EARLY
Windows desktop time tracking application offering manual, automatic, and physical device-based time tracking. Supports billable hours, project budgets, leave/PTO tracking, overtime calculations, and AI-powered productivity insights across web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
Last updated: 2026-04-04 22:53
Overview
EARLY is a time tracking application available as a Windows desktop app, web app, Mac desktop app, and mobile apps (Android/iOS). It offers multiple time tracking methods including manual entry, keyboard shortcuts, automatic tracking based on app usage and visited websites, and a Bluetooth-connected physical time tracker device.
Time Tracking Methods
- Physical time tracker — Flip a Bluetooth-connected physical device to start/stop tracking without opening the app
- Automatic time tracking — Creates time entries automatically based on app usage, visited websites, and scheduled calendar events
- Keyboard shortcuts — Open a pop-up to resume previous tasks or start new time entries without breaking workflow
- Manual entry — Add and edit time entries after the fact, with automatic tracking suggestions to help recollect past activities
Features
Billable Hours
- Label activities as billable or non-billable
- Set hourly rates and automatically calculate billable hours
- Time entry rounding (1, 5, 6, 10, 15, or 30 minute durations)
- Customizable data export (CSV, Excel, PDF)
Project Management
- Project budget tracking with automated alerts to prevent client over or under-servicing
- Unlimited project budgets available on higher-tier plans
Leave and PTO
- Track all types of leaves: paid time off, sick days, vacation time
- Leave reporting and management
Overtime Tracking
- Automatically track extra hours
- Calculate overtime and deficit hours based on schedules and leave
- Manage overtime compensation
Productivity Insights
- AI-powered productivity insights to understand work habits
- Dedicated dashboard for productivity analytics
- Comprehensive time analytics and reporting
Team Features
- Shared reports and team analytics
- Team collaboration with shared activities, tags, and notes
- Automatic team time tracking reminders
- Permission and seats management
- Multiple workspaces under one organization (Enterprise)
Integrations
- Calendars — Google Calendar and Microsoft Calendar for tracking meeting time
- Jira — Native integration to track time on Jira projects and tasks
- 3000+ apps via Zapier — Connect to project management, HR, and payroll tools
- Public API and webhooks — Full API access on Personal Pro and above; custom API on request for Enterprise
- Custom integrations — Enterprise tier includes tailor-made integrations
Multi-Device Sync
Time tracking data syncs across all platforms: web app, Windows desktop app, Mac desktop app, Android mobile app, and iOS mobile app. Switch between devices without manually transferring time entries.
Pricing
| Plan | Target | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Personal | Individual users | Unlimited time tracking, automatic tracking, productivity insights, time tracking reminders, analytics reporting, 1 project budget with alerts, API and webhooks access |
| Personal Pro | Freelancers/professionals | Everything in Personal, plus billable rates and reports, time entry rounding, customizable data export (CSV/Excel/PDF), comprehensive time-off tracking, work hours and overtime tracking, automatic tracking suggestions, unlimited project budgets, Jira and Zapier integrations |
| Team | Small teams (up to 20) | Everything in Personal Pro, plus dedicated success manager, bespoke onboarding, team workshops, shared reports and team analytics, team collaboration, automatic team reminders, permission and seats management |
| Enterprise | Large teams (20+) | Everything in Team, plus setup/migration support, priority technical support, volume discounts, proactive plan review, tailored invoicing, customizable contracts, multiple workspaces, custom API, custom integrations, SSO |
All plans include a 30-day free trial with full access to all features. Prices are exclusive of applicable sales tax (VAT).
Security
- SSO (Single-Sign-On) support for Enterprise plans
- Permission and role-based access control
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