Simple email-based time tracking

Track your day effortlessly.

Log your tasks by email and get meaningful insights instantly. No timers. No new apps. Just your inbox and a clear record for invoices and decisions.

No apps to install · Works with any email · Cancel anytime

Example day

To: log@timedetail.comToday · 9:02 AM
Subject: Client work – ACME

9:00–11:30 · Drafted proposal for ACME website redesign.

Time logged today6.5 hours
Client work4.0 h
Internal projects1.5 h
Admin & email1.0 h

How it works

From email → to structured time data → to simple, clear insights.

Step 1

Email your day

Send a single email to your TimeDetail address with simple lines like Client - minutes - note.

Step 2

We parse & tidy it

TimeDetail turns that email into structured entries with clean, billing-ready descriptions.

Step 3

Review & export

Filter by client or date in the dashboard and export CSV into your invoicing or reporting system.

Built for people who live in email.

Perfect for freelancers, consultants, and busy executives who want clarity without another app to manage.

Freelancers & consultants

Quickly justify invoices with clean logs grouped by client and project.

Executives & managers

See how your day really splits: strategy, meetings, and admin.

Small teams

Roll everyone's entries into simple client or project reports you can share.

Why TimeDetail instead of another time tracker?

Most tools want timers, fields, and extra clicks. TimeDetail meets you where you already are: your inbox.

  • No timers, just email. If you can send an email, you can track your time.
  • Works with your existing tools. Gmail, Outlook, custom domains—no app installs, no browser extensions.
  • Simple, reliable exports. Export to CSV anytime for invoicing or analysis.
  • Privacy-first. Your detailed logs are visible only to you (or your team if you choose).

Sample weekly view

Hours by project (this week)

ACME – Website redesign12.5 h
Internal strategy5.0 h
Admin & email3.0 h
Total20.5 h

See it in action in 30 seconds.

Three quick example emails on the left. A clean, readable timeline on the right.

To: log@timedetail.com · 9:03 AM

9:00–11:00 · Deep work on Q2 strategy memo.

To: log@timedetail.com · 11:47 AM

11:30–12:15 · Weekly 1:1 with Sarah (hiring plan).

To: log@timedetail.com · 3:18 PM

1:00–3:00 · Client calls – ACME + Northwind recap.

Today — Thursday6.25 h logged
9:00–11:00
Q2 strategy memo
Internal · Deep work
11:30–12:15
Weekly 1:1 – Sarah
People · Hiring plan
1:00–3:00
Client calls
ACME, Northwind · Follow-ups

Straightforward pricing.

Start solo. Upgrade to team plans when you're ready.

Starter

$5

per month · single user

  • Unlimited email entries
  • Daily, weekly, and monthly summaries
  • CSV export anytime
  • Email-based support
Get Started

Want team or company plans? Contact us.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to install anything?

No. You simply send emails to your unique TimeDetail address from your existing email client.

Which email providers are supported?

Any provider that can send email: Gmail, Outlook, and custom domains all work.

Can I export my data?

Yes. You can export your entries to CSV and bring them into Sheets, Excel, or any reporting tool.

What happens if I cancel?

Your subscription stops renewing and we give you time to export your data. We'll always let you know before deleting anything.

Ready to finally see where your time goes?

Start logging your day in under 2 minutes. All you need is an email address.

Already using TimeDetail? Here's a quick look at your logging email format:

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