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Free Desktop Time Tracker

4.8 from 1,665 reviews Read reviews

Effortlessly monitor time spent on activities, projects and clients, right from your desktop. Compatible with macOS and Windows.

61110 signed up last month, nearly 3x more than a year ago, all without any paid advertising.

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Walkthrough

See the desktop time tracker in action.

Jibble desktop time tracker on a Windows laptop showing the running timer and settings
A guided tour of the Jibble desktop app
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How it works

From install to payday in five steps.

One free desktop app for macOS and Windows, designed around the journey a real team takes from first install to first payroll run.

1 Download

Download the desktop app. Get started in under a minute.

Download the desktop app from the Mac App Store or Microsoft Store, sign in, and start tracking time. Invite your team by email and they're ready to go.

  • Free forever — no credit card, no seat limits
  • Works seamlessly across platforms
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Download the desktop app

Free for Mac & Windows

Download on the Mac App Store Get it from Microsoft Store
2 Track

Hit start. We do the rest.

The desktop app lives in your menu bar (Mac) or system tray (Windows). One click to start and stop. Edit or add entries anytime if something changes.

  • Real-time timer, always one click away
  • Works offline — syncs the moment you're back online
Explore desktop time tracking
Sign in to the Jibble desktop app and start tracking time
3 Manage preferences

Tune the desktop app to fit how your team works.

Set it up to match your daily flow so it feels natural from the moment you start your computer to when you wrap up your workday.

  • Auto-launch on system startup
  • Auto clock in on app start and clock out on quit
See preference settings
Jibble desktop app preferences showing auto-launch, clock-in, and sleep options
4 Tag

Every hour to the right client, project, or task.

Switch between projects and activities instantly. Track time accurately so your timesheets stay clean and everything is accounted for.

  • Assign and adjust time entries in seconds
  • Keep time organized without extra admin work
Project time tracking
Assign time to projects, clients and activities
5 Review & get paid

Approve the week. Send straight to payroll.

Managers get a clear view of the week's hours by project, client, and team member. Approve in seconds, then export or sync directly with your payroll system — no rework, no reconciliation.

  • Bulk approve an entire pay period in one action
  • Export to XLS and CSV in one click
  • Native integrations with Xero, QuickBooks, Deel, and more
Timesheet app
Approve timesheets and send payroll-ready hours to your payroll system
Everything in the desktop app

More reasons it's the only desktop time tracker you need.

Built into the same free desktop app for Mac and Windows.

Sleep & lock actions

Decide what happens when your screen locks or your machine sleeps — clock out, start a break, or keep running — and what to do when you're back.

Configure sleep actions

Default activity, project & location

Set defaults once and speed up every clock-in. Your chosen activity, project, and location are automatically applied each time you start tracking.

Project tracking

Screenshot monitoring

Optional, transparent, and controlled by admins. When enabled, periodic screenshots are captured while the timer runs to provide additional visibility.

Employee monitoring software

Smart notifications

Subtle alerts when the app auto-clocks you in, auto-clocks you out, or captures a screenshot — so nothing happens behind your back.

Notification settings

Missed the timer? No problem

Add manual entries, fix missed clock-ins, and adjust entries in seconds. Forgotten clock-outs and overnight timers are easy to fix.

Add and edit time entries

Work anywhere, stay in sync

Start the day on your Mac, pause on your iPhone over lunch, and finish the day in Chrome. Everything stays in one account and one timesheet.

Different ways to track time
Why teams switch to Jibble

What to look for in a free desktop time tracker

Five things every "free" tool should give you. Jibble does all five.

  • Free for unlimited users Jibble is free forever for unlimited users. Upgrade only when you want extra features.
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  • Mac, Windows, mobile and browser — all in sync One account across the Jibble desktop app, iOS, Android, and the browser. Switch devices mid-day, no double-tracking.
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  • Offline mode that doesn't drop entries Track on a plane, sync when you land. Local-first, encrypted, reconciled the moment you're back online.
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  • Built-in payroll integrations Push timesheets straight to Xero, QuickBooks, Deel and more — no spreadsheet exports, no manual adjustments.
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  • Project, client and activity tracking on the free plan Tag every hour to the right place without paying for it.
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★ 4.8 from 1,665 reviews

Reviews from real teams

How small businesses, agencies, and operations leads describe Jibble.

