--- title: "Time Tracking for Freelancers | Factura" description: "Track time spent on your projects with our Mac or Windows app, then turn your hours into invoices. Free 14-day trial, no commitment." canonical_url: "https://www.factura.ch/en/features/time-tracker" meta: "og:description": "Track time spent on your projects with our Mac or Windows app, then turn your hours into invoices. Free 14-day trial, no commitment." "og:title": "Time Tracking for Freelancers | Factura" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.factura.ch/llms.txt) **Time tracking** # **Bill down to the minute.** Track exactly how much time you spend on projects and tasks, from the web or our Mac and Windows app, and turn your hours into invoices. [Try it free](https://app.factura.ch/signup?subscribe=1&lang=en) [Learn more](https://www.factura.ch/en/features/time-tracker#features) ![Preview of time tracking in Factura](https://www.factura.ch/_ipx/w_1820&q_100/images/time-tracker-en.png) ### Timer or manual entry Start a timer with one click while you work, or add an entry manually afterward. ### Mac and Windows apps Track your time without opening your browser, thanks to our companion timer app. ### Projects with custom rates Set up projects linked to your clients with a custom hourly rate, applied automatically to every entry. ### One-click invoicing Select your time entries and generate an invoice directly, without re-entering any data. Features ## Turn your time into invoices. A simple interface to track your time, organize it by project, and bill it without re-entering a thing. [Start tracking time](https://app.factura.ch/signup?subscribe=1&lang=en) ### **Timer** Start and stop a timer with one click to log exactly how much time you spend on a task. ### **Manual entry** Add or edit a time entry by hand, with a date, start time, and end time. ### **Desktop apps** Our dedicated Mac and Windows apps let you start and stop your timers right from the menu bar or taskbar, synced in real time with your account. ### **Projects and clients** Set up projects linked to a client with a custom hourly rate, applied automatically when calculating the amount for each entry. ### **Filters and search** Find your time entries quickly by client, project, period, or billing status. ### **CSV export** Export your time entries as CSV, with the full breakdown of project, client, dates, duration, and amount. ### **Direct invoicing** Select one or more time entries to automatically generate an invoice, with the hours and hourly rate already filled in. ### **Time reports** See time spent by project, client, or task to better understand where your time goes and sharpen how you work. Explore the app ## There's more to Factura. Simple, powerful tools built for freelancers and the self-employed. [**Try for free**](https://app.factura.ch/signup?subscribe=1&lang=en) ### Customers Keep all your client data in one place. Pull it up instantly when creating an invoice - no more searching through emails or spreadsheets. [**Client directory**](https://www.factura.ch/en/features/clients) ### Invoices and quotes Create and send QR invoices and quotes in minutes. Track payment status and get automatic reminders when a payment runs late. [**Create QR invoices**](https://www.factura.ch/en/features/qr-bill) ### Expenses and payments Track every expense and payment without the hassle. Stay organized and keep a clear picture of your cash flow at all times. [**Expenses and payments**](https://www.factura.ch/en/features/payments-expenses) ### Reports Generate detailed reports on your activity. Follow your performance and make confident decisions backed by reliable, up-to-date data. [**Financial reports**](https://www.factura.ch/en/features/reports) Pricing ## Starting at 30 cents a day. Limiting clients, quotes, or invoices makes no sense. Our plans include unlimited entries. Try it free for 14 days. [**See pricing details**](https://www.factura.ch/en/pricing#details) **Starter** Everything you need to get started, no fuss. **9 CHF** **/month****or 90 CHF/year** - Unlimited entries - PDF exports - QR invoices - Payment & expense tracking - Reports - VAT management - Regular updates - Developed & hosted in Switzerland [Try it free](https://app.factura.ch/signup?subscribe=1&lang=en) **Pro** New Power tools for growing your business. **24 CHF** **/month****or 240 CHF/year** - Everything in Starter - Custom PDF templates for invoices & quotes - Orders & delivery notes - Time tracking - Priority support - Early access to new features [Try it free](https://app.factura.ch/signup?subscribe=1&plan=pro&lang=en) FAQ ## Common questions, clear answers. Everything you need to know about time tracking in Factura. Can't find your answer? Get in touch. [**Contact us**](https://www.factura.ch/en/documentation/contact) Both work: start a live timer while you work, or add an entry manually afterward with the date, start time, and end time of your choice. Yes, Factura offers a dedicated app for Mac and for Windows, with a timer accessible right from the menu bar or taskbar, synced in real time with your account. Each project can be linked to a client and given a custom hourly rate in CHF. That rate is automatically applied to calculate the amount for every time entry tied to the project. Yes, select one or more time entries from the list and generate an invoice in one click. Hours and hourly rate carry over automatically, with nothing to re-enter. Yes, export your time entries as CSV, with the full breakdown of project, client, dates, duration, and amount, so you can work with them in a spreadsheet. Time reports give you an overview of time spent by project, client, or task, so you can spot where your hours actually go. Yes, all your entries sync in real time between the web app and the Mac and Windows desktop apps. Yes, every entry shows its billing status, and you can filter your list to show only invoiced or not-yet-invoiced entries. ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@id":"https://www.factura.ch/en#website","@type":"WebSite","inLanguage":"en-US","name":"Factura","url":"https://www.factura.ch/en","translationOfWork":{"@id":"https://www.factura.ch/#website"}},{"@id":"https://www.factura.ch/en/features/time-tracker#webpage","@type":"WebPage","description":"Track time spent on your projects with our Mac or Windows app, then turn your hours into invoices. 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