I quit my job and made an automatic time tracker
Hey Hacker News! This is my first post here. About 5 months ago, I left my job because I was completely burnt out. After taking some time off, I started freelancing. But I found tracking my time to be a real hassle as I kept forgetting to start or stop the timer and often had no idea what I’d worked on. So, I decided to build Taim as a side project, while also working now on some freelancing gigs. Taim is going to be automated time tracking tool for freelancers and teams. It’s designed to make tracking time effortless and accurate, so you can focus on your work and not worry about the clock.…
I quit my job and made an automatic time tracker launched on July 16, 2024 with 136 votes, #494 of 5,184 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.
In plain words
Taim is an automated time tracking tool for freelancers and teams that eliminates manual timer management by tracking work activity automatically. It addresses the common problem of forgetting to start or stop timers and losing track of what was worked on. The tool is designed to reduce friction around time logging so users can focus on their work instead of managing the clock. Pricing starts at $39 USD for individual one-time purchase, with team pricing available upon request.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
From the sources
Automated time tracking software for freelancers and teams. Track work hours effortlessly, improve billing accuracy, and boost productivity.
Forgetting to start a timer is an issue of the past. You do your job, we keep track of it. Freelancers often face the hassle of manually starting and stopping timers, leading to inaccurate time tracking and billing. Missed hours and overcharges can harm your reputation and client trust. You have full control over your sessions. You can either record sessions manually or automatically. Need to change the duration or date of a session? No problem. You can easily edit sessions to reflect the correct information. Gain insights into the apps and windows you use the most without lifting a finger. Easily see an overview of your projects & sessions for accurate billing and time planning. It doesn't…from taimapp.io
In the maker’s words, at launch
Hey Hacker News! This is my first post here. About 5 months ago, I left my job because I was completely burnt out. After taking some time off, I started freelancing. But I found tracking my time to be a real hassle as I kept forgetting to start or stop the timer and often had no idea what I’d worked on. So, I decided…
Pricing, as stated on its site
Paid from $39/mo — Taim offers a one-time purchase model for individuals at $39 USD (reduced from $79). Teams can get in touch for per-seat pricing with cloud storage and unlimited devices. All features are included in
checked September 2026 · prices change
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