Time tracking by task software
- Task breakdown metrics
- Granular
- Task assignment
- 1 click
- Tasks per project
- No limits
Task breakdown metrics
Task assignment
Tasks per project
What this means
Time tracking by task breaks project hours down into specific work units (like design, coding, research, or revision), providing deep visibility into what tasks eat the most time.
Operations managers, team leads, and consultants who need to optimize internal workflows and figure out which specific tasks take longer than they should.
Granular inefficiencies hide under large project buckets
Logging time only at the project level conceals operational problems. You might know a project took 100 hours, but you cannot tell if revisions took 10 hours or 50 hours, preventing you from charging for scope changes or fixing team inefficiencies.
Signs this is happening on your team
- Team members log all hours to a generic 'Work' task category
- You cannot isolate how much time went into client revisions
- Some operational steps feel slow but you lack data to prove it
- Estimating future task durations is based on gut feeling
- Invoices do not show the task breakdown clients request
What this costs you
Failing to track task hours leads to process inefficiencies, under-billing for revisions, and inaccurate pricing for complex deliverables that require heavy internal work.
Detailed task hour tracking and reporting
TimeTracker requires selecting a specific task before starting a timer. Managers define standard task lists or customize tasks per project. Task-specific reports reveal exactly how hours are spent, pointing out bottlenecks immediately.
From problem to outcome
- Problem
Inefficiencies hidden in project blocks
FeatureTime TrackingOutcomeExact task-level time records
- Problem
Over-servicing client revisions for free
FeatureBillingOutcomeTracked revision hours billed to clients
- Problem
Guessing task estimates for proposals
FeatureReports and DashboardsOutcomeTask duration data for accurate quotes
How it works in TimeTracker
Define standard task lists for projects
Track time against specific tasks and subtasks
Analyze task distribution on project dashboards
Optimize workflows based on task duration metrics
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One click starts a timer, or people type hours in by hand. Every entry ties to a client, project, and task, so the record stays clean.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can we restrict the tasks available on a project?
- Yes. You can customize the task list for each project so team members only select tasks that are relevant to that specific project.
- How does task tracking help with invoicing?
- Task tracking lets you present line-item breakdowns on invoices, showing clients exactly how much time went into coding, design, and PM.
- Can we track subtasks too?
- Yes, TimeTracker supports parent-child task relationships, allowing you to group subtasks under main deliverables for clean reports.
- Does task tracking slow down the team?
- No. With our desktop app, keyboard shortcuts, and simple interface, starting a timer on a task takes less than two seconds.
Track task performance
Expose bottlenecks and charge for revisions. Start tracking your team's tasks with TimeTracker.
Track task hours