How to Build Your Own TMetric
Replace TMetric with a custom build. Time Tracking Software for Professional Teams
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 86 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 86 features
Time Tracking(13 features)
Automatically calculate total hours worked
Edit multiple time entries at once
Automatically detect and track idle time
Require specific fields to be filled in time entries and timesheets
Add time manually to records
+8 more in this category
Billing(12 features)
Automatically generate invoices from tracked time entries
Mark expenses as billable or non-billable
Set flexible billable rates for projects, clients, and work types
Generate invoices grouped by project, client, or task
Generate and send invoices directly to clients
+7 more in this category
Project Management(11 features)
Customize icons for clients and projects for better visual organization
Create tasks that are internal only or shared with clients
Set budgets for projects and receive alerts when approaching limits
Set granular permissions for project access and management
Set up recurring budgets for projects
+6 more in this category
Integration(8 features)
Open API for custom integrations and data access
Sync time tracking with Google Calendar and Outlook
Integrate with ClickUp for advanced project management
Synchronize time tracking data with GitLab
Synchronize time data bidirectionally with Jira
+3 more in this category
Team Management(8 features)
Track team activity levels and productivity metrics
Managers can add time entries for workspace members
Set custom avatars for workspace members
Individual dashboard for viewing personal time and productivity data
View team availability, workload, and performance metrics
+3 more in this category
HR(7 features)
Generate reports on team absences and time off
Manage leave accrual rules and calculations
Track remaining leave balances for employees
Support for regional calendars with custom holiday days
Visual calendar for managing and tracking time off requests
+2 more in this category
Reporting(7 features)
Track which applications and websites employees use during work
Provide clients with login access to view relevant reports
View detailed breakdown of team activity and time allocation
View summary reports for project time tracking
Export reports in PDF, CSV, and other formats
+2 more in this category
Accessibility(5 features)
Time tracking extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and Safari
Desktop application for Windows, macOS, and Linux
iOS and Android mobile applications for time tracking on the go
Browser-based web application accessible anytime, anywhere
Quick access widgets integrated into popular web browsers
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