Best Time Tracking Software for Remote Teams in 2026

Time tracking for remote teams is something you do not wanna get wrong. Too loose, and things fall apart. Too strict, and people start pushing back.

So in this video, I’m walking through seven time tracking tools used by remote teams, focusing on what they’re best at and how teams actually use them, along with key features and pricing. Let’s get into it.

First up is Connecteam. This one is great for teams where location matters, especially mobile, frontline, or field-based workers. Connecteam is often used as mobile time clock, letting employees clock in and out from their phones with location capture automatically. You can also restrict clock-ins to approved job sites using geofencing.

Other features include shift scheduling and built-in time sheets that automatically roll hours up for payroll and reporting, and it’s commonly used in construction, logistics, retail, and other non-desk roles. Connecteam has a free plan for small teams, and paid plans start at around $29 per month for up to 30 users, depending on the feature set you choose.

Next up is Deel. This one is great for globally distributed teams that need time tracking tied directly to pay and compliance. Time tracking in Deel is typically used to support contractor and employee payments across countries, with hours feeding directly into payroll and invoicing workflows. Beyond tracking hours, Deel also handles contracts, local compliance requirements, and multi-currency payments in one system.

Here, time tracking is mainly used to support accurate pay across different countries. Deel doesn’t have a free plan, and contractor plans typically start at around $49 per contractor per month, with employee and employer-of-record pricing varying by country.

Next up is Wrike. This one is great for teams that want time tracking embedded directly into project work. Team members log time against tasks and projects as work happens, and managers can review and approve entries before they’re finalized. What stands out here is how time ties back to project planning and reporting, including approvals, dashboards, and visibility into how effort maps to deliverables. It’s commonly used by project-based teams that need oversight without micromanagement.

Wrike has a limited free plan, and paid plans start at around $10 per user per month, with higher tiers adding advanced approvals and reporting.

Next up is Hubstaff. This one is great for teams that need a clear link between time tracked and project costs. Time data is captured through timers or manual entries and then used to calculate labor costs across projects and clients.

Beyond tracking hours, Hubstaff focuses on budget monitoring, cost reporting, and profitability. This makes it easier to see how time spent affects margins, which is why it’s often used by agencies and distributed service teams. Hubstaff has a free trial, and paid plans start at around $7 per user per month, with higher tiers adding payroll features and deeper reporting.

Next is Homebase. This one is great for teams running shift-based work in physical locations. Employees clock in and out on shared devices or mobile apps, with time tracking closely tied to schedules and attendance. Homebase also handles scheduling, labor cost tracking, and compliance alerts. This makes it a great fit for retail, food service, and other local service teams.

Homebase has a free plan, and paid plans start at around $25 per location per month.

Next is When I Work. This one is great for teams where schedules change frequently and availability matters. Managers can build schedules in advance, and employees then clock in and out based on their assigned shifts rather than tracking time to a specific project.

What stands out is how tightly time, attendance, and scheduling work together, including shift swaps, availability tracking, and attendance reports. When I Work has a free trial, and paid plans start at around $3 per user per month, depending on features.

Last up is TimeCamp. This one is great for teams that need clean, accurate time records for billing or payroll. Time is captured automatically or manually, then categorized by project or client. TimeCamp stands out for its reporting and invoicing support, helping teams turn tracked time into billable hours or payroll data without extra processing. TimeCamp has a free plan with basic tracking, and paid plans start at around $8 per user per month.

If you’ve used any of these tools with a remote team, leave us a comment below with what worked and what didn’t. And if you want more help choosing the right tool for you, our software advisors would be happy to help. You can connect with one of them at the link in the description below. And if you found this video helpful, please give it a like and subscribe.

Thanks so much for watching, and I’ll see you next time.