What it does
BillNotch records the active application and window on Windows, macOS, and Linux, then groups activity into projects without requiring users to start timers. It supports AI-assisted categorization, billable totals, PDF invoices, and CSV exports. The pricing page lists a 14-day trial, Pro at $9/month for one seat, and Team at $12 per seat/month. Its terms describe the service as an actively improving product offered as-is and caution against using it as the sole record for invoicing.
BillNotch suits freelancers and studios that want passive work-time capture rather than remembering to start and stop timers. The desktop app records active-window names and durations, then organizes activity into projects and totals billable time for reports and PDF invoices. Pro is $9/month for one seat; Team is $12 per active seat/month, with a 14-day trial and no card required. The vendor’s terms say the product is still improving and advise keeping other billing records, so verify captured time before invoicing and review the app/window data collection model.
Strengths
- Captures activity across Windows, macOS, and Linux without manual timer starts.
- Combines project categorization with billable totals, PDF invoices, and data exports.
Watch out for
- The desktop app records active application names and window titles, which teams should assess for privacy.
- The vendor describes the service as actively improving and says not to rely on it as the only invoice record.
Best for
- Freelancers who forget to start manual timers
- Studios that want passive desktop capture and billable-hour summaries
Sources
- BillNotch: Automatic time tracking that bills itself (Oct 26, 2026)
- BillNotch Pricing: $9/mo Flat, 14 Days Free (Oct 26, 2026)
- Terms of Service | BillNotch (Oct 26, 2026)