Project time tracking

Track time by project before budgets drift.

Keito gives teams a project-level view of tracked work, approvals, expenses, and billing readiness so client delivery stays visible.

Project
Default reporting lens
Budget
Visible during delivery
Client
Ready reporting context
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Project dashboard

Apollo Migration

Budget used

64%

Tracked

112h

Billable

93h

Forecast

+7h

Milestones tracked

Discovery, build, launch

Live

Budget trend checked

Scope risk visible early

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Client report ready

Summary by workstream

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Built around the work before the invoice

Project time tracking is useful when it shows delivery progress, billing readiness, and budget risk before the retrospective.

Capture the work while it is fresh

Record billable time by client, project, task, and person so the billing source of truth is created during delivery, not reconstructed at month end.

Review before anything reaches the client

Approve entries, expenses, and budget movement in one place so managers can catch missing context before finance creates the invoice.

Turn approved time into billing evidence

Use the same tracked data for invoices, client summaries, margin reviews, and internal capacity conversations.

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Project delivery

See project effort while there is still time to act

Project managers need to know whether the work is on track before finance asks for invoice numbers. Keito organizes time by project and client, then layers in review status, budget context, and billable classification so project reporting can drive decisions.

Spot projects consuming more time than expected

Understand which tasks are billable and which are delivery overhead

Prepare client summaries that reflect actual project phases

Workflow fit

Project visibility

Keito keeps project time tracking connected to client, project, billable status, approval, and invoice context before the work reaches finance.

Spot projects consuming more time than expected

Understand which tasks are billable and which are delivery overhead

Prepare client summaries that reflect actual project phases

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What Keito adds to project time tracking

Billing-ready time records

Keito keeps time, expenses, approvals, and client context together so the invoice is backed by the same record your team used to deliver the work.

  • Client and project tagging
  • Billable and non-billable separation
  • Approval status before invoice review

Flat pricing for growing teams

Invite the people who capture, review, and explain client work without turning each new contractor or reviewer into another per-seat charge.

  • Solo from $19 USD/month
  • Flat-rate team plans from $49 USD/month
  • Room for finance and delivery reviewers

Project visibility before the invoice

Spot budget drift, missed entries, and low-margin work before the month closes and the client conversation becomes harder.

  • Project budget views
  • Team utilization context
  • Exportable client summaries
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Compare the workflow

The difference is not just recording time. It is whether the record can support billing, project decisions, and client conversations.

AreaKeitoTypical setup

Project visibility

Shows time, budget, billable mix, and approvals together.

Timers often show hours without financial context.

Client reporting

Project summaries are built from reviewed entries.

Reports may require manual spreadsheet grouping.

Scope control

Budget usage is visible during delivery.

Scope drift is discovered after billing review.

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Useful reading

Frequently asked questions

What is project time tracking?

Project time tracking records work against specific projects, clients, tasks, and people so teams can understand effort, budget use, and billing readiness.

Can project time tracking help fixed-price work?

Yes. Even when invoices are fixed, project time data shows whether scope and margin are healthy.

How should agencies report project time to clients?

Agencies should summarize reviewed work by project phase or deliverable, while keeping internal notes and non-billable activity out of the client report.

What matters when comparing project time tracking tools for client billing?

When comparing project time tracking tools for client billing, check whether they connect every entry to client, project, billable status, approval state, and a concise work explanation. Keito keeps those details in one workflow so finance can invoice from reviewed delivery records instead of chasing context at month end.

What should a client-ready project time tracking report include?

A client-ready project time tracking report should include the client, project, task, contributor, billable status, approval state, and a concise explanation of completed work. Keito keeps those details connected so reports can answer client questions without exposing internal delivery notes.

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Start solo.Add people when you need them.

Solo includes 1 licensed user, unlimited AI agents, Mac desktop and iOS apps, Stripe payments, and standard CSV and Excel exports. Pro adds your team. Business adds integrations, planning, advanced reporting, and stronger controls.

Solo

1 licensed user

For independent consultants, freelancers, and small studios running work with AI agents.

$19USD /mo

Start Solo
1 licensed user
Unlimited AI agents
Mac desktop and iOS apps
API access and API keys
Time, expenses, projects, and invoices
Stripe invoice payments
CSV and Excel data export
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Pro

Team collaboration

For teams that need shared workspaces, approvals, and team-level project visibility.

$49USD /mo

Start Pro
Unlimited licensed users
Everything in Solo
Team management and invites
Timesheet and expense approvals
Team reports and utilization
Per-member billing rates
Manager permissions

Business

Advanced operations

For organizations that need integrations, planning, advanced reporting, and stronger controls.

$199USD /mo

Start Business
Everything in Pro
Xero and QuickBooks
Airtable, calendar, and Jira imports
Planning and capacity
Advanced report exports
Custom roles and SSO
Priority support
Agents are included

AI agents do not require licenses on any plan.

API on every paid plan

Solo, Pro, and Business can use API keys for agent workflows.

Exports on every plan

Solo, Pro, and Business include standard CSV and Excel data export.

Build a cleaner billing record for project-based teams that need billing, budget, and utilization context in one place.

Start with Solo, add people on Pro when you need reviewers or collaborators, and see how Keito turns tracked effort into clearer reports.

Track project time