts to administrators or limit early clock-ins or prevent overtime. It also doesn’t have geofencing and geotracking and has limited clock-in options.

TimeCamp currently works on Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu. You can track time through your web browser and TimeCamp’s mobile and desktop apps—right after you create a project. If you are a project manager, then you can designate a project to team members. As an individual, you can work on several projects and track time spent on those separately. If you need to take a break, then pause or stop the timer.

TimeCamp’s desktop app shows minimal features.

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TimeCamp’s web-based dashboard.

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You may also use keywords in its automated time-tracking feature. TimeTracker can capture and record time spent on different tasks with the set keywords automatically. You can switch between automatic and manual modes any time.

With auto tracking, TimeCamp automatically assigns the appropriate time to projects and tasks.

If you make mistakes in tracking time manually, TimeCamp has features to correct errors. For example, tracking time but forgetting to assign time to the proper project. You can adjust this manually to reflect the correct project or task. If you forgot to track your time when you started working, you can add or remove time manually.

TimeCamp’s time tracking function does not end in keeping logs for projects—you can also track overtime. The platform is also equipped with leave management features to help users monitor sick, vacation, and holiday leaves.

For this criteria, TimeCamp received a high score as it has almost everything we’re looking for, including the ability to allocate hours by job code, compare estimated to actual hours, and project management tools. If not for the extra costs of generating invoices to customers, TimeCamp would have gotten a perfect score.

Productivity and Project Tracking

Teams can monitor their time on specific tasks and ensure that they’re designating the proper time needed. This feature will help project managers understand which tasks take up more time and which ones to reduce.

Team managers can view people reports by days.

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TimeCamp also allows team managers to view people reports by tasks.

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With TimeCamp, it’s possible to measure a member’s idle and productive hours. You may also enable its computer screenshots feature to verify productivity.

TimeCamp’s allows project managers to view a member’s productive and nonproductive times.

TimeCamp also has a Private Time feature, which when turned on, stops the time tracking and monitoring. Team managers can view how much time is used but not what apps and URLs were opened. However, I found that Private Time is not as easily accessible on the web app compared to the desktop version.

Invoice Management

This feature is available only in the Pro plan. You can specify your hourly rate for specific projects and integrate your PayPal account into the system. Time Camp will then generate the total cost over time, so it’s easy to see how much to bill the client.

You can integrate accounting tools like Xero and QuickBooks and export invoices from TimeCamp to your preferred software. You can then send the invoice to your clients as a PDF file or a link.

Reporting is a strong area for TimeCamp because it can produce customizable reports using its collected data for tasks or projects. You can generate reports for each team member. In these reports, expect to see an overview of each team member’s productivity, how they’re spending their time, and how each task progresses. Reports can be generated by project or team member over time.

When you go to the Reports tab and select a specific task or project, it will show a graph of the number of hours used for the project. The report will also show an estimate of the billable hours allocated to the project. TimeCamp also allows you to review detailed activity reports for every individual, such as detailed logs.

• Click to start, pause, or stop timer
• Knowledge base
• Can integrate with about 90 apps
• Straightforward once learned
• Live chat support

TimeCamp only received 3.38 out of 5 for this criterion because it comes with a slight learning curve. I have found that TimeCamp’s host of features beyond time tracking can be overwhelming. It’s a good thing that they provide email and live chat support for questions or troubles using its apps. I like their live chat feature, which connects users to real support agents and not chatbots. They also have a knowledge base on their website for technical questions on using TimeCamp.

TimeCamp is simple to use once you learn its many features. You can use it like a stopwatch where you start, pause, or stop time for a specific project. Setting up a new project is also straightforward and can be done quickly on both the web and desktop apps.

After setting up an account, you can immediately use the time tracker for your projects. For businesses, they first need to invite the employees to make their TimeCamp logins. Project managers can then designate them to projects and prompt them to track their time using the software.

I think that TimeCamp is most efficient when combined with other productivity software. Using its integration feature is especially helpful if you need to monitor billable hours, track ongoing tasks, and check project progress.

TimeCamp only got 3 out 5 for popularity because of its lower number of user reviews on popular websites including Capterra and G2. We gave highest points for providers with at least 1,000 ratings. However, users rated the software highly with only a few complaints about the app glitching.

Many individuals who left TimeCamp reviews praised its effective time tracking capability. Freelancers find the free version an excellent tool to monitor their productivity and determine how much time they have spent working on a task. Team leaders like the reporting feature and the simple way of generating a weekly timesheet, which they can swiftly share with their co-workers.

The most common complaints with TimeCamp include its mobile app, which can be sluggish and less intuitive than its web-based app. Mac users also complain about the desktop app malfunctioning.

TimeCamp has received the following scores on the following sites:

• G2: 4.6/5.0 from nearly 200 reviews
• Capterra: 4.7/5.0 from more than 550 reviews

Bottom Line

TimeCamp is a time-tracking tool that freelancers and project managers find useful. The free plan allows individuals to track their time effectively, making it a cost-effective solution to monitor their productivity on various projects or tasks. Businesses can also monitor their employees’ attendance, leave, and overtime. Users can also opt for paid plans to take advantage of their billing and invoicing features.

It provides a 14-day free trial without the need for a credit card, so you can check if it’s the right tool for your business.

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