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Ask HN: Good desktop software for time tracking?

3 points by aepearson ↗ HN
Hello all!

The company I work for is looking for a desktop application for time tracking of projects.

Here is what we need :

- works on Windows and Mac

- does not require an open browser to work

- can add notes to each time segment (in order to know what's being worked on)

I'd really like to stay away from anything too "big brother"...but it's becoming important, as we grow, to have a good idea of how much time is being spent on things.

What do you guys/gals think?

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dieAntw00rd
https://www.toggl.com
aepearson
Dude, thats freakin' slick - I like it... Gonna go for the free trial.
swah
Is this offline?
aepearson
Yeah, they have an online version - a desktop version (which I guess syncs when a network is availabel?) - and a mobile version. Seems pretty nice.
brudgers
org-mode
aepearson
cool, but I'm the only coder here...and don't use emacs (I like where you're head is at though)
Beached
We use Hubstaff and are happy with it. My only complaint is that you can only manually add time in 10 minute periods.

https://hubstaff.com/

aepearson
The only thing 'scary' that I can see about hubstaff is the screenshot stuff...do you guys use that? If so, how did that go over with the staff?
Beached
We do use the Screenshot stuff only when there is a question about the time clocked. Staff accepts it, as it only takes screen shots while the clock is ticking.