Free Laboratory Time Tracking Software for Scientists & Researchers - Track Research Hours Automatically
Timetracker is the leading laboratory time tracking software that helps researchers automatically track research hours, manage multiple project timelines, and generate accurate productivity reports with intelligent scientific time tracking technology—completely free forever.
✓ Setup in under 2 minutes ✓ No credit card required ✓ 100% free forever ✓ Trusted by 12,500+ scientists worldwide
Why 12,500+ Scientists Choose Our Laboratory Time Tracking Software Over LabGuru and Quartzy
Timetracker is the preferred laboratory time tracking solution for researchers, research institutions, and scientific facilities worldwide—from individual PhD students managing 2-3 research projects to large institutions coordinating 1,000+ concurrent studies.
"Timetracker revolutionized our laboratory time management workflow. Last quarter alone, we accurately tracked 2,400 research hours across 85 active projects. The automated time tracking helped our team of 8 researchers manage workloads across 15 different grant-funded studies with 99.2% accuracy."
Dr. Maria Rodriguez
Principal Investigator, Stanford Biomedical Research Institute
2,400 hours tracked • 85 projects managed • 99.2% accuracy rate
Essential Laboratory Time Tracker Features That Boost Research Productivity
Timetracker is the go-to laboratory time tracking platform for scientists, research institutions, and academic labs worldwide—from individual researchers tracking $50,000 grants to principal investigators managing $2M+ multi-year research programs.
Automatic Research Time Tracking
Free Laboratory Time Tracking Software - Never Miss Research Hours
Stop losing valuable research time data. Our intelligent scientific time tracker automatically records research activity, tracks hours by project and grant, and eliminates manual timesheet entry. Researchers using Timetracker recover an average of 12+ unbilled research hours monthly, increasing grant utilization efficiency by 15-25% and improving funding compliance reporting.
Key Benefits
- Automatic laboratory time tracking with 99.9% accuracy
- Real-time research hours monitoring by project and grant
- Zero manual timesheet data entry required
- Smart time recording for experiments and data analysis
- Works with Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices
Perfect For
- PhD students and postdocs
- Principal investigators
- Research technicians and lab managers
- Grant-funded research teams
Multi-Project Research Management
Smart Laboratory Time Tracking for Multiple Research Projects and Grants
Organize unlimited research projects with intelligent grant management. Switch between study assignments seamlessly, track time across multiple research initiatives, and generate separate funding reports instantly. Our laboratory time tracking software handles everything from 2-project student research to 50+ project institutional environments.
Key Benefits
- Unlimited research projects and grant tracking
- One-click project assignment switching
- Separate reporting per funding source
- Real-time project analytics and progress monitoring
- Grant-specific time tracking rules and compliance
Perfect For
- Multi-disciplinary research labs
- University research departments
- Research teams with diverse funding sources
- Large institutions with complex project portfolios
Scientific Report Generation
Automated Research Reports from Laboratory Time Tracking Data
Transform tracked research hours into professional scientific reports automatically. Generate detailed productivity analytics with researcher hours, project expenses, and grant breakdowns in seconds. Export reports to popular research management systems and improve grant compliance reporting by 60% with accurate time documentation.
Key Benefits
- Automatic research report generation from time data
- Professional time-to-productivity conversion in 1-click
- Integration with research management systems
- Grant expense tracking for accurate funding reports
- Compliance-ready reports for institutional requirements
Perfect For
- Grant-funded research projects
- Academic institutions with reporting requirements
- Research departments with productivity metrics
- Independent researchers and consultants
Research Team Collaboration
Scale Your Research Lab with Scientific Team Time Tracking
Grow your research capacity with powerful laboratory team management tools. Add unlimited research team members, assign granular roles and permissions, track everyone's time transparently, and maintain complete project visibility across all researchers and studies in your expanding research institution.
Key Benefits
- Unlimited research team members (free forever)
- Role-based access control for projects and grants
- Transparent time tracking across all research activities
- Real-time research team collaboration features
- PI dashboard for lab management and oversight
Perfect For
- Growing research labs (5-50 people)
- University departments with multiple researchers
- Multi-location research facilities
- Research institutions with specialized teams
Advanced Time Tracking Features for Professional Research Labs
Discover the powerful automation tools that make laboratory time tracking efficient and accurate for scientists managing complex research portfolios and multiple grant requirements.
