The Best Timely Alternative for Deliberate Time Tracking
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Review calendar drafts before they count — no passive AI capture, a simple flat price.
Looking for a Timely alternative? Teetrack gives you calendar-based draft review, iCal support, and MCP access at €4/month, EU hosted.
| Feature | Teetrack | Timely |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | €4/month (Business) | $11–$28/user/month (per-seat) |
| Time tracking approach | Manual timers + calendar draft review — you approve every entry | Passive AI capture via Memory desktop app — entries drafted automatically |
| AI-generated timesheets | None — user reviews calendar drafts | Yes — AutoSheet generates timesheets from Memory capture |
| Passive desktop capture | None — no desktop app, no background recording | Memory desktop app records app usage, documents, and web activity |
| iCal feed import | Yes — Google, Outlook, and iCal calendar connections | No iCal feed support |
| MCP integration | Native MCP tools — all tiers | No known MCP |
| Free tier | Yes — 5 projects, 1 calendar, 90-day history | No free tier — 14-day trial only |
Migrate from Timely in 15–20 minutes
Step 1: Export your Timely time entries for reference
Download a report of your tracked hours from Timely covering recent periods. Use this as a reference to verify totals — you will not import it directly into Teetrack.
Step 2: Set up clients, projects, and rates in Teetrack
Create your client list, project names, currencies, and hourly rates. Set billing rates per project so tracked time rolls up correctly for export to your billing tool.
Step 3: Connect your calendar and review drafts
Connect Google Calendar, Outlook, or an iCal feed. Teetrack imports events as draft entries — you confirm, edit, or dismiss each one before it becomes a record. Timely adds iCal; Teetrack already has it.
Step 4: Track a real week and compare totals
Run Teetrack alongside Timely for one period. Calendar draft review takes a moment each day but gives you full control over what counts as billable. When totals match your expectations, cancel Timely.
Example scenario
“Calendar import turned Figma review calls into draft entries — I confirm them and billing reflects the actual day.”
An illustrative example based on common freelancer and agency workflows — not a quote from a specific customer.
Evaluate Teetrack for yourself
Check the demonstrated workflows and current plan limits before switching your time tracker. Teetrack uses an individual account for each person.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Teetrack cheaper than Timely?
Yes. Timely’s cheapest plan is $11 per user per month (Starter, max 5 users). Teetrack Business is €4/month for a single user. Teetrack also has a free tier; Timely offers only a 14-day trial.
Timely has AI automatic tracking — isn’t that better than manual?
Timely’s Memory app and AutoSheet are genuine advantages for people who want zero-touch capture. Memory records desktop activity passively and AutoSheet generates timesheets from it. Teetrack takes the opposite approach: calendar events become draft entries you review before they count. You get accurate records without passive recording — and without the risk of AI silently misclassifying your work.
Does Teetrack support iCal like Timely?
Yes. Teetrack connects to Google Calendar, Outlook, and iCal feeds. Timely does not support iCal feed import. If you use a calendar provider outside Google or Outlook, Teetrack covers it; Timely does not.
When is Timely the better choice?
Timely is stronger if zero-touch passive capture is your top priority. Its Memory app drafts timesheet entries without you starting a timer, which suits people who work across many apps and forget to track. Timely also offers capacity management and overtime tracking on higher plans. If you prefer hands-off automation over reviewed control, Timely delivers a more automated experience.
Does Teetrack have MCP integration?
Yes. Teetrack has native MCP tools on all tiers — start timers, log time, manage projects, and pull summaries from any MCP-capable AI assistant. Timely has no known MCP integration.
Review your calendar drafts and track time deliberately — at a flat price
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