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Add to SafariWhen comparing Freckle vs Desktop Task Timer, the Slant community recommends Desktop Task Timer for most people. In the question“What are the best time tracking apps for freelancers?” Desktop Task Timer is ranked 19th while Freckle is ranked 38th. The most important reason people chose Desktop Task Timer is:
There is a cheaper light version available for those that don't need the full functionality of the app or would like to try it out without spending the more money on the more expensive version.
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Pros
Pro Offers a free trial
A free, 14-day trial is available.
Pro Super fast task creation
To add a task fill out a form that asks 3 thing - deadline, project/client and a description.
Pro Light version available
There is a cheaper light version available for those that don't need the full functionality of the app or would like to try it out without spending the more money on the more expensive version.
Pro Export time to CSV
Users can export CSV files from the app to use for billing, etc. Though this does require the non light version.
Pro An internet connection isn't required
Due to the app having no cloud sync there is no need to have an internet connection for the app to run. Everything it does is local to the device.
Pro Sync time across devices using a shared folder
While not necessarily the easiest of options (really more a work around to the apps limited functionality) users can sync the apps files to a shared folder or cloud storage folder in order to have sync'd time across Mac's.
Cons
Con Expensive
One-person plan is $19/mo.
Con Requires an Internet connection to work
As Freckle is a webapp and Internet connection is required to use it. No native apps are available.
Con Only available for OSX
Can only be used on OSX devices, which is pretty limiting for those that use multiple OS's.
