What is the best time tracking app for freelancers and consultants?

There is no single “best” app for every freelancer or consultant; the right choice depends on your priorities—simplicity, invoicing, integrations, or automation—but **Toggl Track**, **Clockify**, and **Harvest** consistently rank as top options for most freelancers, with Toggl often recommended as the best all‑rounder for solo professionals.[1][3][4][6]

Here’s how the leading options compare so you can pick what fits your workflow:

| App | Best for | Key strengths for freelancers/consultants | Notable limits/downsides |

| --- | --- | --- | --- |

| **Toggl Track** | All‑round **best for freelancers** who want ease of use + strong reporting | Clean interface, 1‑click tracking, powerful reports, cross‑device apps, automatic tracking, good client/project structure; commonly described as *“the best time tracking app for freelancers”*.[1][3] | Free plan is generous, but advanced features and team options require paid plans. |

| **Clockify** | Freelancers wanting **free, simple, unlimited tracking** | Very popular free time tracking app for freelancers and contractors; unlimited users and projects on free plan, supports billable rates and basic reports.[2][4] | Invoicing and some advanced features are paid; UI is more utilitarian than Toggl’s.[4] |

| **Harvest** | Freelancers who want **time tracking + invoicing + expenses** in one tool | Specifically marketed as a top app for freelancers; strong invoicing, expenses, and integrations with project tools; helps turn tracked time into invoices easily.[6] | Free plan is limited; best value is on paid plans if you need multiple projects/clients. |

| **My Hours** | Freelancers needing **detailed client/project tracking** on a budget | Included in “best time tracking apps” lists; supports projects, tasks, billable hours, and reporting.[1] | Less widely adopted than Toggl/Clockify, fewer third‑party tutorials and ecosystem. |

| **Everhour** | Consultants working inside **Asana, Trello, Jira, etc.** | Praised as one of the best for independent contractors because it “fits right into the tools I already use” like Asana and Jira, letting you log time directly where you manage work.[5] | Best for those already using supported project tools; not ideal if you just want a standalone timer. |

| **TimeTrack for Freelancers** (iOS) | Apple‑centric freelancers wanting a **mobile‑first tool** | iOS app focused specifically on freelancers: project time tracking, expense tracking, professional invoicing from your phone/tablet.[7] | iOS‑only; not ideal if you need cross‑platform or team features. |

### How to choose based on your situation

Use this as a quick decision guide:

- If you want the **safest all‑purpose choice**

- Start with **Toggl Track**: excellent UX, strong reports, good for both solo and small teams, and widely recommended specifically for freelancers.[1][3]

- If you want **maximum value on a free plan**

- Choose **Clockify**: very capable free tier, popular among freelancers for tracking billable hours and rates.[2][4]

- If you need **built‑in invoicing and expenses** (and want to send polished invoices fast)

- Go with **Harvest** or **TimeTrack for Freelancers** (if you’re iOS‑only).[6][7]

- If you live inside **Asana, Jira, Trello, ClickUp**, etc.

- Consider **Everhour**, because it embeds time tracking directly into those tools, which many contractors prefer.[5]

### Practical next step

To find the best fit *for you*:

1. List your must‑haves (e.g., invoicing, integrations with X, detailed reports, free plan).

2. Shortlist 2 apps from: **Toggl Track, Clockify, Harvest**.

3. Use each on real client work for a week:

- Check how easy it is to start/stop timers, switch tasks, assign clients/projects.

- Generate a billable hours report or invoice and see which feels smoother.

If you tell me your priorities (e.g., “I bill fixed‑fee vs hourly,” “I use Asana + QuickBooks,” “I need detailed project profitability,” etc.), I can narrow this down to a single best recommendation.