What it does
Aeto is a freelance project-management app that connects clients, Kanban tasks, time tracking, invoices, payments, and project reports. Its official pages describe starting a timer from a task, so tracked hours can become invoice line items without re-entering the work. Aeto offers a 30-day trial, then lists $10 per month or $100 per year; the dedicated desktop download requires macOS 12 or later and Apple Silicon.
Aeto is built around the work-to-invoice path for freelancers. Tasks are organized by client and project on Kanban boards, and the timer records effort on the task itself. When a user prepares an invoice, Aeto can carry the task and its logged hours into line items. The product pages also describe client records, payment status, a calendar view, capacity monitoring, and business reports.
The official download page offers 30 days with full feature access, followed by $10 per month or $100 per year. The dedicated desktop download requires macOS 12 or later on Apple Silicon, although the product also advertises web access and a Chrome extension. I reviewed Aeto's product, feature, and download pages; I did not create a client or send an invoice.
Strengths
- Tracked hours stay attached to project tasks and can flow into invoice line items.
- Client boards, payment status, reports, and capacity views connect project work with freelance business administration.
Watch out for
- The dedicated desktop app requires Apple Silicon and macOS 12 or later, which limits native desktop use on other systems.
Best for
- Freelancers who want project tasks, time tracking, and client invoicing in one workflow.
- Independent creative professionals managing multiple clients and billable projects.
Sources
- Aeto | Freelance Project Management, Time Tracking & Invoicing (Oct 25, 2026)
- Aeto Features | Project Management, Time Tracking & Invoicing (Oct 25, 2026)
- Download Aeto for Mac - Free 30-Day Trial (Oct 25, 2026)