Overview

TMetric was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in the United States, a time tracking and time management tool under Devart and a productivity tool built for agencies, consultancies and client-facing teams. Its core promise is to "turn hours into clear profit": automated tracking, billable hours capture, project budgets and profitability analysis help teams reduce revenue leakage and ensure every hour is accurately tracked, billed and reported.

TMetric reports trust from over 10000 companies worldwide, with more than 3000 reviews averaging around 4.6/5. The product covers automated tracking, project profitability, billing and invoicing, teams, timesheets, reports, payroll and time off, and embeds into service teams' workflows through 60+ integrations including Jira, QuickBooks, Asana and Notion.

Key Strengths

  • Accurate billable hour capture: Real-time tracking, desktop and browser extensions, offline tracking and iOS/Android apps help capture billable hours and reduce billing leakage for service teams.
  • Project profitability at a glance: Budget tracking and profitability reports compare time, cost rates, billable rates and budgets in real time to keep margins in check. See cost thinking in freelance work management.
  • Automated invoicing: Billable time, rates, expenses and client data convert automatically into accurate invoices, with expense management and client collaboration to shorten settlement cycles.
  • Rich integration ecosystem: 60+ integrations covering Jira, Asana, Trello, Slack, QuickBooks and Notion feed time data back into project and finance systems. More stack ideas in productivity tool collection.
  • Trial-friendly pricing: Paid plans start around $4-5 per user per month, with a 14-day full-feature trial and no credit card, plus a free plan for individuals.

Product Ecosystem

Automated Time Tracking

Real-time tracking, desktop and browser extensions, offline tracking and iOS/Android apps collect time by project, client and task, keeping full visibility into team activity.

Project Profitability

Budget tracking, profitability reports, cost vs. revenue analysis and profit margin insights compare tracked time, cost rates, billable rates and budgets to keep service teams in control of margins.

Billing & Invoicing

Applies billable rates and client data to generate accurate invoices automatically, with expense management and client collaboration to turn tracked time into revenue for hourly-billing teams.

Timesheets & Reports

Team timesheets, multi-dimensional reports and dashboards cover hours, profitability, budgets and attendance, giving managers a fast overview of teams and projects.

Payroll & Time Off

Supports payroll based on tracked hours plus time-off management linked to core time data, a rare "timing plus payroll" capability among free trackers.

Limitations

  • Restrictive free plan: Geared to individuals, with limited users, projects and advanced features, so teams must upgrade.
  • More traditional interface: Compared with Toggl Track, the interaction and polish feel dated, and configuring reports and rates takes some learning.
  • Average mobile experience: The mobile app focuses on basic timing; complex reports and profitability analysis are best done on desktop.
  • Advanced features require payment: Automation rules, deep reporting and more integrations unlock in paid plans, which budget-conscious small teams should weigh.

Use Cases

  • Agency and consultancy billing (★★★★★): Billable hours, profitability reports and invoicing in one workflow serve client settlement directly. See freelance work management.
  • Project budget and margin control (★★★★☆): Real-time budget comparison and profitability analysis suit project-delivery teams.
  • Teams deep in Jira/Asana (★★★★☆): 60+ integrations reuse task context to cut duplicate logging.
  • Individuals needing a free basic timer (★★★☆☆): The free plan covers personal timing, though features are limited.
  • Teams wanting a modern experience (★★☆☆☆): The interface trails leaders such as Toggl Track.

Pricing

Plan Price Core Features
Free $0 Personal use, basic timing, limited projects
Paid About $4-5/user/month Team collaboration, billable hours, project budgets, invoicing, 60+ integrations, deep reports

Note: TMetric offers a 14-day full-feature trial with no credit card; billing is per user per month with prices varying by plan and billing cycle.

FAQ

  • How do I choose between TMetric and Toggl Track? TMetric focuses on billable hours, project profitability and invoicing for service teams, while Toggl Track excels at one-click timing and free plan usability. Compare them in productivity tool collection.

  • Is the free plan enough? The free plan suits individual basic timing; team collaboration, billable hours, project budgets and invoicing require the paid plan. Budget-focused users can also compare Clockify's free offering.

  • Which integrations does TMetric support? It integrates with 60+ tools including Jira, Asana, Trello, Slack, QuickBooks and Notion, reusing time data across project and finance systems. More toolchain ideas in remote team toolchain.

  • Can I generate invoices automatically? Yes. TMetric converts billable time, rates, expenses and client data into accurate invoices automatically, with expense management and client collaboration for hourly-billing teams.