Jibble leads with an unlimited-user free plan plus built-in biometric and GPS fraud prevention aimed at hourly and field workforces. TimeCamp also offers a…
freemium · From Free (paid plans from $2.99/user/month)
Best for: Cost-conscious agencies and mid-size teams that want automatic time tracking plus budgeting and invoicing at aggressively low paid-tier prices.
freemium · From Free (up to 2 seats); paid plans from $7/user/month
Best for: Freelancers and small teams who want their timer embedded directly inside 50+ other web apps alongside billing-grade budgeting and invoicing.
At a Glance
Jibble
TimeCamp
TMetric
Primary category
Time Tracking
Time Tracking
Time Tracking
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
Freemium
freemium
freemium
Starting price
Free
Free (paid plans from $2.99/user/month)
Free (up to 2 seats); paid plans from $7/user/month
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Yes
Free trial
Yes
Yes
Yes
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android, Mac, Windows
Web, Mac, Windows
Web, iOS, Android, Mac, Windows
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Not documented
Yes
Not documented
Public API
Yes
Yes
Yes
Standout Differences
Unlimited-User Free Plans
Jibble and TimeCamp both offer a genuinely free tier with unlimited users, while TMetric's free plan caps out at two seats.
Jibble, TimeCamp
Biometric and Location Verification
Jibble bundles facial recognition and GPS geofencing to prevent buddy punching, even on its free plan.
Jibble
Cross-App Embedded Timer
TMetric's timer works as an overlay inside more than 50 popular web apps, letting users track time without leaving their existing tools.
TMetric
Automatic, No-Timer Tracking
TimeCamp automatically tracks time spent in applications and websites in the background and maps it to projects without manual start and stop actions.
TimeCamp
Feature-by-Feature
Location and Identity Verification
Feature
Jibble
TimeCamp
TMetric
GPS location tracking and geofencing
Available
Not documented
Not documented
Facial recognition or biometric verification
Available
Not documented
Not documented
Monitoring and Billing
Feature
Jibble
TimeCamp
TMetric
Automatic background time tracking (no manual timer)
Not documented
Available
Not documented
Screenshot or activity monitoring
Available
Available
Available
Client invoicing from tracked hours
Available
Available
Available
Access and Integrations
Feature
Jibble
TimeCamp
TMetric
Free plan with unlimited users
Available
Available
Unavailable
Payroll or accounting integrations
Available
Available
Available
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
Jibble
Free — Free forever
Premium — $4.49/user/month billed annually
Ultimate — $7.99/user/month billed annually
Enterprise — Custom pricing annual contract
TimeCamp
Free — $0 forever
Starter — $3.99/user/month (annual) or $5.49/user/month (monthly) monthly or annual
Premium — $6.99/user/month (annual) or $9.99/user/month (monthly) monthly or annual
Ultimate — $9.99/user/month (annual) or $13.99/user/month (monthly) monthly or annual
Enterprise — Custom custom
TMetric
Free — $0 N/A (up to 2 seats)
Professional — $7/user/month Monthly or annual (annual saves up to 20%)
Business — $9/user/month Monthly or annual (annual saves up to 20%)
Enterprise — Custom Custom
Pros & Cons
Jibble
Pros
Unlimited users on a genuinely free-forever plan with no credit card required
Biometric facial recognition and geofencing help prevent buddy punching even on the free tier
Works across web, iOS, Android, Mac, Windows and shared kiosk devices
Fast setup and simple interface suited to non-technical hourly workforces
Strong offline support for field, construction and remote teams
Cons
Advanced reporting, screenshots and priority support require paid Premium or Ultimate tiers
Premium and Ultimate prices rose sharply in March 2026, roughly 60 to 80 percent higher than before
Less scheduling and shift-planning depth than dedicated workforce platforms like Deputy or When I Work
Some users report occasional GPS or facial recognition accuracy issues on older mobile devices
Support responsiveness can be slower for customers on the free plan
TimeCamp
Pros
Free plan supports unlimited users, unusually generous for the time tracking category
Paid tiers are significantly cheaper than many direct competitors
Combines time tracking with invoicing, budgeting, and attendance in one platform
Automatic, AI-assisted time tracking reduces manual timer management
Enterprise tier offers self-hosted deployment for data-sensitive organizations
Cons
Interface and reporting can feel less polished than higher-priced competitors like Toggl Track
Some advanced features (screenshots, SSO, custom roles) are locked behind the top Ultimate tier
Integration depth on lower tiers is limited compared to Premium and Ultimate plans
Automatic tracking accuracy depends on desktop app usage and can require manual correction
Company size and brand recognition are smaller than category leaders
TMetric
Pros
Generous free plan with unlimited projects and clients for up to two seats
Affordable per-seat pricing compared to many competing time trackers
Timer can be embedded inside dozens of other web apps for frictionless tracking
Strong budgeting and invoicing tools for freelancers and agencies
Backed by Devart, an established developer tools company with decades of experience
Cons
Interface and reporting feel more utilitarian than modern competitors like Toggl Track
Screenshot and activity monitoring are gated behind the higher Business tier
Fewer built-in integrations than larger time tracking platforms
Mobile app functionality is more limited than the desktop and web experience
Enterprise pricing is not published and requires contacting sales
Use Cases
Choose Jibble: Hourly, field-based, or deskless workforces that need low-cost attendance tracking with GPS and facial-recognition fraud prevention.
