TimeKeeper Free – Keep Your Billable Hours Visible & In Control

TimeKeeper Free is a free floating time tracker for Windows. Moreover, it is built for freelancers, graphic designers, web developers and remote workers. For example, whether you work in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, VS Code or a web browser, it stays pinned right over your workspace. As a result, your time and running cost are always in view.

You also get essential time tracking with no subscription fees and no account setup. Then simply download TimeKeeper Free, launch it on Windows 10 or 11, and start logging billable work straight away. However, if you need more, you can step up to TimeKeeper Pro at any time.

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Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)  •  Portable app – no installation needed  •  Free personal licence

Streamlined Main Workspace HUD

TimeKeeper Free floating time tracker for Windows showing a project timer and running cost

Above all, it is a compact, high-contrast floating timer that sits above your active design apps. In addition, it shows live session tracking, current system time, a live running cost based on your 5-minute block rate, multi-currency symbols, and optional 5-minute interval chimes.

TimeKeeper Free Key Features

  • Floating On-Top HUD: First, pin the window directly over Illustrator, Photoshop, VS Code, or your web browser with adjustable background transparency.
  • Live Running Cost Engine: It automatically converts tracked project time into dollars using your customizable 5-minute block rate.
  • Smart Grace Period Logic: In particular, it calculates billing using a freelance-standard 3-minute grace period rule (extra time under 3 minutes rounds down; time over 3 minutes rounds up).
  • Multi-Currency Support: In addition, you can easily select your local currency symbol ($ USD/AUD, A$, €, £, ¥, ₹, CA$, CHF, kr).
  • Interval Chime Reminders: Meanwhile, optional 5-minute audio alerts keep you aware of session length and work blocks.
  • Responsive Resizing: Similarly, drag the corner handle to scale the window—timer digits adjust automatically while preserving high contrast.

TimeKeeper Free vs TimeKeeper Pro Comparison

Feature / CapabilityFree EditionPro Edition
Core Stopwatch & Session TimerIncludedIncluded
Floating Always-on-Top HUD DisplayIncludedIncluded
Custom Accent Themes & Opacity ControlIncludedIncluded
5-Minute Interval Audio ChimesStandard ChimeTop/Running Hour + 3 Custom MP3 Slots
Global Windows HotkeysManual ClickIncluded (Ctrl + Alt + S / R)
Live HUD Running Cost DisplayIncluded (Standard Rate, Multi-Currency)Included (Custom Client Rates, Multi-Currency)
Continuous Budget Cap Safeguards—Included (80% & 100% Dollar/Minute Alerts)
Custom Audio File Selector—Dedicated MP3/WAV/OGG Picker + System Beep
Auto-Pause Idle Detection—Included (3m, 5m, or 10m Inactivity Triggers)
Client & Job Presets Manager—Included (1-Click Rate & Task Loading)
Minimum Charge Billing Rules—Included (Enforce 5m, 10m, or 15m Min Blocks)
Custom Client Rate Overrides—Included
In-App Revenue Dashboard—Included (Today, This Week, All-Time Totals)
Direct CSV Export & Excel Sync—Included (timekeeper-log.csv + Excel Workbook)

Also need budget alerts, global hotkeys, client presets or CSV/Excel export? See TimeKeeper Pro →

Screenshots

TimeKeeper Free settings panel with theme, opacity, rate and currency options
System Settings Panel
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TimeKeeper Free in-app user guide and quick start reference
In-App User Guide
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