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Time tracking for agencies & software teams

Nobody fills in a timesheet.

Chrontic picks time up from the work itself — the branch open in your IDE, the Jira ticket open in your browser, the worklogs already in Tempo, the meetings in your calendar — and turns it into two things: a straight answer about where the sprint went, and a payroll file that imports into DATEV.

Developers Project managers & POs Payroll & HR
Made & hosted in Germany
Start freeSee it in action
No credit card·Real DATEV LODAS export·ArbZG checks built in
Time arrives on its ownSeven places your hours already live
JetBrainsJetBrains
VS CodeVS Code
JiraJira
TempoTempo
OutlookOutlook
ChromeChrome
edlohn / DATEVedlohn / DATEV
The part nobody else does

One pipeline. Two answers.

The IDE plugin reads the branch you're working on. The browser extension reads the Jira ticket you have open. Existing Tempo worklogs import on a schedule, and Outlook contributes the meetings. Nobody starts a timer — and it all comes back out as the breakdown a PM needs and the file a Steuerberater needs.

Picked up automatically
IDE · current branch
feature/CHR-234-lodas
booked toCHR-234
Browser · ticket open
CHR-221 · LODAS writer
logged while you read it
Tempo · existing worklogs
412worklogs imported
Tempo stays the source of truth
Outlook · calendar
Sprint Review1.0 h
Chrontic
Jira issue linked
Billable / non-billable
ArbZG limits checked
§3b night / Sunday split
Month locked · Aug 2026
What comes back out
Where Sprint 24 wentfor the PM
Client · Kanzlei
64.5 h
Client · Handel
41.0 h
Internal · R&D
28.0 h
BillableNon-billableR&D eligible
Payroll file · August 2026for payroll
[Allgemein] Ziel=LODAS · BeraterNr=1234567
[Stammdaten] 100;4711;Brandt;Lena;
[Bewegungsdaten]
200;4711;0100;158,25; Grundlohn
200;4711;0210;12,50; Nachtzuschlag
200;4711;0220;6,00; Sonntagszuschlag
Your Steuerberater imports this straight into DATEV — nothing gets re-keyed.
Three jobs, one record

The same hours answer three different questions.

Time tracking usually serves one of these and taxes the other two. Chrontic is built so the person logging the time does the least work of anyone.

ForDevelopers

“I don't want to think about this at all.”

  • The IDE plugin reads the branch you're on — feature/CHR-234 books to CHR-234.
  • The browser extension sees which Jira ticket you have open and logs to it.
  • No timer to start, no timer to forget, no web app to open.
  • Already on Tempo? Your existing worklogs import on a schedule — Tempo stays the source of truth.
ForProject managers & POs

“Where did the sprint actually go?”

  • Hours per project and per Jira issue, without chasing anyone for a timesheet.
  • Billable, non-billable and R&D split automatically — map a Jira status once and it categorises itself.
  • Who's on leave next sprint, filtered by team — before you commit to the scope.
  • Approve leave, review the month, export to CSV, PDF or Excel for the client.
ForPayroll & HR

“Month-end has to be defensible.”

  • ArbZG breaches flagged on the day they happen, not at the audit.
  • Overtime banked, carried forward and capped — with the liability recorded, not discarded.
  • Lock the month, then export real DATEV LODAS with §3b surcharges split out.
  • Every adjustment, lock and role change kept in an immutable audit log.
Built, not on a roadmap

Everything month-end needs.

Shift scheduling

Colour-coded templates, holiday columns, leave-aware bulk assignment, and a print-quality PDF for the wall.

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu ★
Fri
Sat
Sun
L. Brandt
FT
FT
SP
FT
M. Kraus
SP
SPNT
NT
S. Okonkwo
FT
FT
FT
SP
Early shift 06–14Late shift 14–22Night shift 22–06Public holiday

Monthly hours ledger

Overtime banked, carried, and capped — with a warning before an irreversible lock.

Target
160.0
Actual
176.75
Balance
+16.75
Locking now exceeds the 10 h carry-over cap. 6.75 h would be recorded as a liability.

Compliance overview

Every ArbZG breach this month, grouped by person and date.

L. Brandt2 · Break
M. Kraus1 · > 10 h
S. OkonkwoNone

Tempo sync, both ways

Tempo is the source of truth — creates, updates and deletes all land.

412
New
38
Upd
9
Skip
4
Del

Leave that survives the year

Statutory and contractual tranches tracked separately, expiring by their own rules.

Statutory
13/20
Contractual
4/10
Carryover
2/9

Audit trail

Who changed what, when — including who granted themselves access.

09:14MONTHLY_HOURS_LOCKED · 08/2026
09:02MONTHLY_HOURS_ADJUSTED · +2,00
08:47ROLE_ASSIGNED · Payroll
08:31EXPORT · LODAS

The recording duty, already met

German employers must record every employee's start, end, and duration of work. Every entry your team logs already does this.

L. Brandt08:58 → 17:328,57 h
M. Kraus09:03 → 17:418,63 h
S. Okonkwo08:47 → 16:598,20 h

See It in Action

Explore Chrontic's powerful features with real product screenshots

Core Feature

Intuitive Time Tracking

Track time effortlessly with our beautiful calendar interface. Drag, drop, and edit entries with ease while maintaining a clear overview of your daily, weekly, and monthly time allocation.

