Timesheets

People can log hours against projects or tasks, either with a timer or by entering them manually, and submit them for review.
On this pageWhat it is

What it is

A timesheet is a record of who worked how long on what. Staff start a timer or type in hours at the end of the day, assign them to a project or client, and the tool collects them by week. Some tools add approval, so a manager checks the hours before they are used. Clockify and Toggl are examples.

Why it matters

Hours are the raw material of invoicing, payroll and project costing. Without a simple way to log them, they are reconstructed from memory at month end, and billable hours get lost. Timesheets make the numbers reliable.

They matter for agencies, consultants and teams that bill by the hour, and for any business that wants to know what projects really cost. Fixed-price teams that never look at hours can skip them.

What to check

  • Can people use a timer, manual entry or both, and is there a mobile app?
  • Is there an approval step, and can hours be locked once approved?
  • Can you mark time as billable or non-billable, and attach a rate?
  • Can the hours be exported or sent straight to your invoicing tool?

Tools with Timesheets

  • Toggl logo
    ToolPeople
    Toggl
    Log hours across devices with reporting and billing features for freelancers, agencies and teams.

    Master your workweek

    From $9/mo yearlyFree planAffiliate link
    Sign up on Toggl

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Master your workweek tools without timesheets

  • Motion logo
    ToolPeople
    Motion
    Automatically schedules tasks and meetings onto your calendar with integrated time tracking for teams.

    Master your workweek

    From $19/moAffiliate link
    Sign up on Motion

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