Free time tracking and invoicing for freelancers
Most free time trackers stop at reports and leave billing to another tool. Hourledge keeps the timer and the invoice in one place — free during early access. Here is exactly what is included, and how it compares.
Last updated October 31, 2026
What Hourledge includes during early access
- Live timer and timesheet, plus past time added as start/end or a duration
- Hourly rates per client, project or entry, with billable and non-billable time
- Invoices built from unbilled time, exported as PDF with your logo, bank details and a pay link
- Reports for any date range, with CSV and PDF export
- Shareable client report links
- Harvest CSV import and CSV export
Pricing: Free during early access. One simple flat price later, no per-seat fees.
How free plans compare (checked October 31, 2026)
| Free plan | Time tracking | Invoicing | Main limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourledge (early access) | Yes | Yes, with PDF | Free now; one flat price later, no per-seat |
| Harvest Free | Yes | Yes | 1 seat, 2 projects |
| Toggl Track Free | Yes | Not listed on the plan | Billable rates start on the paid Starter plan |
Sources: getharvest.com/pricing and toggl.com/track/pricing, as published on October 31, 2026. Plans change; check before deciding.
Who it suits
Freelancers who want to track time and send a proper invoice without a monthly bill during early access. Leaving Harvest? Start with the Harvest alternative guide. Details on the pricing page.
Questions
Is Hourledge really free?
Yes. Free during early access. One simple flat price later, no per-seat fees. No card required. Timer, timesheet, invoices with PDF, CSV import/export, unlimited projects and clients, and shareable reports are all unlocked now.
What happens when early access ends?
We will notify you before paid billing begins. Later there will be one simple flat price — no per-seat fees. Details will be on the pricing page.
Are invoices limited?
Invoices and PDF export are included during early access with no project or client caps.
Can I export my data?
Yes. CSV, Harvest-format CSV and PDF exports work for any date range.
Free during early access. One simple flat price later, no per-seat fees.