Tempo Timesheets
Time tracking solution for Jira that automatically detects time spent on coding activities and provides suggestions in Tempo Timesheets for automated time tracking integrated with Atlassian products.
Last updated: 2026-03-16 19:07
Overview
Tempo Timesheets is a comprehensive time tracking solution designed specifically for Jira users. The platform automatically detects time spent on coding activities and provides intelligent suggestions for time entry, seamlessly integrating with the Atlassian ecosystem.
Key Features
Automatic Detection
- Monitors coding activity automatically
- Suggests time entries based on detected work
- Correlates activity with Jira issues
- Reduces manual time entry burden
Jira Integration
- Native integration with Jira Software and Jira Service Management
- Track time directly from Jira issues
- Sync with Jira workflows
- Leverage Jira project structure
- Access from Jira interface
Time Tracking Methods
- Automatic time detection from IDE activity
- Manual time entry
- Timer-based tracking
- Bulk time logging
- Mobile time tracking (iOS/Android)
Advanced Capabilities
Timesheet Management
- Weekly and monthly timesheet views
- Timesheet approval workflows
- Submitted vs. approved status tracking
- Timesheet locking periods
- Historical timesheet access
Project Planning
- Tempo Planner: Resource capacity planning
- Team workload visualization
- Skills-based assignment
- Vacation and time-off planning
- Real-time availability views
Financial Tracking
- Budget tracking per project/account
- Cost and revenue reporting
- Billable vs. non-billable categorization
- Multiple billing rates
- Invoice integration
Reporting & Analytics
Built-in Reports
- Time by project, user, issue
- Billable hours reports
- Utilization reports
- Budget vs. actual
- Custom report builder
Data Exports
- Export to Excel/CSV
- Integration with BI tools
- API access for custom reporting
- Scheduled report delivery
Tempo Product Suite
Tempo Timesheets
Core time tracking functionality
Tempo Planner
Resource and capacity planning
Tempo Cost Tracker
Financial management for projects
Tempo Budgets
Project budget planning and monitoring
Integration Ecosystem
Atlassian Products
- Jira Software
- Jira Service Management
- Confluence (reporting)
- Jira Align (enterprise planning)
Third-Party Integrations
- Salesforce
- SAP
- QuickBooks
- Power BI
- Tableau
Deployment Options
- Cloud: Tempo for Jira Cloud
- Data Center: On-premise deployment
- Server: Legacy Jira Server support
Use Cases
Software Development
- Track development time per issue
- Monitor sprint velocity
- Analyze team productivity
- Bill clients accurately
Professional Services
- Client project tracking
- Resource utilization
- Project profitability
- Timesheet approvals
IT Service Management
- Track support ticket resolution time
- Measure SLA compliance
- Team capacity planning
- Service cost allocation
Automation Features
- Auto-populate time based on IDE activity
- Smart time suggestions
- Bulk approval workflows
- Automatic timesheet reminders
- Integration with CI/CD for commit-based tracking
Mobile Capabilities
- iOS and Android native apps
- Offline time entry
- Photo attachments
- Push notifications
- Mobile approvals
Compliance & Security
- SOC 2 Type II certified
- GDPR compliant
- Enterprise-grade security
- Audit trails
- Role-based permissions
Pricing
Subscription-based pricing per user:
- Tempo Timesheets: Starting at $5/user/month
- Tempo Planner: Additional cost
- Cost Tracker & Budgets: Available as add-ons
- Volume discounts available
- Free trial for evaluation
Customer Base
- Used by 18,000+ companies worldwide
- Trusted by Fortune 500 enterprises
- Popular in software development and professional services
- Atlassian Marketplace top-rated app
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