Best Time Tracking Software for Developers

Time Tracker Software
for Developers

Capture coding sessions, organize project work, and keep development schedules accurate. Track developer time effortlessly across tasks, sprints, and client projects—without disrupting focus or adding administrative overhead.

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TIMESHEETS

Automatic Timesheets for Developers

Share your timesheets with your clients to educate them on a technical level
and bring more transparency to your business.

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Accuracy

As a developer, you can accurately track your work hours without relying on manual time entry that is usually prone to errors. This simplifies the process and allows you to focus on your core responsibilities, resulting in improved productivity and project delivery.

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Dependability

Get a transparent record of your team's work as a developer, to demonstrate the value of your services to stakeholders, build trust, and strengthen your team's reputation. Showcase your expertise and deliverables, leading to satisfied clients.

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Efficiency

Simplify the billing and invoicing process for your development team with accurate time records. Generate invoices to ensure that your team is fairly compensated for their efforts. Optimize cash flow and nurture strong relationships with your team members.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Stay Focused with Time Estimates and Deadlines

Coding, debugging, troubleshooting, and research. Organize your tasks and set time estimates and deadlines to stay focused on what’s important.

Revision control

Track the time spent on issues on GitLab, GitHub, and Bitbucket.

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Public API

Create your own custom integrations using our public API.

Issue tracking

Track the time dedicated to your development projects from Jira.

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Automation

Streamline your workflow with Zapier by creating zaps to automate repetitve tasks.

DEVELOPER TIME TRACKING

What Developers Can Achieve with Time Tracking

Time tracking for developers helps capture coding time accurately, understand sprint performance, and support both internal and client-facing work. These workflows strengthen productivity, transparency, and profitability across development teams.

Development Workflows

  • Track coding time without breaking flow
  • Log tasks across sprints and epics
  • Capture commits, reviews, and deployments
  • Analyze development patterns and workload
  • Improve sprint estimates with real data
  • Keep accurate records for internal teams

Client & Project Workflows

  • Track billable hours for each client
  • Create client-ready time reports
  • Prevent scope creep and over-servicing
  • Compare planned vs. actual work
  • Improve invoicing accuracy
  • Manage multiple clients with ease

A dedicated time tracking workflow helps developers focus on what matters—writing great code—while keeping projects predictable and transparent. With accurate time data, better estimates, and clearer client reporting, development work becomes more efficient and more profitable.

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Discover how teams across different fields use TrackingTime to log hours, manage tasks and projects, control attendance, and boost productivity.

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TIME TRACKING FOR DEVELOPERS

Track Coding Time, Client Work, and Sprints

Track real development work with precision—from coding sessions to sprint tasks—without breaking your workflow. Get clear visibility across repos, tasks, and client projects so you always know where dev time goes and how your work impacts delivery.

Track Coding Time

Record coding sessions automatically or manually with precise timestamps. Developers can track time by task, commit, repo, sprint, or project—ensuring nothing is missed. Whether working on backend features, UI fixes, or code reviews, time is accurately captured for billing, reporting, or estimating future work.

  • Track coding, reviews, and deployments
  • Break down work by sprint or task
  • Prevent time leakage across projects

Manage Developer Workflows

Keep development workflows organized with flexible tracking across stories, bugs, tasks, and epics. Use time data to improve sprint planning, monitor workload distribution, and align project estimates with actual development time.

  • Clear time logs for each work item
  • Better sprint forecasting and capacity planning
  • Workload insights for dev teams

Support Client Projects

For agencies, freelancers, or dev teams handling external clients, tracking time is essential for transparency and profitability. Log billable hours, generate client-ready reports, and improve invoicing accuracy with reliable time records for every engagement.

  • Track billable vs. non-billable work
  • Create accurate client reports
  • Improve project profitability

TIME TRACKING FOR DEVELOPMENT TEAMS

Level Up Your Development Workflow

Explore practical guides to help developers track coding time accurately, plan sprints more effectively, and improve project visibility. Learn how time tracking strengthens delivery, billable work, and overall development performance.