The incredible software that revolutionized my work life forever!

What I liked the most about this wonderful tool was its ease of use and incredible versatility. I was able to quickly implement it at my company, and my team and I started clocking in and out quickly and easily. We no longer have to worry about wasting time and energy on tedious manual time tracking processes. This platform takes care of everything automatically and efficiently!

Carlos R TSU, Computer Software

Project time tracking made easy!

The app is available on every device and works very simply. You can track time for large or small teams working on different activities for different clients or different projects. The integrations for slack and mobile apps make using Jibble fast and easy.

Desi B Sales and Marketing Manager, Computer Software

Fantastic product for remote work and payroll management

Jibble has, to a large extent solved our problem of time tracking, attendance system and payroll management as many of our employees are still working remotely. The usability of the product is great. The feature for the employees to take and track their breaks is fantastic.

Taranjeet S. CEO, Software Company

The level of details is AMAZING!

I use Jibble to manage my time as I work from home, and I couldn't have chosen a better tool. The timesheets track my work hours precisely and I love that I can easily edit my time entries.

Geovane S IT Consultant, Computer Software

Makes time tracking fun!

Jibble makes time tracking easy from any location. We use Jibble to track our consultants and freelancers, who mostly work remotely. The app is also fun to use!

Sarah M Head of Sales, Computer Software

Jibble is the best tool for managing staff timesheets!

Jibble is very easy to use and I love that it works on both a pc and a phone. It integrates well with other programs like Slack and more importantly it's an amazing tool, especially with the recent rise in 'remote working'.

Joanna S Manager, Information Technology and Services

Integrates with different applications flawlessly

The user interface is easy to understand and work with and integrates with different applications flawlessly. The Application allows the users to use the services remotely just not only from a computer but also from employees' mobile phones making it more accessible.

Karim K Finance Controller, Design

Great for tracking work hours, overtime and PTO

I can easily monitor daily activities with Jibble's time tracking. I can track remote workers' hours as well as overtime, and also set the calendar according to my region to assign holidays and weekends accordingly.

Apparao R Project Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Jibble to the rescue!!!

90% of our employees work from home and Jibble has made it easy for us to track everyone's time for payroll. It's really user-friendly and handy; I can access the app from anywhere, anytime. We can also conveniently review employee attendance reports easily.

Ayish A Operations Manager, Marketing
FAQS

Common questions about desktop time tracking

What is a desktop time tracker?

A desktop time tracker is an app that runs on your computer and records the hours you spend on work. One click starts the timer, another stops it, and each entry is tagged to a project, activity, or client and saved to a timesheet you can export for payroll or billing.

Is there a truly free desktop time tracker?

Yes! Jibble’s desktop time tracker is 100% free for an unlimited number of users. You only pay if you decide you want extra features later.

How do I download the Jibble desktop app for Windows or Mac?

You can download the app on the Mac App Store or Microsoft Store. Sign in with your Jibble account and the desktop time tracker is ready to run.

Can I track time across projects and clients for billing?

Yes. Simply select a project, client, or activity while tracking time. Reports break down hours by each dimension so you can invoice accurately without having to piece together your work afterward.

Does Jibble work without internet?

Yes. Jibble’s desktop time tracker keeps recording when you’re offline — on a flight, in a basement, on bad hotel Wi-Fi. Everything syncs the moment you’re back online.

Why is Jibble free?

Because the best way to build a time-tracking product everyone actually uses is to put it in everyone’s hands. Jibble is free for unlimited users, forever. We make money when teams choose to upgrade for advanced features — never by capping seats or reverting your plan.

Start in 60 seconds

Stop chasing timesheets. Start running your team.

Set up your workspace, download the desktop app, and start tracking.