EARLY

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Time Tracking & Productivity
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Time Tracking That Doesn't Make You Want to Cry

How to Replace EARLY

Overview

EARLY is a time tracking software that makes time tracking easy and automatic, giving teams clear insights to fuel growth and smarter decisions. It features automatic app and document tracking, instant manual tracking via keyboard shortcuts, optional physical tracker hardware, and shared dashboards for team collaboration. The platform helps users accurately track billable hours, identify workflow inefficiencies, and optimize productivity across individuals and teams.

Features

40 features across 14 categories

AI/Automation(1)

Automatic Tracking SuggestionsAIPremium

Get automatic recommendations of time entries based on your previously tracked activities and connected calendars.

Automation(2)

Automatic Team Time Tracking RemindersPremium

Create custom time tracking reminders to be automatically sent to your team members.

Time Tracking Reminders

Set automatic email reminders to track time and avoid gaps in timesheets.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Billing(3)

Billable Rates and ReportsPremium

Track billable time spent on projects and create accurate reports to improve client billing.

Customizable ContractsPremium

Complete necessary procurement documents and provide customized contracts to meet your requirements.

Tailored InvoicingPremium

Customized invoices to meet your business requirements.

Also in: Insightly, Airtable, Obsidian

Hardware(1)

Physical TrackerPremium

A playful, physical tool that allows users to flip it to start or stop tracking time. Optional but intuitive way to ensure every second counts.

Integrations(7)

API and Webhooks

Full access to API and webhooks to integrate EARLY with your tools.

Custom APIPremium

Custom API available to fit specific requirements, allowing seamless integration with tools and workflows.

Custom IntegrationsPremium

Tailor-made integrations that fit your workflow, built and handled for you.

Google Calendar IntegrationPremium

Connect your Google Calendar to EARLY with just a few clicks to track time spent on meetings and scheduled events.

JIRA IntegrationPremium

Benefit from native JIRA integration to track time spent on specific projects and tasks managed in JIRA.

Microsoft Calendar IntegrationPremium

Connect your Microsoft Calendar to EARLY with just a few clicks to track time spent on meetings and scheduled events.

Zapier IntegrationPremium

Use Zapier to swiftly connect EARLY with 3000+ favorite apps.

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Leave Management(3)

Comprehensive Time-Off TrackingPremium

Track and manage different types of leaves in one place: PTO, sick days, vacation time, and more.

Leave Management for TeamsPremium

Manage all types of employees' absences in one place.

Work Hours and Overtime TrackingPremium

Track work time and overtime automatically, and manage overtime compensation with ease. Set days and work hours per week.

Platform(1)

Web, Mobile, and Desktop Apps

Track time using the device of your choice: a web app, a mobile app or a desktop app.

Also in: KnowBe4, Jira, Asana

Pricing(1)

Volume DiscountsPremium

Enjoy special price discounts for large teams to make time tracking more cost-effective.

Project Management(1)

Project Budget Tracking

Keep track of project time budgets and stop overservicing clients. Personal plan includes 1 project budget, Pro and above include unlimited.

Reporting & Analytics(7)

Bespoke Insights and Analytics Reporting

Get access to comprehensive time analytics and reports for detailed insights into work patterns.

Customizable Data ExportPremium

Download custom reports in CSV, Excel and PDF formats.

Productivity Insights

Get personalized productivity insights in a dedicated dashboard to understand where time goes and maximize your day.

Saved Reports

Save your customized reports and use the same filters next time for quick access.

Shared Dashboards

Keep teams in sync with one source of truth. Monitor progress accurately, identify bottlenecks, and optimize workflows with reliable data.

Shared Reports and Team AnalyticsPremium

Analyze the data of your whole team and individual members in one place.

Time Entry RoundingPremium

Round time entries to various durations such as 1, 5, 6, 10, 15 or 30 minutes for cleaner reporting.

Security(1)

Single Sign-On (SSO)Premium

Ensure secure team access with SSO, using existing login credentials and no need for multiple passwords.

Support(6)

Bespoke OnboardingPremium

Join an individual onboarding session with one of the time tracking experts.

Dedicated Success ManagerPremium

Experience the support of a dedicated Customer Success Manager who addresses unique business needs.

Priority Technical SupportPremium

Get technical support requests handled with priority.

Proactive Plan Review and Cost-Efficiency ModelPremium

Make sure you choose the best plan for your needs, considering any changes in team size.

Set Up Sessions & Migration SupportPremium

Receive dedicated sessions for account setup and full support during migration process.

Tailored Team WorkshopsPremium

Get your team up to speed with dedicated team workshops run by experts.

Team Management(3)

Multiple WorkspacesPremium

Manage multiple departments with different workspace settings all within one company account.

Permission and Seats ManagementPremium

Invite your team and assign roles to control team access.

Team Collaboration and Activity SharingPremium

Smoothly track time with your entire team, sharing activities, tags and notes.

Tracking(3)

Automatic App and Document Tracking

Automatically saves tools, docs and websites you worked on during the day to swiftly create time entries based on that information. 100% private with seamless calendar integration.

Quicktrack - Global Keyboard Shortcut

With a global keyboard shortcut, users can start or stop tracking and add notes instantly, no matter which application they're using. One keystroke keeps time data accurate and up to date.

Unlimited Time Tracking

Track as much time as needed and keep data forever with no limits or deadlines.

Pricing

Personal

Free
  • Unlimited time tracking
  • Automatic tracking
  • Productivity insights
  • Time tracking reminders
  • Bespoke insights and analytics reporting
  • One project budget with alerts
  • Full access to API and webhooks
  • Web, mobile, and desktop apps

Personal Pro

Popular
Custom
  • Everything in Personal, plus:
  • Billable rates and reports
  • Rounding in time reports
  • Customizable data export (CSV, Excel and PDF)
  • Comprehensive time-off tracking and management
  • Work hours and overtime tracking
  • Automatic tracking suggestions
  • Unlimited project budgets and alerts
  • Google Calendar integration
  • Microsoft Calendar integration
  • JIRA integration
  • 3000+ apps through Zapier

Team

Custom
  • Everything in Personal Pro, plus:
  • Dedicated success manager
  • Bespoke onboarding
  • Tailored team workshops
  • Shared reports and team analytics
  • Team collaboration and activity sharing
  • Automatic team time tracking reminders
  • Permission and seats management
  • Multiple workspaces under one organization
  • Leave management for teams

Enterprise

Custom
  • Everything in Team, plus:
  • Set up sessions & Migration support
  • Priority technical support
  • Volume discounts for large teams
  • Proactive plan review and cost-efficiency model
  • Tailored invoicing
  • Customizable contracts to meet procurement requirements
  • Custom API on request
  • Custom integrations
  • SSO (Single-Sign-On)

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for EARLY. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a EARLY alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 40 features.

Buy EARLY

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying EARLY saves ~$36,960 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 40 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

4 known integrations

Google CalendarJIRAMicrosoft CalendarZapier