Choose Timesheet if
- You want breaks, pauses, overtime, and absences recorded properly.
- You need offline mobile and watch tracking.
- You want NFC, Wi-Fi, or geofence automation.
- You want to choose the fields in your Excel and CSV exports.
FreshBooks Alternative
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Timesheet or FreshBooks: which one should you choose?
FreshBooks is accounting software that includes time tracking so hours can be invoiced. Timesheet is a time tracker that produces invoices. If you need bookkeeping, bank feeds, and online payments, FreshBooks covers ground Timesheet does not. If the time record itself needs detail, automation, and mobile capture, Timesheet is the stronger half.
Choose FreshBooks if
- You need double-entry bookkeeping and bank reconciliation.
- You want clients to pay invoices online inside the same tool.
- You need automated payment reminders and late fees.
- One subscription covering books and billing matters more than tracking depth.
| Product | Starting price | Important limit |
|---|---|---|
| Timesheet Basic | $0 | One user on mobile, with unlimited projects and Excel and CSV export. Cloud sync and web access require a paid plan. |
| Timesheet Pro | $10 per user/month | Adds web access, invoices, team features, API access, and the Chronis AI assistant. |
| FreshBooks entry plan | $23 per month | Lite, list price per month rather than per user, with a billable client limit. |
How this comparison was prepared
- We compared the public plan tables and help documentation for both products.
- We separated free features from capabilities that require a paid plan.
- We compared the daily capture workflow, not only the total number of features.
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Why Switch from FreshBooks?
See where Timesheet differs on tracking, reporting, automation, and price.
The Time Record Comes First
Track against projects and tasks in detail, instead of logging hours mainly so an invoice can be raised.
Mobile and Watch Capture
Start and stop from iOS, Android, Apple Watch, and Wear OS, including with no connection.
Automation From Real Signals
Trigger timers from NFC tags, Wi-Fi networks, and geofences so time gets recorded as it happens.
Team Time, Not Just Your Own
See who is tracking what and report across the team on the Pro plan, without paying per billable client.
Breaks, Overtime, and Absences
Handle working-time rules, pauses, and leave in the same product as the timer.
Exports You Control
Build Excel and CSV exports from your own field selection and save them as reusable templates.
Timesheet vs. FreshBooks
Compare features, pricing, mobile tracking, automation, and reporting.
| Feature | Timesheet | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Native timer on phone and watch | Included | Not included |
| Offline mobile tracking | Included | Not included |
| NFC, Wi-Fi, and geofence automation | Included | Not included |
| Break and pause tracking | Included | Not included |
| Absence requests and approvals | Business | Not included |
| Customisable Excel and CSV export | Included | Limited |
| Working-time limits and overtime rules | Business | Not included |
| Double-entry accounting | Not included | Included |
| Online payments and payment reminders | Not included | Included |
| Bank reconciliation and expense import | Not included | Included |
| PDF invoice generation | Pro | Included |
| Free plan | Included | Not included |
Move your time tracking to Timesheet
If FreshBooks no longer fits your work, Timesheet covers the core migration steps:
- Export your FreshBooks time entries before switching
- Rebuild the projects and rates you bill most often
- Run one full billing cycle in parallel to check totals
- Decide whether FreshBooks stays for the bookkeeping side
- Use the 30-day trial to test invoices and exports
- Keep the original export as your historical archive
3 Easy Steps
1
Sign Up for Free
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2
Set Up Projects
Create your projects and invite your team.
3
Start Tracking
Start tracking time immediately - on any device.
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"We've used Timesheet for 4 years at our company. It saves time and makes it easier to track activities across many team members and allocate time and expenses to projects. My favourites:+ Easy to use calendar interface. + Excel export and analytics+ Responsive and helpful support."
David Sommer
"I've been using it for 1.5 years with great satisfaction. The app allows me to keep track of exactly what I'm spending my time on (I work as a freelancer) and to have a comprehensive and accurate view of my activity, month after month."
Noé Thys
Freelancer
"Used this app for over two years now. It's excellent. Easy to use. The layout is clean and user friendly. The developer keeps updating and improving it regularly. I like it so much that I donated 5Euro to buy him a beer in the "donate" option. Try it, you'll love it"
Tommy Thorn
Developer
"I've been using the free version for my business for years, and I love it. Before I discovered it, I was a mess. It helps me keep track of tons of projects at once, and I can quickly and easily switch between projects."
Karynne Moses
Designer
"I've been using this app for about 7 years now. I rely on it and it's been reliable and frequently improved. A great app. Highly recommended for time tracking as a contractor, multiple projects at once etc."
Brian Davis
Freelancer
"Works perfectly. The timer feature isn't something I use all of the features on, but it is nice to not have to remember when I arrived at my client. Developer is responsive to feedback!"
Brandon Knitter
Developer
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Timesheet vs FreshBooks: frequently asked questions
Straight answers based on the current plans and published product documentation.
No. Timesheet tracks time, expenses, and projects and produces invoices and exports from them. It does not do double-entry bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, or tax filing, which is what FreshBooks is built for.
Yes, and many people do. Timesheet handles capture and reporting, and the export feeds whatever handles the books. That combination is common when the time record needs more detail than an accounting tool provides.
Timesheet. It records breaks, pauses, overtime, absences, and per-task rates, and can start timers automatically from NFC, Wi-Fi, or location. FreshBooks tracks time primarily so it can be billed.
Yes. If you need invoicing plus accounting, online payments, payment reminders, and bank feeds in a single subscription, FreshBooks covers ground Timesheet does not.
Keep the Books, Improve the Time Tracking
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