What is Backlsh?
Backlsh is a time and activity tracking tool designed for teams and freelancers who want to monitor productivity without invasive surveillance. Instead of tracking individual employees, it focuses on recording what work is being done, project time allocation, and task completion. The tool is aimed at managers, team leads, and self-employed professionals who need visibility into how time is spent on projects without resorting to screenshot monitoring or constant check-ins. It operates on a freemium model, making it accessible for small teams or solo workers to start with basic tracking before upgrading.
Key Features
Project and task time tracking
Log time against specific projects and tasks to understand where effort is concentrated
Activity categorisation
Organise work into categories to analyse time distribution across different types of work
Team reporting
View aggregated work data across your team to spot bottlenecks and workload patterns
Integration support
Connect with common project management and calendar tools to reduce manual data entry
Privacy-focused approach
No keystroke logging, screenshots, or location tracking; focuses on work output rather than employee surveillance
Pros & Cons
Advantages
- Privacy-respecting model means employees feel trusted rather than monitored, which can improve morale
- Simple to use for teams of any size; straightforward time logging without complex setup
- Freemium pricing allows you to test the tool with small teams before committing to paid plans
- Provides genuine insights into project profitability and time allocation without invasive data collection
Limitations
- Requires manual time entry or active logging from team members, so accuracy depends on user discipline
- May not suit organisations that require detailed activity monitoring for compliance or security reasons
- Limited details on feature availability between free and paid tiers
Use Cases
Freelance consultants tracking billable hours across multiple client projects
Small development teams analysing sprint velocity and time spent on different features
Agencies allocating team time across client projects to improve forecasting and pricing
Remote teams needing visibility into project progress without invasive surveillance tools
In-house teams conducting time audits to understand workflow efficiency