Looking for a Jira Alternative?
Use Timesheet when you need timers, invoices, reports, and team time data without configuring issue workflows first.
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Easy Switch
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Why Switch from Jira?
See where Timesheet differs on tracking, reporting, automation, and price.
Track Without a Ticket
Record billable work that never had an issue raised for it, which is most of what a consultancy bills.
No Workflow Configuration
Start tracking against a project immediately instead of configuring boards, schemes, and permissions first.
Mobile and Watch Capture
Start and stop from iOS, Android, Apple Watch, and Wear OS, including with no connection.
From Worklog to Invoice
Produce PDF invoices with rates and expenses without adding a paid marketplace app.
Automation From Real Signals
Use NFC tags, Wi-Fi networks, and geofences so time gets captured as work happens.
Breaks, Overtime, and Absences
Handle pauses, working-time limits, and leave alongside the tracked hours.
Timesheet vs. Jira
Compare features, pricing, mobile tracking, automation, and reporting.
| Feature | Timesheet | Jira |
|---|---|---|
| Track time without creating an issue | Included | Not included |
| Native timer on phone and watch | Included | Not included |
| Offline mobile tracking | Included | Not included |
| NFC, Wi-Fi, and geofence automation | Included | Not included |
| PDF invoice generation | Pro | Via add-on |
| Expense and mileage tracking | Included | Not included |
| Break and pause tracking | Included | Not included |
| Absence requests and approvals | Business | Not included |
| Issue tracking and agile boards | Not included | Included |
| Sprint planning and release management | Not included | Included |
| Developer tool integrations | Growing | Included |
| Free plan | Included | Included |
Move your time tracking to Timesheet
If Jira no longer fits your work, Timesheet covers the core migration steps:
- Export existing Jira worklogs before you change tools
- Map the issue types you actually bill to projects
- Track one sprint in both places and compare
- Decide whether Jira worklogs stay for engineering reporting
- Use the 30-day trial to test invoices and exports
- Keep Jira for the issue workflow if the team relies on it
3 Easy Steps
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Set Up Projects
Create your projects and invite your team.
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 Jira: frequently asked questions
Straight answers based on the current plans and published product documentation.
No. Jira runs the issue workflow, sprints, and releases, and Timesheet does none of that. Timesheet replaces the worklog, invoicing, and reporting layer, and most teams keep Jira alongside it.
Worklogs assume the work has an issue. Meetings, calls, scoping, and support often do not, so they go unbilled. Timesheet tracks against a project directly, so nothing has to be raised first.
Not natively. Jira needs a marketplace app for timesheet reporting and invoicing, usually at extra cost per user. Timesheet produces PDF invoices with rates and expenses on its Pro plan.
Clearly, for software delivery. Issue tracking, agile boards, sprint planning, release management, and its developer integrations are the reason to use it. Timesheet is not an alternative to any of that.
Bill the Work, Not Just the Tickets
Track one sprint in Timesheet and see how much billable time never had an issue attached.