The Time Tracker for Software & Dev Teams
Fast, keyboard-driven, real-time. TRCR gives engineering teams the task management and time tracking they need without the bloat they don't.
Why software teams choose TRCR for time tracking
Engineers won't use a tracker that pulls them out of flow. TRCR is a time tracker for software and dev teams built to disappear into your workflow: one-click timers on any task, custom Kanban statuses that match your pipeline, complexity estimates for planning, and Cmd+K to move without touching the mouse.
Every action is also available over REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, and MCP, so you can automate tracking from CI or scripts. See how TRCR works as a Toggl alternative for engineering teams, read why custom workflows beat rigid templates, and start free for every team until the end of 2026 — no card, no seat minimum.
Workflows That Match Your Process
“Backlog → In Progress → Code Review → QA → Staging → Deployed” — or whatever your team actually uses. Custom workflow statuses let you define your exact pipeline with colors, auto-advance rules, and transition logic. No more forcing your process into someone else's template.
Complexity Estimates Built In
Fibonacci-based complexity scoring (1, 2, 3, 5, 8) is baked into every task. Click the milestone bar to set complexity instantly — no dropdown menus, no story point debates in a separate tool. Use it for sprint planning, workload balancing, or velocity tracking.
Real-Time Everything
TRCR is WebSocket-first. When a teammate moves a task to “Code Review,” it moves on your board in the same second. No polling, no stale data, no “try refreshing the page.” Timer states, task updates, and chat messages all sync instantly across every tab and device.
Track Time Without Leaving Your Flow
One click starts a timer on any task. Switch between tasks and the timer follows. At the end of the sprint, you have an accurate picture of where time actually went — invaluable for estimating future work, justifying headcount, or billing clients for custom development.
Keyboard-First, Speed-First
Press Cmd+K to search anything. Navigate tasks, switch projects, and start timers without touching your mouse. TRCR is built by developers for developers — every interaction is designed to keep you in flow, not interrupt it.
API & WebSocket for Everything
Full REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket APIs. Build custom integrations, automate workflows, or connect TRCR to your CI/CD pipeline. Every action available in the UI is available through the API. Comprehensive developer documentation included.
Built for These Workflows
Group tasks by sprint. Track progress with percentage bars. Use complexity estimates for capacity planning.
Custom columns that match your pipeline. Drag tasks between stages. See real-time updates from the whole team.
Track billable hours per client project. Generate invoices from time entries. Give clients read-only access to progress.
Free tier covers solo and small team use. Track time to understand where your hours actually go.
Ship faster, track smarter
Free until 2026 — every feature, no credit card. Built with Rust and React. Set up your first sprint board in under two minutes.
Try TRCR Free →Software teams — frequently asked questions
Is TRCR a good time tracker for software and dev teams?
Yes. TRCR is a fast, keyboard-driven tracker that fits engineering work: one-click timers on any task, custom Kanban statuses, complexity estimates, and full REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, and MCP APIs so you can automate tracking from CI or scripts. It's free for every team until December 31, 2026 with no credit card and no seat minimum.
Can TRCR handle our sprint planning with custom workflow statuses?
Yes. TRCR's Kanban boards let you define custom workflow statuses with their own colors, so your columns match your real pipeline like Backlog, In Progress, Code Review, QA, and Deployed. You can group tasks into sprints, set priorities, and track progress as work moves across the board. Every change syncs in real time over WebSocket, so the whole team sees the board update the moment a task moves.
How do complexity estimates and task dependencies work for engineering teams?
Every task carries a complexity estimate you can set in one click, which is useful for sizing work during sprint planning and balancing workload. You can also define dependencies between tasks so the board reflects what is blocked by what. Combined with one-click time tracking on any task, you get an accurate picture of where engineering hours actually went for future estimating.
Does TRCR track our GitHub commits and pull requests?
Yes. The GitHub integration tracks commits and pull requests so your code activity lives alongside your tasks and time entries. That keeps engineering work and project management in one all-in-one tool instead of scattered across separate apps. You also get real-time sync, built-in team chat, and seven reports including profitability and utilization to see how a project is really tracking.
Can we automate workflows through an API, and what does it cost?
TRCR exposes REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, and MCP APIs, so every action in the UI is available programmatically for automation and custom integrations, backed by a Rust backend and role-based permissions. During early access it is free until December 31, 2026 with unlimited users and no card required. After that the Free plan covers 1 user, 3 projects, and 5 invoices per month, while Pro is $12 per user per month with unlimited usage.