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MULTI-DEVICE

User-Friendly Apps for Effortless Time Tracking

Let your team work from everywhere. With TrackingTime mobile apps, track hours, add and edit time entries, and view weekly activity no matter where you are.

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TEAM MANAGEMENT

Get Your Team in Sync

Set hourly rates for projects and tasks, keep track of every hour you spend on them with just one click, and get accurate timesheets to estimate and bill projects.

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    INTEGRATIONS

    Add Time Tracking to the Apps You Use Every Day

    Sync TrackingTime with the tools your team uses every day to fit their work habits. This way, they can keep track of every minute without switching between apps while working on their browser.

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    • This app is a lifesaver! With TrackingTime, I can easily set project timelines and track my team's progress. The ability to create detailed timesheets and business reports for clients is a game-changer.

      Frances F. - Project Manager on nachonacho.com

    • TrackingTime was incredibly convenient to use; its simple design made it accessible to anyone. The features were outstanding and the reports provided invaluable insights into my own productivity.

      Emmanuella - Sonographer on capterra.com

    • TrackingTime keeps my team and projects on track. Saves us hours of headaches and facilitates working remotely. Top notch.

      Anne S. - CEO on nachonacho.com

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Get answers to all your questions about our service and plans.

    Why should developers use time tracking software?

    Time tracking helps developers understand how much time is spent on coding, debugging, meetings, and research. It supports accurate planning, productivity analysis, and billing for client work.

    Is time tracking only for freelance developers?

    No. In-house teams, agencies, and remote dev teams also use time tracking to optimize workflows, meet deadlines, and allocate resources effectively across sprints and projects.

    Can developers track time without interrupting deep work?

    Yes. With background tracking and AutoTrack, developers can track time without switching tabs or starting timers—minimizing distractions during focused coding sessions.

    Is TrackingTime suitable for agile or sprint-based work?

    Absolutely. You can track time by task, sprint, or user story, enabling agile teams to evaluate time spent across backlog items and improve sprint retrospectives.

    Do developers really benefit from time reports?

    Yes. Time reports help developers and tech leads review actual vs. estimated time, uncover bottlenecks, and justify deadlines or extensions with real data.

    Can I track time spent in VS Code, GitHub, or other dev tools?

    Yes. TrackingTime logs activity across desktop and browser apps, including VS Code, GitHub, Jira, or Stack Overflow—even if there’s no direct integration.

    Can I group time entries by language, task, or module?

    Yes. You can label entries by type of task (e.g., frontend, backend, testing), language (e.g., Python, JavaScript), or any custom tag to create detailed project insights.

    Does TrackingTime support integrations with dev tools?

    Yes. It integrates with project management tools like Trello, Asana, and ClickUp. You can also use Zapier to connect with GitHub, Jira, or CI/CD platforms for automated workflows.

    Can I use keyboard shortcuts or extensions to track time faster?

    Yes. You can start timers directly from browser extensions or assign quick actions to streamline time tracking from your browser or task management tool.

    Does TrackingTime support dark mode or minimalist UI?

    Yes. The interface is distraction-free and developer-friendly, with clean design and flexible layout options to match your preferred coding environment.

    Can I see how much time each developer spends on a project?

    Yes. You can generate reports by team member, project, or task to evaluate contributions, support resource planning, and identify bottlenecks across the development lifecycle.

    Can I track billable time for client development projects?

    Yes. You can set hourly rates, tag billable hours, and export detailed reports to ensure accurate invoicing for time spent on custom development or technical support.

    Is it possible to track time per feature, sprint, or milestone?

    Yes. TrackingTime supports task grouping so you can track by feature, sprint, or any milestone, giving you the ability to track progress and effort across agile releases.

    Can I export developer timesheets for project reporting?

    Yes. You can export team timesheets in Excel or PDF formats to share with stakeholders, use in sprint reviews, or include in client progress updates.

    Can I assign developers to specific client accounts?

    Yes. You can assign developers to specific clients or projects, limit their access accordingly, and keep each team’s work organized and aligned with client expectations.