Track every billable minute with one-click timers or manual entry. Whether you're shooting a session, writing copy, coaching a client, or managing an event — know exactly which projects are profitable and turn tracked time directly into invoices with no copy-paste required.
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The Problem
Most freelancers deal with these frustrations every week. Time Tracking in Builtomate fixes all three.
Forgetting to log hours means you undercharge clients every single month — money left on the table
Juggling spreadsheets, sticky notes, and multiple apps that never sync with each other
No idea which projects are actually profitable vs. which ones drain your time for little return
Capabilities
Every tool you need for time tracking, without the learning curve.
Start and stop timers from any page. Time is captured automatically — whether you're on a coaching call, photo shoot, or writing session.
Log hours after the fact with date, duration, and notes. Perfect for work done offline, on location, or in client meetings.
See time breakdowns by project, client, and date range. Know exactly where your hours go and which work pays you best per hour.
Workflow
Get up and running in minutes. No training needed.
Pick the project or client you're working on from your list — a photography session, consulting retainer, writing gig, or any other work.
Hit start and focus on your work. The timer runs in the background — stop it when you're done or add notes as you go.
At billing time, all tracked hours auto-populate your invoice. One click turns your logged time into a professional invoice.
Built into Builtomate — no extra app, no integrations needed
Getting Started
Practical advice from freelancers who use Builtomate every day.
Start the timer as soon as you begin work — whether that's opening a client brief, starting a shoot, or jumping on a call. You'll be surprised how many short sessions you were previously forgetting to log. Those add up to real money at billing time.
Forgot to run the timer? No problem. Use the manual entry mode to add hours for any past date. Enter the date, duration (hours + minutes), project, and an optional note — it takes under 30 seconds.
Short notes like "Product shoot — 3 setups" or "Strategy call with client" make your invoices look professional and detailed. Clients trust itemized time logs far more than a single "Project work: 8h" line.
At the end of each week, open your time log and scan for anything missing. It takes 2 minutes and ensures you capture every billable hour before sending the invoice.
If a project feels like it's taking longer than quoted, filter your time log by that project. You'll see the real hours at a glance — use this to have a transparent conversation with your client or adjust future quotes.
When you're ready to bill, create a new invoice and select "Import from time entries." Builtomate pulls all uninvoiced hours for that client automatically — no copying, no calculating, no mistakes.
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