Timely vs Timelyapp.com
Confused which Timely is which? You're not alone. Here's a side-by-side: who each product is for, what it costs, and how to know which one you actually want.
Quick comparison
- Audience — Timely (us): hourly workers, freelancers, gig workers. Timelyapp.com: agencies, consultancies, teams.
- Platform — Timely (us): iPhone, with Mac and web in development. Timelyapp.com: Mac, Windows, web, mobile.
- Pricing — Timely (us): free forever, optional Elite. Timelyapp.com: paid plans starting around $11/user/month.
- Use case — Timely (us): personal shift and earnings tracker. Timelyapp.com: team time tracking, project billing.
When to pick Timely (us)
- You're an hourly worker — nurse, retail, server, bartender, healthcare
- You're a freelancer or contractor billing your own time
- You're a gig worker juggling multiple platforms
- You want a free, no-account, iPhone-first tool
- You don't need a team feature, just your own hours
When to pick Timelyapp.com
- You run an agency or consultancy with a team to track
- You need approvals, invoicing, project budgets, and team analytics
- You're on Windows or need a deep desktop integration
- You're already paying for a team time tracking platform and want feature parity
- You need automatic time tracking based on app usage
Frequently asked questions
Are these the same company?
No. Timely (timelyapp.net) and Timelyapp.com are two completely separate, independent companies and products.
Can I use both?
Sure — but you probably don't need to. They're built for different audiences.
Why do you both call yourselves Timely?
Two products, two domains, two audiences. Both names predate each other in different niches.
Does Timely (us) have team features?
Timely Teams is in beta — built for small business owners, not agencies. It is much simpler than Timelyapp.com's enterprise features.
Which is cheaper?
Timely (us) is free for the basic shift tracker, with an optional Elite plan. Timelyapp.com starts around $11/user/month.