8.6/10
Timely review (2026)
AI-assisted automatic time tracking for small teams
Time tracking
Sub-scores · weight6.7/10Weighted average of our research scores. Paid placement never changes a score. How we rankBest for Teams hating manual timersResearched (not tested)
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- Pricing from
- From $9/user/mo on Starter · billed yearly
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 14 days
- Deployment
- Cloud · Web · Desktop · iOS · Android
- India GST invoice
- No data
- Price verified
- Price verified 20 Oct 2026 from vendor pricing page
Our verdict
Researched (not tested). This is desk research from Timely's public pricing and about pages, checked on 20 Oct 2026; our own testing is scheduled. Timely, based in Oslo, Norway, tracks time automatically and uses AI to build timesheets, which suits teams that dislike manual timers. Starter costs $11 per user a month monthly ($9 billed yearly) but is capped at 5 users and 20 projects. Budgets and team management need Premium at $20 per user a month, for up to 50 users. Idle detection and automatic reminders are listed, along with integrations such as Zapier, Asana, Jira, Google Calendar and Microsoft Teams. Timesheet approvals, invoicing and time off tracking are not listed on the pricing page. Support on Starter is email and in-app with a help center, which scores 2/10 for support. There is a 14-day trial with all features and no free plan.
Who it's for
Small teams of up to 5 that want time captured automatically and turned into timesheets with AI.
Who shouldn't buy
Teams needing budgets, approvals or invoicing on the entry plan should look elsewhere.
Our screenshots
Product screenshot · 16:10 / taken during testing
Product screenshot · 16:10 / taken during testing
Scores
6.7/10
6.4×0.30 + 8.0×0.20 + 7.0×0.20 + 2.0×0.15 + 10.0×0.15 = 6.720 → 6.7
Research rubric v1.0: Features 30% · Ease of use 20% · Value for money 20% · Support 15% · Fit 15%. Paid placement never changes a score.
- Features
- 7 of 11 checklist items on Starter (full = 1, partial = 0.5). Starter: automatic tracking, AI timesheets, manual timers, billable rates, report exports, idle detection, Zapier and tracking integrations, iOS/Android apps. Budgets on Premium; approvals/invoicing/PTO not tied to Starter.
- Ease of use
- 14-day trial, iOS/Android apps, 24/7 help center. Points: self-serve signup +3, trial or free plan +2, iOS/Android apps +2, public help centre +1 = 8.
- Value for money
- Reference $55/month for a 5-person team vs median $48.95 = 1.12× → 7 = 7.
- Support
- Email and in-app support; help center 24/7. Points: email/ticket +2 = 2.
- Fit
- Monthly or yearly, Starter max 5 users, public pricing. Points: plan for ≤10 users +3, monthly billing +2, no annual-only/seat min >5 +2, public pricing +2, no mandatory implementation fee +1 = 10.
Pricing
Plans
| Plan | Price | Billing | Key limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $11/user/mo | monthly ($9 billed yearly) | Max 5 users, 20 projects |
| Premium | $20/user/mo | monthly ($16 billed yearly) | Max 50 users, budgets, team management |
| Unlimited | $28/user/mo | monthly ($22 billed yearly) | Unlimited users, capacity |
| Enterprise | Quote only | quote | Tailored onboarding |
Price verified 20 Oct 2026 from vendor pricing page
Tasks add-on from $5 per person. timelyapp.com/pricing redirects to timely.com/pricing.
Features
- Timer and manual time entry Included
- Weekly timesheets Included
- Timesheet approvals Not listed on the vendor's pricing page
- Billable rates Included
- Project budgets or estimates Not listed on the vendor's pricing page
- Reports with export Included
- Invoicing or invoice export Not listed on the vendor's pricing page
- Time off / PTO tracking Not listed on the vendor's pricing page
- Idle detection or tracking reminders Included
- Accounting or project-tool integrations Included
- Mobile (iOS + Android) and desktop apps Included
Pros and cons
Pros
- Pro: Automatic tracking with AI-built timesheets
- Pro: Starter covers up to 5 users
- Pro: Idle detection and automatic reminders listed
- Pro: 14-day trial with all features
Cons
- Con: Starter capped at 5 users and 20 projects
- Con: Budgets and team management need Premium ($20/user monthly)
- Con: Support on Starter is email and in-app
Who shouldn't buy: Teams needing budgets, approvals or invoicing on the entry plan should look elsewhere.
Integrations
The vendor does not state an integration count. Named on the pages read: 8.
Zapier
Harvest
Toggl
Asana
Google Calendar
Gmail
Jira
Microsoft Teams
Company facts
- Founded
- No data
- HQ
- Oslo, Norway
- Funding stage
- No data
- Employees
- 40 (vendor states)
- India entity
- No data
Alternatives
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Questions about this tool
How much does Timely cost?
Timely's pricing page lists these plans: Starter $11/user/mo; Premium $20/user/mo; Unlimited $28/user/mo; Enterprise Quote only. The lowest paid entry point is $9/user/mo on Starter · billed yearly. Prices were checked on 20 Oct 2026; confirm on the vendor's page before you buy. Vendor note: Tasks add-on from $5 per person.
Does Timely have a free plan or trial?
No. The vendor does not list a free plan. The vendor lists a 14-day trial. The cheapest paid option is $9/user/mo on Starter · billed yearly. Limits can change, so check the pricing page before you plan a rollout around the free tier.
Who is Timely best for?
On paper, it suits this buyer: Small teams of up to 5 that want time captured automatically and turned into timesheets with AI. Where it falls short: Teams needing budgets, approvals or invoicing on the entry plan should look elsewhere. It ranks #9 of 10 in our Best Time Tracking Software for Small Teams (2026) with a score of 6.7/10, based on public vendor pages.
What support does Timely offer?
The vendor describes support as: Email, in-app support, help center. That is what the public pages state; response times are not published unless shown here. Support scores 2.0/10 in our rubric, where support carries 15% of the total score. Use the 14-day trial to send a test request before you commit.
Has Startup Helms tested Timely?
Not yet. This profile is Researched (not tested): the score, pricing and features come from Timely's public pricing, features and about pages, checked on 20 Oct 2026. Testing is scheduled, and the page stays noindex until we add a tested-on date, our own screenshots and a verdict based on use.
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