For Freelancers

Simple Time Tracking Software for Freelancers

Punchly helps freelancers track time accurately, manage projects, and bill clients with confidence. Whether you work with one client or several, Punchly keeps your work hours, expenses, and reports organized in one place. Designed for freelancers who need clarity without complexity.

Punchly time tracking for freelancers
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Features

Freelance time tracking features

Punchly is ideal for anyone who bills by the hour—whether you’re a consultant, freelancer, or independent contractor. It provides clear weekly reports of your tracked hours and activity in one place.

Track time across clients and projects - Punchly for freelancers

Track time across clients and projects

Punchly allows freelancers to track time separately for each client and project. This ensures every hour of work is recorded correctly and can be reviewed later. Accurate tracking helps prevent underbilling and supports transparent client communication.

Billable rates for different clients - Punchly for freelancers

Billable rates for different clients

Set different hourly rates for different clients or projects. Punchly supports flexible pricing models so freelancers can adapt to contract requirements. Historic rate tracking ensures past work remains accurate even if rates change.

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Expense tracking for freelance work

Record work-related expenses and associate them with specific clients or projects. Billable expenses can be included in reports or invoices. This gives freelancers a complete view of project costs.

Simple reports for income and productivity - Punchly for freelancers

Simple reports for income and productivity

Use reports to understand where time is spent and which clients generate the most value. Reports help freelancers make informed decisions about workload and pricing. All reports can be filtered and exported easily.

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Work from anywhere

Punchly works across web and mobile. Freelancers can track time whether working from home, client locations, or while traveling.

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Professional, not intrusive

Punchly focuses on time tracking, not monitoring behavior. Freelancers maintain full control over their data without unnecessary tracking features. This keeps the experience respectful and professional.

How it works

How time tracking for freelancers works

Track your work time effortlessly as a freelancer and stay in control of your day. Punchly helps you log hours in real time, organize work by project or client, and clearly separate billable and non-billable time. This makes it easier to stay productive and focused on what matters most.

Step 1: Create an account
1

Create an account

Sign up in minutes and set up your workspace as a freelancer. Creating an account gives you a central place to track your work, manage projects, and keep all your time records organized from day one.

2

Set up projects

Create projects for each client or type of work you handle. Project-based setup helps freelancers separate tasks, track time accurately per client, and stay organized when managing multiple assignments at once.

Step 2: Set up projects
Step 3: Track time
3

Track time

Start tracking time as you work and log hours in real time or manually. Time tracking helps freelancers understand how their day is spent, capture every billable hour, and invoice clients with confidence.

4

Set hourly rates

Assign hourly rates to tasks or projects based on the type of work you do. Setting rates helps freelancers track billable time accurately, calculate earnings automatically, and maintain consistent pricing across clients.

Step 4: Set hourly rates
Step 5: Export reports
5

Export reports

Generate and export time and billing reports whenever needed. Exported reports help freelancers share work summaries with clients, support invoicing, and keep clear records for accounting and tax purposes.

Who it’s for

Perfect for all types of freelancers

Average 4.8 / 5 rating on Capterra
ContractorsDigital nomadsSelf-employedBusiness ownersSolopreneursWritersWeb developersDesignersBookkeepersPhotographersVirtual assistantsMoonlightersTemporary workers

Start using Punchly as a freelancer

Track your work, bill accurately, and manage projects with confidence. Built for independent professionals who value clarity and control.

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