TimeScribe is a free, open-source time tracking application designed for freelancers, remote workers, and productivity enthusiasts. It allows users to record working hours through simple start, pause, and stop controls. The software provides visual summaries of daily activity and weekly work patterns. Users can organize tracked time into projects, assign hourly rates, and calculate billable amounts. It also monitors application usage and helps distinguish productive work from distractions. Additional capabilities include absence planning, automatic tracking controls, and customizable keyboard shortcuts. Reports can be exported to PDF, Excel, and CSV for further analysis. Available for Windows and macOS, TimeScribe stores information locally without requiring accounts, cloud services, or subscriptions.
Features
- One-click work time tracking with start, pause, and stop timer controls
- Project-based time management with hourly rates and automatic billing calculations
- Visual daily and weekly productivity reports with application usage categorization
- Automatic timer activation and pausing based on screen activity and idle detection
- Vacation, sick leave, and holiday planning with organized absence records
- Offline data storage with PDF, Excel, and CSV reporting and export options