Choose TimeCamp: Cost-conscious agencies and mid-size teams that want automatic time tracking plus budgeting and invoicing at aggressively low paid-tier prices.
Choose TMetric: Freelancers and small teams who want their timer embedded directly inside 50+ other web apps alongside billing-grade budgeting and invoicing.
Jibble
Field service and construction attendance — GPS-verified clock-ins and geofencing confirm crews are on the correct job site before hours are logged, reducing payroll disputes.
Shift-based retail and hospitality teams — Kiosk mode lets multiple hourly staff clock in on one shared device with facial recognition to prevent buddy punching.
Remote and distributed agency billing — Project-level time tracking and automated timesheets let agencies convert tracked hours directly into client invoices.
TimeCamp
Freelancer and small team time tracking — Freelancers and small teams use TimeCamp's free plan to track billable hours without per-seat cost.
Agency invoicing and budgeting — Agencies use TimeCamp to convert tracked billable hours directly into client invoices while monitoring project budgets.
Enterprise workforce attendance — Larger organizations use TimeCamp's attendance, time-off, and self-hosted Enterprise tier to manage distributed workforce compliance.
TMetric
Freelance Time and Billing Tracking — Freelancers track billable hours across multiple clients, set project budgets, and generate invoices directly from logged time.
Agency Team Time Management — Agencies use screenshots, activity monitoring, and team timesheets to track how staff time is spent across client projects.
Embedded Tracking Inside Existing Tools — Teams that already use Jira, ClickUp, or Redmine add TMetric's timer directly inside those apps to log time without switching tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tool has a truly unlimited free plan?
Jibble and TimeCamp both offer a free plan with unlimited users and no credit card required. TMetric's free plan is capped at two seats, making it better suited to solo freelancers or very small teams.
Does TMetric offer a free plan?
Yes, but it is limited to two seats with unlimited time tracking, clients, and projects. Jibble and TimeCamp both scale their free plans to unlimited users.
Which tool is best for preventing buddy punching?
Jibble is the strongest choice for fraud prevention, since it bundles AI-powered facial recognition, selfie capture, and GPS geofencing into its clock-in flow, including on the free plan. TimeCamp and TMetric do not document equivalent biometric verification features.
Can I generate invoices from tracked time in all three tools?
Yes. Jibble, TimeCamp, and TMetric all support converting billable tracked hours directly into client invoices, though the specific invoicing depth and tier requirements vary by plan.
Which tool tracks time automatically without manual timers?
TimeCamp is built around automatic time tracking that runs in the background across applications and websites and maps activity to projects without requiring a manual start or stop. TMetric relies more on a manual timer, including an embedded widget inside other web apps.
Do these tools integrate with payroll systems like QuickBooks?
Jibble integrates with QuickBooks, Xero, and Deel; TMetric integrates with QuickBooks alongside Jira, Redmine, and ClickUp. TimeCamp also connects to accounting and payroll-adjacent tools, though specific integration names are less documented here.