  • Drag & drop time entries for quick adjustments
  • One-click start/stop timer
  • Calendar and week view for better planning
  • Bulk edit capabilities for multiple entries
  • Add time via IDE plugins (JetBrains, VS Code) or browser extension
Intuitive Time Tracking

Transform Your Time Tracking Workflow

Modern solutions for common time tracking challenges

The Challenge

Manually entering hours every week wastes valuable time

Our Solution

Automatic tracking from your IDE captures time effortlessly

The Challenge

Forgetting to track billable hours costs you revenue

Our Solution

Real-time tracking ensures you never miss a billable minute

The Challenge

Complex payroll export processes take hours each month

Our Solution

One-click edlohn/DATEV export delivers payroll-ready data

The Challenge

No visibility into project budgets leads to cost overruns

Our Solution

Real-time burn rate tracking with proactive alerts

The Challenge

Missing R&D tax credit claims leaves money on the table

Our Solution

Automatic R&D hours categorization for easy claims

The Challenge

Time-consuming approval processes slow down operations

Our Solution

Streamlined one-click approval system for managers

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Choose the plan that fits your team's needs

Free

€0

free

Explore the full feature set

  • Up to 2 users included
  • Full time tracking with descriptions
  • Unlimited projects
  • Jira integration
  • Outlook calendar integration
  • Leave management
  • All reports & analytics
  • Shift scheduling
  • Working hours compliance
  • Tempo integration
  • Work attributes

Basic

€5

per user/month

Simple time tracking and leave management for teams. €5 per user/month.

  • Unlimited users
  • Simple time tracking (start/end)
  • Leave management
  • Basic reports
  • Not included: projects, Jira/Outlook sync, shift scheduling, compliance tracking
Most Popular

Pro

€10

per user/month

Full power for growing teams

  • Unlimited users
  • Full time tracking with descriptions
  • Unlimited projects
  • Jira integration
  • Outlook calendar integration
  • Leave management
  • All reports & analytics
  • Shift scheduling
  • Working hours compliance
  • Tempo integration
  • Work attributes
  • Priority support
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Built for Your Industry

Tailored solutions for different teams and workflows

Software Agencies

Stop losing €2,000-5,000 monthly in unbilled hours. Automatic Jira sync and IDE tracking ensure every billable minute is captured and ready for invoicing.

  • Recover 15-20% more billable hours
  • Identify unprofitable projects early
  • Automatic tracking saves 2 hours/week

German Companies

Cut payroll processing from 8 hours to 5 minutes per month. One-click edlohn/DATEV export eliminates manual data entry while maintaining GDPR compliance.

  • Save 8 hours monthly on payroll
  • Built-in ArbZG working-time compliance warnings
  • Zero manual payroll data entry
  • EU servers, fully GDPR compliant

R&D Teams

Automatically categorize work hours as R&D-eligible. Generate audit-ready reports to support your tax credit applications without extra paperwork.

  • R&D tax credit hour tracking
  • Automatic R&D hour categorization
  • Instant compliance documentation

Remote Teams

Eliminate timezone chaos and approval delays. Async workflows and hierarchical approvals keep distributed teams in sync.

  • Faster approvals across timezones
  • Real-time sync
  • Zero missed submissions

Freelancers

Stop losing billable hours to forgetfulness. Track every client and project without the overhead of enterprise time-tracking tools.

  • No credit card needed to start
  • Track unlimited clients & projects
  • Invoice-ready exports in seconds

Consulting Firms

Reduce billing disputes with transparent, client-facing time reports. Know which clients and projects are actually profitable before it's too late.

  • Fewer billing disputes
  • Streamlined partner approval
  • Identify unprofitable clients early

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Chrontic

How does the free plan work?

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The Free plan gives you up to 2 users with the full feature set — no credit card required to start. Add more teammates any time by moving to a paid plan.

Can I change my plan later?

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Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time. Changes take effect immediately, and we'll prorate the billing accordingly.

How does per-user pricing work?

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You only pay for active users in your team. Add or remove users anytime, and your bill adjusts automatically. Deactivated users don't count towards your billing.

What payment methods do you accept?

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We accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, and SEPA direct debit for European customers.

Is my data secure?

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Absolutely. We use SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission and storage. Your data is stored in secure, EU-based data centers compliant with GDPR regulations.

Can I export my data?

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Yes, you can export all your time tracking data, reports, and project information at any time in multiple formats (CSV, Excel, PDF). You own your data completely.

Do you offer discounts for annual billing?

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Yes! Save up to 20% when you choose annual billing instead of monthly. Contact us via email for custom pricing for larger teams.

What integrations are included?

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The Basic plan includes IDE extensions (JetBrains IDEs: IntelliJ IDEA, WebStorm, PyCharm, VS Code) and the Chrome extension for simple time tracking. The Pro plan adds Jira integration, project assignment, detailed tracking with descriptions, and advanced reports.

Is there a limit on projects or time entries?

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No limits! Create unlimited projects, track unlimited time entries, and generate unlimited reports. We believe in providing full value without artificial restrictions.

What kind of support do you provide?

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All plans include email support. Pro plan users receive priority support. We also have comprehensive documentation to help you get started.

Don't take our word for it

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Chrontic is early and we'd rather show you the work than borrow someone else's logo. Everything below is open to inspection before you enter a card.

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The law, by name

§3 ArbZG 10-hour cap, the 11-hour rest period, breaks at 6 h and 9 h, and §3b night, Sunday and holiday surcharge tiers. All configurable per company.

A real export, not a CSV

Download a sample LODAS file and hand it to your Steuerberater before you sign up. If it doesn't import cleanly, don't buy it.

Ready for procurement

DPA, subprocessor list, data-subject exports and an immutable audit log — published, not promised on request.

Free means free

Up to 2 users with the full feature set, no credit card required. Teams start at €2 per user per month.

Built and hosted in Germany

Your data stays on servers in Germany, under German and EU law — no US Cloud Act exposure, no cross-border transfer question to explain to your DPO.

Start free. Add your team later.

Every feature included from day one — the paid tiers add seats, not capability.

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