Everything you need,
nothing you don't.
Built around one principle: don't break your flow. Every feature is designed to keep you in the zone — from the first click of your timer to the moment your invoice gets paid.
No credit card required · Free for your first client
Dashboard
A timer that lives where you work
Our menubar widget and compact web timer let you start tracking without leaving your current task. One click to start, one click to stop. Your hours never go uncounted.
- Menubar widget for Mac & Windows
- Compact web timer view
- Keyboard shortcuts for everything
- Auto-detection of idle time
Create everything inline
Add clients, set up projects, change rates, and switch contexts — all without navigating away. The entire workflow happens right where you are, keeping you in flow.
- Inline client creation
- Quick project setup
- Rate management in-context
- Smart project suggestions
Hours in. Invoice out. One click.
Turn tracked hours into professional invoices instantly. Line items are auto-calculated from your time entries. Send, track, and get paid — without leaving the app.
- Auto-generated line items
- Professional invoice templates
- Email invoices directly
- Payment status tracking
INVOICE
| Description | Hrs | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homepage hero | 12h | $150 | $1,800 |
| Logo design | 8h | $150 | $1,200 |
| Revisions | 5h | $150 | $750 |
Smaller details, bigger impact.
The features you only notice once they're missing — and you can't go back.
Smart reports
Filter by client, project, or date range. Time and revenue, broken down so you can see exactly where the hours go.
Recurring invoices
Set up a schedule once and HelmBill bills your retainer clients automatically. Net terms, tax rates, the works.
Cross-platform sync
Start a timer on desktop, check it on your phone, stop it from the web. Real-time sync across every device.
Expenses & receipts
Snap a photo of any receipt, attach it to a project, and roll the cost into your next invoice. No spreadsheet required.
Native dark mode
A proper dark theme — not a CSS filter. Easier on the eyes for late-night invoicing and early-morning timers.
Security & privacy
End-to-end encryption, row-level security, and a strict no-data-sale policy. Your clients stay your clients.
Keep every hour you actually worked.
HelmBill takes about two minutes to set up. The first hour you track that you would've forgotten pays for itself.
Free forever for solo freelancers. No credit card needed.