The Time Tracker for Freelancers
Stop switching between a timer, a task board, a spreadsheet, and an invoicing tool. TRCR handles all four — so you can focus on the work that pays.
Why freelancers choose TRCR for time tracking
As a freelancer you are the timer, the project manager, and the billing department. TRCR is a time tracker for freelancers that combines all three: track time per client with one click, set a different rate for each project, and turn those hours into a polished invoice without re-keying a single number.
Profitability reports reveal your real hourly rate once admin and revisions are counted — often a surprise. See how TRCR compares with other trackers, pick up a few time-tracking tips, and get started free for every freelancer until the end of 2026 — no credit card required.
Start a Timer, Send an Invoice
The entire flow lives in one place. Click to start tracking time on a client project. When the work is done, select those time entries and generate an invoice with pre-filled line items, rates, and totals. Export as PDF or send it directly. The whole process takes seconds, not hours.
Organize by Client, Not by Tool
Create a space for each client. Inside, you have tasks, time entries, chat, and invoices — all connected. No more searching three apps to find what you discussed with a client last week. Everything about that relationship lives in one place.
Know Your Real Hourly Rate
You charge $150/hour, but how much time do you actually spend on admin, revisions, and scope creep? TRCR's profitability reports show your effective hourly rate per client and per project. You might discover that your “best” client is actually your least profitable.
Recurring Tasks That Handle the Admin
“Send weekly update” on Fridays. “Invoice client” on the 1st of each month. “Back up files” every Sunday. Set tasks to repeat and they appear automatically — no calendar reminders, no sticky notes, no forgetting.
Professional Without the Overhead
Upload your logo and it appears on every invoice. Custom workflows let you present a polished project board to clients with the right status labels for your industry. Client roles give your customers a window into progress without exposing your internal notes or rates.
Works on Every Device
Start a timer on your phone while commuting. Check tasks on your tablet between meetings. Review invoices on your laptop. Real-time sync means every device shows the same state — instantly. No refresh, no conflicts.
How Freelancers Use TRCR
Track every minute, set per-client rates, and generate invoices from tracked time. No manual calculations.
Break deliverables into tasks, track progress with percentage bars, and compare time spent vs. quoted price.
Monitor hours against monthly caps. Know when to upsell more hours or renegotiate the retainer.
Invite subcontractors with limited access. Track their time separately and compare their cost against what you bill.
Your freelance business, simplified
Free until 2026 — every feature, no credit card, no auto-charge. Set up your first client in under a minute.
Try TRCR Free →Freelancers & consultants — frequently asked questions
Is TRCR a good time tracker for freelancers?
Yes. TRCR gives a freelancer one app for time tracking, tasks, and invoicing: track time per client with one click, set a different rate per project, and send an invoice built from your tracked hours. Profitability reports show your real effective hourly rate, and TRCR is free for every freelancer until December 31, 2026 — no credit card required.
Can I track time separately for each client and project?
Yes. Start the one-click persistent timer against any project, and every project belongs to a client in the built-in CRM. Because time entries are tied to their project and client, you can see exactly where your hours went and slice your reports by client whenever you need to.
Can I set different hourly rates per client?
Yes. Each project carries its own budget and hourly rate, so you can charge one client more than another or vary rates by engagement. When you invoice from tracked time, those project rates flow straight onto the line items, so the numbers always match what you agreed.
How do I turn tracked hours into an invoice?
Select the time entries you want to bill and TRCR generates an invoice with pre-filled line items, rates, and totals. Invoices support multiple currencies and tax, export to PDF, and you can record payments against them. The whole flow lives in the same app as your timer, so there is no exporting or re-keying numbers.
How do I see whether a client is actually profitable?
TRCR includes seven reports, among them profitability and utilization. The profitability report shows your effective hourly rate per client and per project once admin, revisions, and scope creep are counted. That often reveals that a client who pays a high headline rate is really one of your least profitable once the unbilled hours are included.