Need Suggestions On Good Time Tracking Software

As of next week, I’ll be basically getting my paycheck from three different companies here in Sunriver. It’s a long story, really. While the first company linked will be the ones actually signing my paycheck (like usual), I’ll be doing a crapload of work for the other two as well, and I need to track my time appropriately so that my employer can make sure things are billed out appropriately.

Does anybody have any suggestions on project and time tracking software? I have access to the various Microsoft products (Project, for example) and the time tracking functions in Quickbooks. I’d prefer something that would either integrate with either Outlook or Quickbooks, as I work in both of those quite a bit (preferbly Outlook — haven’t really had a chance to play with Quickbooks time tracking functions, but I have them here if need be).

Anybody have any suggestions? Cheap is always good, but free is even better.

Comments

Dan says:

I’ve been looking for the same thing. Have you had any good responses?

Jake says:

Not a single one….:-(
But if you come up with something, let me know.

Patrick says:

Jake,
I want to preface by stating that I have never used this product – it is highly recommended on my tax mailing lists though: http://www.chaossoftware.com/products.asp
Scroll down to version 5 – you can download it and use it for free. Version 6 is $45.00 and there are bunches of addons – all for a price of course.

Check out http://www.time59.com. It’s a web based timekeeping app designed for independent consultants. Only $19.95 per year.