TMetric alternative
A simpler TMetric alternative for teams
TMetric is time tracker with browser integrations, billing and team monitoring options. Hourtick focuses on the core — a Mac menu bar timer, tasks, timesheets, approvals and billable reports — free for your whole team.
Why teams look for a TMetric alternative
- Feature set spread across paid tiers
- Per-user pricing
Where TMetric shines
- Browser extension integrations
- Billable rates and invoicing
Hourtick vs TMetric at a glance
| Criteria | Hourtick | TMetric |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free for unlimited people with 500 MB of usage a month. $29/month for 5 GB. Every feature on both plans, no per-seat fees. | Per-user pricing — see their site |
| Team of 10, per month | $0 on Free · $29 on Pro (5 GB) | See their site |
| Free plan | Unlimited people, every feature, 500 MB of usage a month | Free plan available |
| Task board and list | Board and list, assignees, chat, files, checklists. Every plan | No built-in task board |
| Built-in timer | Mac menu bar and web, offline. Every plan | Yes |
| Timesheet approvals | Included | See their site |
| Mac menu bar timer | Native menu bar timer with live time | See their site |
| Screenshots / activity monitoring | None — no screenshots or activity tracking | See their site |
| Best for | Teams that want tasks and time tracking together, simple enough to use every day, free for everyone. | Teams that start timers from inside web apps via the browser extension. |
We only list prices we've verified. See TMetric for current pricing.
Switching in an afternoon
- Sign up free and add your clients and projects (task types are created for you).
- Mark which task types are billable and set project rates and budgets.
- Invite the team with a link — every plan includes unlimited people.
- Install the Mac menu bar app and track your first hour.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hourtick cheaper than TMetric?
Hourtick is free for unlimited people with 500 MB of usage a month, or $29/month for 5 GB. TMetric prices per user; check their site for current pricing.
Can I import my TMetric data?
There's no one-click import yet. Most teams recreate clients and projects in a few minutes (an admin's AI assistant can do it over Hourtick's MCP server), start tracking from a clean date, and keep TMetric's exports as the record of past hours.
When should I stay with TMetric?
If you rely on browser extension integrations, TMetric may still be the better fit.
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