BEST TIME TRACKING SOFTWARE 2025

Time and Billing Software for Accountants

Join modern accounting firms that already replaced manual tracking with a time and billing software for accountants that’s simple, smart, and secure.

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Time tracking that doesn’t take time

Automated billable time tracking

Detailed reports for smooth client invoicing

effortless time and billing software for accountants

Time tracking features for accounting firms

Multi-client time tracking

Easily track time across a large number of clients. Switch between clients’ tasks seamlessly while maintaining time tracking accuracy.

Task-specific time categorization

Categorize time entries by accounting-specific tasks like reconciliations, VAT preparation, payroll processing, and month-end closures.

Time tracking for fixed-fee projects

Set up time budget for each client and receive alerts when reaching your limits to stop overspending time on fixed retainer clients.

Time tracking for hourly clients

Automatically track time spent on tax preparation or bookkeeping for clients billed hourly.

happy users of early

A time tracking solution that makes team members happy

“When I go into hyper-focus and experience time blindness, I don’t know whether it’s been five minutes or five hours. EARLY helps me keep track of this.”

“My time spent on revenue-generating projects has increased by ~10% each week and time in meetings decreased by about 1-2 meeting per week.”

“I love the reporting tool. It’s very graphic and the visuals really help me understand how things are going. The colours make it easy to digest too. I can filter, export and share as I wish and that’s really important.”

“Thanks to EARLY, we can make each hour more efficient.”

“Tracking in EARLY has increased the amount of hours worked that are reported. Before some things were forgotten and missed off.

Intuitive time tracking

Track time without spending too much time

Through automated time tracking, with a keyboard shortcut, or with our slick physical device – track time your way. On a desktop app, web app, or a mobile app.

Automated time tracking

Create accurate time tracking reports with automatic suggestions based on app usage, visited websites, and calendar events.

Physical time tracker

Track time spent on projects and tasks by flipping an 8-sided time tracker. The cube connects to the app using Bluetooth.

One keyboard shortcut

Select a keyboard shortcut to open a time tracking pop-up window. Press the shortcut, choose the task you want to track, and you’re done.

Intuitive Calendar

Manually track your time using our easy-to-use calendar. Drag and drop to add an activity, notes and tags, and mention your coworkers.

time tracking and billing capabilities

Streamline your billing workflows

EARLY is a billing solution that calculates billable hours down to the minute. Whether you bill by project or hour, you’ll never leave money on the table again. Set multiple billing rates in different currencies and track billable hours automatically. It’s perfect for global accounting firms.

Automated billable hours calculation

Easily track time across a large number of clients. Switch between clients’ tasks seamlessly while maintaining time tracking accuracy.

Billing in multiple currencies

Set and calculate hourly rates in various currencies to accommodate international clients.

Profitability insights per client

Get straightforwards insights into how much time and resources each client consumes relative to revenue, to identify unprofitable clients.

Billable hours tracking for CPAs

Ensure fast and accurate client billing

Experience effortless billing and invoicing with real-time reports, project time tracking, and seamless integrations with top accounting software.

time and billing insights

Customizable, real-time reports

Generate client-ready, detailed reports with a few clicks. Showcase your work, save hours on admin and improve client satisfaction.

better project management

Project time tracking and project budgets under control

Keep project budgets in check – create time budgets for each project and get notifications once you are reaching the limit.

+3000 INTEGRATIONS and API

Fast connection with your Calendar and many other apps

Sync EARLY with your project management tools or accounting software like QuickBooks or Xero to streamline workflows, eliminate manual data entry, and ensure accurate, efficient billing, reporting, and compliance.

360 TIME MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Get much more than just a time and billing software for accountants

Work hours tracker

Tag activities as billable or not to track time spent on each project or client.

Leave hours tracker

Tag activities as billable or not to track time spent on each project or client.

Overtime hours tracker

Tag activities as billable or not to track time spent on each project or client.

pricing

Choose your plan and start tracking billable time today

PersonalFor users who want to improve productivity

  • Unlimited time trackingTrack as much time, as you need, and keep your data forever. No limits or deadlines.
  • Automatic trackingAutomatically save tools, docs and websites you worked on during the day to swiftly create time entries based on that information.
  • Productivity insightsGet personalized productivity insights in a dedicated dashboard.
  • Time tracking remindersSet automatic email reminders to track time and avoid gaps in your timesheets.
  • Bespoke insights and analytics reportingGet access to comprehensive time analytics and reports.
  • One project budget with alertsKeep track of 1 project time budget and stop overservicing your clients.
  • Full access to API and webhooksIntegrate EARLY with your tools through our public API
Personal ProFor professionals who want to bill their time

