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Hourtick for writers

Time tracking for writers and content teams

Whether you bill by the word or by the hour, knowing how long pieces really take changes how you price them. Hourtick tracks research, drafting and editing per client with one click.

Effective hourly rate

Set a rate per project and compare it with actual hours.

Research visibility

Track Research as its own task type.

Free for writers

Every feature, free forever.

The problem

  • Underpricing articles
  • Research time that goes unbilled
  • Many small clients

How writers set up Hourtick

  1. A project per client; task types Research, Drafting, Editing.
  2. Track from the menu bar while you write.
  3. Review hours per piece and client.
  4. Adjust your rates with real data.

In practice

A content writer discovers research takes 45% of each piece and adds a research fee.

Included on every plan

  • Mac menu bar timer
  • Timesheet approvals
  • Billable rates and budgets
  • Reports and CSV export
  • Invoiced locks
  • Offline sync

Frequently asked questions

Free?

Yes, with 500 MB of usage a month.

Can my editor see my time?

Invite them to your workspace as a manager.

Team pricing?

Free for your whole firm with 500 MB of usage a month, or $29/month for 5 GB — never a per-seat bill when you hire.

Other teams using Hourtick

Track your first hour in a minute.

Free for your whole team, forever. $29/month when you need 5 GB.