TimeCampus vs Timely
Timely automates your timesheet. TimeCampus automates your whole day — and helps you protect focus, prevent burnout, and build on a programmable platform.
Feature comparison
Side-by-side capabilities, from how time is captured to how it is analyzed and optimized.
| Capability | TimeCampus | Timely | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic capture | Extension, CLI, IDE, calendar & email capture (built); chat/docs/PM via capture API | Memory desktop agent + calendar | TimeCampus |
| Daily timeline UX | Self-assembling unified timeline | Polished drag-and-drop Memory timeline | Competitor |
| Focus protection | Focus scoring, Pomodoro and adaptive focus blocks | Not offered | TimeCampus |
| Burnout signals | Recommendation nudges and work-pattern insights | Not offered | TimeCampus |
| Mobile capture | Android: real automatic capture (opt-in). iOS: foreground-only (Apple platform limit) | GPS and manual timer only | TimeCampus |
| Billing / invoicing | Billing-grade data with approvals, expenses and client portals | Billable rates + QuickBooks integration | Competitor |
| Compliance | Privacy-by-architecture; certs TBD | ISO 27001 + GDPR | Competitor |
| Developer platform | CLI, MCP server, Node and Python SDKs, open APIs and an applet store | REST API only | TimeCampus |
Pricing comparison
Both columns show current public list pricing. TimeCampus plans are published on our Pricing page.
| Aspect | TimeCampus | Timely |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Free plan — $0/mo, no card required | No free tier; 14-day trial |
| Entry paid plan | $99/mo flat Starter — sized to the team you manage, not billed per seat | $9/user/mo Starter |
| Team plan | $399/mo flat Growth — sized to the team you manage, not billed per seat | $16/user/mo Premium (+$5 Tasks add-on) |
| Project hierarchy | Included | +$5/user/mo Tasks add-on |
Why TimeCampus wins vs Timely
Four structural advantages for teams that want automatic time intelligence without surveillance.
Focus + burnout intelligence
Timely has no focus or wellbeing features. TimeCampus protects deep work and surfaces overload signals before burnout sets in.
True mobile capture
Timely mobile is GPS/manual only. TimeCampus ships real automatic capture on Android via OS-level usage history (opt-in), and app foreground/background capture on iOS — the same Apple platform wall every competitor in this category runs into.
Cross-tool data model
TimeCampus unifies chat, email, code, docs, and PM tools — not just desktop apps and calendar events.
No add-ons for project hierarchy
Timely charges extra for Tasks. TimeCampus treats project/task hierarchy as core functionality.
Life-time intelligence, not just work hours
A built finite-life view — life-in-weeks, time-well-spent, dead-time radar, life goals, and values alignment — extends tracking beyond billable work. No time-tracking competitor offers this.
When Timely is the better fit
We are honest about where incumbents still lead. Timely may be a better choice if:
- You want the most polished automatic-timesheet UX available today.
- You require EU data residency and ISO 27001 certification immediately.
- QuickBooks-backed invoicing is your primary need.
- You do not need focus, burnout, or mobile capture features.
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