Everything in Personal, plus:
  • Billable rates and reportsTrack billable time spent on projects and create accurate reports to improve client billing.
  • Rounding in time reportsRound your time entries to various durations, i.e. 1, 5, 6, 10, 15 or 30 minutes.
  • Customisable data export (CSV, Excel and PDF)Download your custom reports in a chosen file format.
  • Comprehensive time-off tracking and managementTrack and manage different types of leaves in one place: PTO, sick days, vacation time, and more.
  • Work hours and overtime trackingTrack work time and overtime automatically, and manage overtime compensation with ease.
  • Automatic tracking suggestionsGet automatic recommendations of time entries based on your previously tracked activities and connected calendars.
  • Unlimited project budgets and alertsUnlimited access to project budgets to keep track of your project time with automated alerts.
  • Powerful integrations with:Boost your productivity with integrations for your favourite tools.
    • Calendars (incl. Google and Microsoft)
    • Jira
    • 3000+ apps through Zapier
TeamFor small teams up to 20 members

Everything in Personal Pro, plus:
  • Dedicated success managerExperience the support of a dedicated Customer Success Manager.
  • Bespoke onboardingJoin an individual onboarding session with one of our experts.
  • Tailored team workshopsGet your team up to speed with dedicated team workshops run by our experts.
  • Shared reports and team analyticsAnalyze the data of your whole team and individual members.
  • Team collaboration and activity sharingSmoothly track time with your entire team, sharing activities, tags and notes.
  • Automatic team time tracking remindersCreate custom time tracking reminders to be automatically sent to your team.
  • Permission and seats managementInvite your team and assign roles to control team access.
EnterpriseFor enterprises and teams above 20 membersContact sales for pricingTalk to us
Everything in Team, plus:
  • Priority technical supportGet your technical support requests handled with priority.
  • Volume discounts for large teamsEnjoy special price discounts to make time tracking affordable for your large team.
  • Proactive plan review and cost-efficiency modelMake sure you choose the best plan for your needs, considering any changes in team size.
  • Thousands of plug-in possibilitiesConnect EARLY with existing tools through our API and webhooks.
  • Tailored invoicingWe will provide customized invoices to meet your business requirements.
  • Customizable contracts to meet procurement requirementsWe will complete any necessary procurement documents and provide customized contracts to meet your requirements.
  • Customizable solutionsWe will customize EARLY to your needs by setting up tailored integrations.

Prices shown are exclusive of any applicable sales tax such as VAT.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQ

What is a time and billing software?

Time and billing software is a comprehensive solution designed to help accounting firms efficiently track billable hours, manage client billing, and streamline the billing process. This type of software integrates key features such as time tracking tools, project management capabilities, and expense tracking to enhance employee productivity and client satisfaction.
By utilizing billing software for accountants, firms can easily create tasks, monitor project status, and generate detailed reports with just a few clicks. Additionally, these tools often offer multiple billing rates, online payments, and customizable reports to accommodate diverse client needs.
With modern time tracking and billing software, accounting professionals can optimize their workflows and improve resource allocation, ensuring accurate and timely client billing.

Does EARLY offer a free version?

EARLY offers a 30-day free plan, giving accounting professionals a chance to try out its time tracking and billing features. After the trial, you’ll need to choose a paid plan if you want to keep using the software. It’s a straightforward way to see if EARLY fits your needs for managing billable hours and streamlining your billing process.

What are the accounting features provided by EARLY?

EARLY offers a robust suite of accounting features tailored to meet the needs of modern accounting firms. These include intuitive time tracking tools that allow accountants to effortlessly track billable hours and manage billing rates.
EARLY is a time and billing software that integrates seamlessly with popular accounting software like QuickBooks Online, enabling efficient project management and easy creation of client reports.
EARLY also supports automated billing processes, allowing firms to send invoices and track payments with just a few clicks. Additionally, the platform provides customizable reports and real-time insights into project budgets, resource allocation, and employee productivity, ensuring accurate client billing and enhanced client satisfaction.

Does EARLY offer a mobile app?

Yes, EARLY offers a mobile time tracking option both for Android and iOS. To check out our mobile app, download it here.

What are the key features that a time and billing software for CPAs need to offer?

Accounting firms need time tracking software that allows precise tracking of billable hours across multiple clients and tasks, including tax preparation, reconciliations, and audits.
The software should support flexible billing options – hourly rates, fixed retainers, or per project – and handle multiple currencies for international clients. Integration with accounting tools like QuickBooks Online or Xero is essential for seamless invoicing and expense management.
Reporting feature is critical, providing insights into time allocation, profitability, and compliance readiness. Additionally, features like team time tracking, overtime monitoring, and leave tracking help CPAs manage staff productivity while ensuring accurate billing and payroll.