Alternatives · Time Tracking
Costlocker alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Costlocker alternative is TMetric (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free for up to 2 seats."
Costlocker compared with 7 alternatives: Harvest, Everhour, TMetric, BigTime, ClickTime and 2 more.
Costlocker is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $12 per active user / month, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly). 3 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CostlockerThis tool | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Harvest | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Everhour | Free plan · from $8.50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| TMetric | Free plan · from $5.83/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| BigTime | From $20/mo | No | Web |
| ClickTime | From $12/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| FunctionFox | From $10.50/mo | No | Web |
| TimeLog | Free trial · from €14/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Costlocker starts at $12 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 7 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Harvest, Everhour and TMetric.
BigTime scores higher without starting lower. FunctionFox starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Costlocker
Harvest
Time tracking that turns logged hours into client invoices
- Harvest starts at $9 per seat / month, billed annually ($108 per seat).
- Harvest has a free plan, which Costlocker lacks.
- Harvest also lists an Android app and a browser extension.
- Harvest also covers invoicing.
Suits: Agencies and consultancies that bill clients for tracked hours
Everhour
Time tracking that sits inside Asana, Jira, Linear and Trello
- Everhour starts at $8.50 per seat / month, billed yearly (5-seat minimum).
- Everhour has a free plan, which Costlocker lacks.
- Everhour also lists an Android app and a browser extension.
- Everhour lists no Windows app, which Costlocker has.
- Everhour also covers tasks and invoicing.
Suits: Teams that manage work in Asana, Jira, Linear, Trello or ClickUp
TMetric
Time tracking with billing, invoicing and team monitoring
- TMetric starts at $5.83 per seat / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
- TMetric has a free plan, which Costlocker lacks.
- TMetric also lists Linux and Android apps and a browser extension.
- TMetric also covers tasks and invoicing.
Suits: Freelancers and pairs who fit within the free 2-seat plan
BigTime
Professional services platform with time, billing and projects
- BigTime starts at $20 per user / month, billing basis not stated.
- BigTime lists no macOS, Windows and iOS apps, which Costlocker has.
- BigTime also covers invoicing, expense tracking and quotes and estimates.
Suits: Consulting, accounting and other firms that bill clients by the hour
ClickTime
Timesheets and labor cost tracking for finance and project teams
- ClickTime starts at $12 per user / month (starting price; billing basis not shown).
- ClickTime also lists an Android app.
- ClickTime lists no macOS and Windows apps, which Costlocker has.
- ClickTime also covers expense tracking, time off and dashboards.
Suits: Finance teams allocating labor cost and R&D tax credit hours
FunctionFox
Time tracking and project management for creative agencies
- FunctionFox starts at $10.50 per user / month, billed annually ($12.75 billed monthly).
- FunctionFox lists no macOS, Windows and iOS apps, which Costlocker has.
- FunctionFox also covers tasks, Gantt & timelines, forms and invoicing.
Suits: Creative and marketing agencies that bill clients by the hour or on retainer
TimeLog
Professional services software with time tracking and invoicing
- TimeLog starts at €14 per user / month, billing basis not stated.
- TimeLog lists no macOS, Windows and iOS apps, which Costlocker has.
- TimeLog also covers Gantt & timelines, invoicing, expense tracking and time off.
Suits: Consultancies that bill clients from tracked hours and want one system for projects and invoices
Limits worth knowing in Costlocker
- There is a single plan, so no free tier and no cheaper tier for light users.
- The $12 price needs yearly billing; monthly billing is $20 per active user.
- Integrations are limited to the API and Make.com; no native apps by name are listed.
- Aimed at agencies, so it may carry more than a freelancer needs.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Costlocker?
The alternatives to Costlocker in this directory are Harvest, Everhour, TMetric, BigTime, ClickTime, FunctionFox and TimeLog. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Costlocker.
Is there a free alternative to Costlocker?
Yes. Harvest, Everhour and TMetric have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Costlocker alternatives work on Linux?
The Costlocker listing does not include a Linux app. TMetric lists one.
Which Costlocker alternatives work on Android?
The Costlocker listing does not include an Android app. Harvest, Everhour, TMetric and ClickTime list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.