Teetrack vs Timely: Manual Review vs Passive AI Capture
Both tools turn calendar activity into time entries — the difference is whether you approve them first.
An objective evaluation of Teetrack and Timely across capture philosophy, cost at different team sizes, iCal support, MCP access, and AutoSheet — to help you pick the right fit.
| Feature | Teetrack | Timely |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level cost | €4/month (Business, single user) | $11/member/mo (Starter) or $9/member annually |
| Capture philosophy | Manual timers + calendar draft review — you approve every entry | Memory desktop app records activity passively; AutoSheet generates timesheets |
| AI-generated timesheets | None — user reviews calendar drafts before they count | Yes — AutoSheet (week view + batch editing, March 2026) |
| 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 |
Time capture
| Feature | Teetrack | Timely |
|---|---|---|
| Manual timers for client work | ✓ | ✓ |
| Passive background activity recording (Memory) | ✗ | ✓ |
| AI-generated timesheets (AutoSheet) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calendar draft review before entries count | ✓ | ✗ |
| iCal feed import | ✓ | ✗ |
| Google and Outlook calendar sync | ✓ | ✓ |
Integrations and API
| Feature | Teetrack | Timely |
|---|---|---|
| Native MCP tools (all tiers) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Full OAuth 2.0 server with PKCE | ✓ | ✗ |
| Chrome browser extension | ✓ | ✗ |
| Export to billing tool (CSV / API) | ✓ | ✓ |
Pricing and access
| Feature | Teetrack | Timely |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ✓ | ✗ |
| Predictable flat monthly price | ✓ | ✗ |
| Per-track billing rate and currency override | ✓ | ✗ |
| Configurable time rounding | ✓ | ✗ |
| Workload and capacity planning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team features | ✗ | ✓ |
Teetrack gives you calendar-reviewed control at a flat price; Timely removes manual effort through passive AI capture.
Timely targets teams that lose productive hours to manual timesheet compliance — Memory records desktop activity in the background and AutoSheet proposes entries you approve. For agencies with 10+ contributors, this can reclaim meaningful time daily. Teetrack takes the opposite stance: calendar events become draft entries you review before they become records, with no passive recording and no desktop app. You also get iCal support Timely lacks, MCP tools on every tier, and a flat €4/month on Business for a single user. Where Timely is priced per member for teams, Teetrack is a single-user tool with one simple price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should choose Teetrack over Timely?
Solo professionals who want to approve every time entry before it becomes a record. Teetrack has a permanent free tier, a flat €4/month on Business for a single user, and connects to any iCal-compatible calendar. Timely is designed for agencies where passive background recording recovers hours that would otherwise go untracked.
What calendar providers does each tool support?
Teetrack connects to Google, Outlook, and any standards-compliant iCal feed — Apple Calendar, Fastmail, Proton Calendar, or any URL-based subscription. Timely works with Google and Outlook but does not accept iCal feed URLs. For users outside the Google and Microsoft ecosystems, this gap is decisive.
How does AutoSheet work and does Teetrack have an equivalent?
AutoSheet is Timely's AI-generated timesheet feature, updated in March 2026 with week view and batch editing. It draws on Memory desktop recordings to propose entries you approve. Teetrack has no equivalent — instead, calendar events become draft entries you confirm individually. The two tools solve the same problem from opposite directions: Timely automates first, Teetrack reviews first.
Can you connect Teetrack or Timely to an AI assistant?
Teetrack ships native MCP tools on every paid tier, covering timers, tracks, projects, clients, tags, summaries, and settings. You can start a timer or pull a weekly summary directly from Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot. Timely has no known MCP integration as of mid-2026.
How does Teetrack pricing compare to Timely for a solo user?
Teetrack is a single-user tool at a flat €4/month on Business. Timely starts at $9/member annually on Starter (reaching $22/member on Unlimited) and has no free tier. Teetrack is not a per-seat team product, so the two only compare for an individual: if you need multi-user tracking, Timely is the team option; for solo billing, Teetrack’s flat €4/month is the simpler pick.
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