For busy consultants and freelancers, keeping track of your time is essential. If you don’t stay on top of it, your billing won’t be accurate and you won’t be able to back up your claims if there’s ever any dispute. The apps on this list will help you track and document all the time you put in on a project.

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1: Time Fencer

Time Fencer (Figure A) is a lightweight application for tracking the time spent on projects. You can enter client information, work details, and time spent, then view this information within a report. The application is simplistic, but it might be a good choice for those who need basic time tracking capabilities without the learning curve.