Tomwiser
Automatic timesheets for knowledge workers
What is Tomwiser?
Tomwiser automatically tracks how you spend your time on your computer, creating timesheets without requiring manual logging. The tool is designed for knowledge workers such as consultants, developers, designers, and freelancers who need accurate time records but find manual timesheet entry tedious or unreliable. The software runs in the background and monitors your activity to build a detailed picture of where your hours go. This is particularly useful for billing clients accurately, understanding where your time actually goes versus where you think it goes, and simplifying administrative work. Because tracking happens automatically, you avoid the common problem of forgetting to log work or estimating time inaccurately. As a free tool, Tomwiser removes the cost barrier for individuals and small teams wanting to improve their time tracking practices.
Key Features
Automatic activity tracking
Monitors computer usage to record time spent on different tasks and applications without manual input
Timesheet generation
Automatically creates formatted timesheets from tracked activity data
Project and task categorisation
Allows you to organise tracked time by project, client, or task for clearer reporting
Activity visibility
Shows which applications and websites you've spent time on, helping identify productivity patterns
Export functionality
Generates reports and timesheets that can be shared with clients or used for invoicing
Pros & Cons
Advantages
- Completely free to use, making it accessible for solo workers and small teams
- Removes manual data entry burden by tracking activity automatically in the background
- Provides accurate time records based on actual behaviour rather than estimates
- Helps identify time allocation patterns and where hours are genuinely spent
- Simple setup with minimal configuration needed to start tracking
Limitations
- Privacy considerations: continuous monitoring of computer activity may feel intrusive to some users or workplace policies
- Accuracy depends on application classification: may struggle to distinguish between productive work and casual browsing in certain applications
- Limited integration options compared to dedicated timesheet or project management platforms
Use Cases
Freelancers billing clients hourly or by project who need accurate time records
Consultants and contractors documenting hours worked across multiple client projects
Agencies tracking employee time allocation across different client accounts
Remote workers providing transparency to employers about time spent on work
Self-employed professionals understanding their actual productivity for business analysis