Smart Research Time Tracking Workflows
Create automated workflows that perform different time tracking actions based on project types, grant requirements, and funding rates for maximum research efficiency.
Conditional Time Filters for Scientific Work
Use smart filters so time tracking only starts when specific research conditions are met—perfect for researchers with complex funding arrangements across multiple grants.
Scientific Data Formatting Tools
Transform dates, project codes, grant numbers, and research data into your institution's preferred format for seamless integration with existing laboratory management systems.
Research Software API Integrations
Connect with any laboratory tool (LabGuru, Quartzy, LIMS systems, etc.) or send data to institutional systems without coding or server management required.
Scheduled Research Progress Reports
Schedule automated time reports to be sent to PIs whenever it's convenient for your research workflow—daily, weekly, or monthly productivity summaries.
Custom Laboratory Time Tracking Logic
Describe your research time tracking needs and our AI will create custom solutions for your specific project requirements and grant compliance structure.
Start Free Laboratory Time Tracking - Setup in Under 2 Minutes
Follow these simple steps to set up your complete laboratory time tracking system and start capturing every research hour automatically—no credit card required, free forever.
Step 1 (30 seconds)
Start Free Time Tracking for Your Research Work
Transform manual laboratory time tracking into automated productivity capture. Our intelligent scientific timesheet software eliminates guesswork, reduces reporting errors by 95%, and helps researchers recover an average of 12+ research hours monthly—worth significant improvements in grant utilization and funding compliance.
Step 2 (1 minute)
Set Up Your First Research Project in 60 Seconds
Switch seamlessly between research assignments without losing valuable study time. Our intelligent project management system lets researchers organize unlimited studies, track time across multiple grants, and generate professional productivity reports instantly.
Step 3 (instant)
Begin Automatic Laboratory Time Tracking Immediately
Start capturing every research minute with our automatic scientific time tracking technology. Whether you're conducting experiments, analyzing data, or writing publications—Timetracker automatically records your work activity and categorizes it by project and grant source.
Step 4 (optional)
Scale Your Research Lab with Scientific Team Collaboration
Ready to grow? Add unlimited research team members, assign specific roles and permissions, and maintain complete transparency in time tracking and project management across your expanding research institution or laboratory facility.
What Our Users Say
Discover how Time Tracker has helped professionals across industries improve productivity and work-life balance.
Time Tracker has completely transformed how our team manages projects. The intuitive interface and comprehensive reporting have boosted our productivity by at least 30%.
Sarah Johnson
Project Manager, TechCorp
As a freelancer, keeping track of billable hours used to be a nightmare. Time Tracker has simplified everything, and the automated invoicing feature is a game-changer!
Michael Chen
Independent Designer
The analytics provided by Time Tracker helped us identify workflow bottlenecks we didn't even know existed. We've optimized our processes and saved countless hours.
Emma Rodriguez
Operations Director, StartupX
I've tried many time tracking solutions, but none compare to the ease and flexibility of Time Tracker. The mobile app ensures I never miss logging important client work.
David Wilson
Senior Consultant
The team collaboration features are outstanding. Being able to see everyone's progress in real-time has improved our communication and project delivery timelines.
Priya Patel
Team Lead, DevStudio
Time Tracker's integration with our existing tools was seamless. The customer support team was incredibly helpful during setup and answered all our questions promptly.
Thomas Brown
IT Manager
The automatic time detection feature is brilliant! It learns my work patterns and suggests time entries, making tracking effortless and accurate.
Lisa Wang
Software Engineer
Managing multiple clients became so much easier with Time Tracker. The project categorization and detailed reports help me stay organized and professional.
James Miller
Marketing Consultant
The dashboard gives me instant insights into where my time goes. I've been able to eliminate time-wasting activities and focus on high-value work.
Rachel Green
Business Analyst
Time Tracker's offline mode saved me during a client meeting in a remote location. All my time entries synced perfectly when I got back online.
Alex Thompson
Field Engineer
The expense tracking feature alongside time tracking makes this tool indispensable for project management. Everything I need in one place!
Maria Garcia
Project Coordinator
I love how Time Tracker respects work-life balance. The break reminders and overtime alerts help me maintain healthy working habits.
Kevin Lee
UX Designer
Timetracker is FREE, forever
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Frequently Asked Questions About Laboratory Time Tracking
Get answers to the most common questions about laboratory time tracking software and how it can transform your research productivity