Contractor time tracking

Track contractor work across every client without per-seat penalties.

Keito helps independent contractors and the teams that manage them capture billable work, approve timesheets, and create invoice-ready summaries across multiple client engagements.

Multi-client
Billing supported
Approved
Before invoicing
$49 USD
Flat team plan
app.keito.ai / contractors

Contractor billing

Cascade Consulting

Contractor hours reviewed

96.0h

Contractors

6

Clients

11

Invoice-ready

88h

Contractor time captured

By client, project, and task

Live

Timesheets approved

Project lead sign-off complete

Done

Invoice backup prepared

Reviewed entries per client

Ready
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Built around the work before the invoice

Contractor billing breaks when time entries are spread across tools, clients, and approval chains.

Capture delivery work by client and role

Record time by client, project, and team member role so billing reports reflect actual team composition without needing a separate tracking system per person.

Review team-level billing before it leaves the project

Give project leads a combined view of who worked on what, what is billable, and whether the team effort matches the client story before invoice prep starts.

Report team delivery in client billing language

Produce summaries that explain team effort by deliverable, milestone, or service area so clients understand what they are paying for.

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Contractor billing

Give contractors and managers a single billing record

Contractor time tracking has two audiences: the contractor who needs to capture work across many clients, and the manager who needs to approve it before billing. Keito supports both. Contractors log time with client and project context, managers review the entries, and the approved records become the invoice backup — without a separate spreadsheet step.

Let contractors capture time across multiple clients in one workspace

Give managers a combined approval view before entries become billing evidence

Export clean invoice-ready summaries by client without rebuilding the timesheet

Workflow fit

Multi-client support

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

Let contractors capture time across multiple clients in one workspace

Give managers a combined approval view before entries become billing evidence

Export clean invoice-ready summaries by client without rebuilding the timesheet

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What Keito adds to time tracking for contractors

Team billing without per-seat penalties

Keito flat pricing means project leads can add contractors, specialists, and reviewers without facing a billing escalation each time the delivery team changes composition.

  • Flat-rate team plans from $49 USD/month
  • Mix of full-time and contract contributors
  • Finance and project lead reviewers included

Delivery context the whole team fills in

Keito is designed for teams who move fast. It captures the minimum needed for billing accuracy: client, project, task, and billable status, without turning every entry into a form.

  • Quick entry with client and project tags
  • Billable or non-billable classification per entry
  • Manager review before entries become billing evidence

One billing view across the full team

Project leads can see all team contributions to a client engagement, not just their own entries, so the billing review is a single step rather than an aggregation exercise.

  • Project and team utilization view
  • Combined billing summary by client
  • Exportable team report for invoice backup
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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

Multi-client support

Contractors work across any number of clients in one workspace.

Some tools limit projects or clients at lower pricing tiers.

Approval workflow

Managers review and approve contractor entries before billing.

Raw contractor timesheets often go directly to invoicing without review.

Pricing model

Flat plans keep billing predictable when contractor rosters change.

Per-seat tools add cost each time a new contractor joins a project.

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Related solution pages

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Useful reading

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time tracking for contractors?

Contractors need a tool that supports multiple clients, captures task-level context, and connects to an approval or invoice workflow. Keito is built around these requirements with flat pricing.

How should contractors track time across multiple clients?

Using a single workspace with client and project tags means all time is in one place. Keito is designed for this — one workspace, many clients, with billing status on every entry.

Can Keito handle contractor timesheet approvals?

Yes. Project leads or managers can review contractor entries by client and project, approve the billable work, and use the reviewed record as the basis for an invoice or client summary.

What should teams compare before billing for time tracking for contractors?

Teams should compare whether time tracking for contractors tools support client, project, task, contributor, billable status, approval state, and client-facing work summaries. Keito gives delivery leads and finance users the same record, so billing decisions are made from reviewed work rather than raw timer exports.

What should a client-ready time tracking for contractors report include?

A client-ready time tracking for contractors 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 independent contractors and the agencies or firms that manage contract staff across client projects.

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

Track contractor time