4.9/5 from 1,200+ freelancers' reviews
Stop guessing how long things take. Start knowing.
auftakt is the time tracking and invoicing tool built for freelancers and agencies. One-click timers, automatic cost calculations, and professional invoices — all in one place.
12,400+
Hours tracked
3.2×
Faster billing
1-click
Timer start
Your time tracking
command center
Everything you need to track time, bill clients, and grow your freelance business — all in one beautiful interface.
Live timer
| Entry | Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Homepage redesign | $300.00 | |||
API integration | $210.00 | |||
Code review | $90.00 | |||
Client meeting | $150.00 | |||
Bug fixing | $390.00 | |||
| Total | $1140.00 | |||
One-click timer
Start tracking with a single click. Switch between clients and jobs instantly without losing time.
Client management
Organize all your clients and their jobs in a clean sidebar. See active projects at a glance.
Automatic billing
Set hourly rates per client or job. Time entries are instantly converted to billable amounts.
Live timer display
A clear live timer keeps your active session visible and easy to read at a glance.
Everything you need to track, bill, and get paid
From one-click timers to professional invoices, auftakt removes the friction between doing the work and getting paid for it.
4.9/5 from 1,200+ freelancers' reviews
Effortless time tracking
auftakt's persistent global timer bar stays visible across every page so you never lose track of active time. Timers survive browser refreshes and sync across tabs — because your flow shouldn't depend on your browser.
Product showcase
High-fidelity product screenshot
Preview your end-to-end workflow with crystal clear UI states, project context, and timing confidence.
Creative transition
From dashboard clarity to real-world confidence
This bridge section connects product functionality to emotional trust. It highlights how polished workflows feel in everyday freelance operations.
Mockup showcase
Real-life photography mockups
Pricing
Choose the plan that works best for you.
Free
- Up to 3 clients
- Up to 50 time entries
- Basic reporting
- Community support
Basic
- Up to 10 clients
- Up to 500 time entries
- Basic reporting
- Email support
Pro
- Unlimited clients
- Unlimited time entries
- Advanced reporting & exports
- Priority support
- AI productivity assistant
- Up to 5 team members
Sichere Zahlung mit Stripe und allen gaengigen Methoden
Loved by freelancers
See what our users are saying about auftakt and how it's transforming their freelance business.
auftakt just saved me 10 hours a week on invoicing. Finally, a time tracking tool that actually gets how freelancers work. 🙌
2 days ago
Been using auftakt for 3 months. The one-click timer is genuinely genius. No more excuses for not tracking time.
1 week ago
The automatic billing feature literally changed my agency workflow. Clients love the invoices, and I love the time saved.
3 days ago
I was skeptical about switching from my spreadsheet. auftakt proved me wrong immediately. Beautiful, simple, powerful.
5 days ago
As a design director managing 5+ freelancers, auftakt keeps everyone on the same page. Client management is smooth as butter.
1 week ago
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