A TimeCamp alternative with billing on every plan
Set the right rate for each client and person, keep recurring work on budget, and send draft invoices to your accounting software. Every feature is included. Choose your MinuteDock plan by team size.
All features free for 14 days. No credit card required.
Send draft invoices to the accounting software you already use.
MinuteDock vs TimeCamp for client billing
| Step | MinuteDock | TimeCamp |
|---|---|---|
| Rates for each client and person | MinuteDockSet rates by client, project, task or person on every plan. | TimeCampA rate hierarchy for people and projects is available on Ultimate. |
| Turn unbilled work into an invoice | MinuteDockOpen a client’s unbilled hours and value to start their invoice. Reuse their grouping and formatting next time. | TimeCampInvoicing starts on Starter. Billable time starts on Premium. Select tasks and dates, group the hours and choose the billing client. |
| Send it to your accounting software | MinuteDockSend a draft to Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB or Wave, then approve and send it there. | TimeCampXero and QuickBooks export starts on Premium. Save the invoice in TimeCamp, then export it. |
| Recurring retainer budgets | MinuteDockBudgets in hours or billable value that reset with the calendar. Included on every plan. | TimeCampMonthly hour budgets are available through the Recurring Budgets custom add-on, with a $200 flat fee. |
TimeCamp details checked 6 November 2026. See its billing rates, invoice setup, Xero handoff, plan comparison and Recurring Budgets add-on.
Bill each client at the right rates
Say Cedar Studio’s October work includes bookkeeping at $100 an hour and senior review at $165. Open Cedar’s unbilled time and group it by task. MinuteDock applies the rates to build the $780 draft for Xero, where you approve and send it with your usual branding.
When November rolls around, MinuteDock remembers how Cedar likes its invoice laid out. Check the new hours and send the next draft.
Client rates and saved invoice formatting are included whether you’re billing alone or with a team.
October invoice
Cedar Studio
- Bookkeeping 4½ hours × $100
- $450
- Senior review 2 hours × $165
- $330
- Subtotal before tax
- $780
See how much of the retainer is left
Track billable hours or billable value against a client’s allowance as your team logs work. A monthly retainer budget resets on the first of the month, so each period starts with a fresh allowance.
Set a one-off budget for fixed-fee projects, too. Check what’s left before agreeing to another round of changes, and use the numbers to discuss extra scope with the client.
Price the next job from the hours it really took
Reports show hours and billable value by client, project, task and person. See which work takes the most time, then compare those hours with what you charge. You can spot a bookkeeping package that needs repricing or use the history to quote the next engagement.
Separate billable and unbillable time to see where the week went. Save your regular report filters for the next review, or export time data as a CSV to work with your own costs and fees.
Logging client work takes one line
Type the client, what you did and how long it took, then press Log. Start a timer for longer jobs, or pick up yesterday’s task with a click. Tracking stays quick enough that it actually gets done, so the hours are there on billing day.
Blake Oliver“It is really easy to record a time entry without having to use the mouse.”
Switching from TimeCamp
- Which MinuteDock plan includes client billing?
Every plan includes client rates, recurring budgets, reporting, invoicing and all four accounting connections. You also get unlimited clients, projects, tasks and invoices, with no fee on the amount you invoice. Plans differ by how many users they include. Choose a plan for your team.
- What if I forget to start a timer?
Add the time afterwards. Use a one-line entry or your Timesheet to record the client, what you did and how long it took. For work you’re doing now, start a timer or pick up a previous task with a click.
- Can I keep billing rates private from staff?
Yes. Choose who can see rates, manage invoices and report on other people’s time. Limit contractors to the clients and projects they work on. Explore team access and permissions.
- Will it work with MYOB or Wave?
Yes. MinuteDock sends invoice drafts to MYOB AccountRight and MYOB Business in Australia and New Zealand, and to Wave for US and Canadian businesses. Wave needs a paid subscription for integrations. Xero and QuickBooks Online are included too. TimeCamp offers native invoice export to Xero and QuickBooks.
- Can you help me move from TimeCamp?
We’ll set up your clients, projects, tasks and rates with you and work out what to bring across from TimeCamp. Talk to us about switching.
Try the full billing workflow with one client
Set their rates, track the work and check your first draft in your accounting software. Every feature is included in your 14-day trial.
Need help setting up clients, rates or your accounting connection? Talk to us about switching.