Time estimates
Set how long a project or phase should take—and watch actual hours stack up against it.
TRACKERS
Budget and estimate vs. time actually tracked
See planned vs. actual on the projects that matter, and catch overruns while you can still do something about them.
No credit card required · Available on web, iOS & Android
Estimates live in proposals. Actual hours live in your timesheet. When those never meet, budgets slip quietly until it’s too late.
Trackers put estimate, budget, and tracked time in one place—so every project has a clear planned-vs-actual signal.
WHAT YOU GET
Built for how you actually work
Budget tracking
Keep budget in view alongside the time you’re logging, not buried in a separate spreadsheet.
Planned vs. actual
Compare what you expected with what you’ve tracked so far—before the engagement is over.
Spot overruns early
See when work is trending over estimate so you can adjust scope, staffing, or the client conversation.
IN PRACTICE
Useful in the moments that matter
Kickoff
Set the estimate and budget when the project starts—not after hours already drifted.
Mid-engagement check-in
Compare tracked time to the plan before the next client update.
Scope creep shows up
Catch that you’re burning past the estimate while there’s still time to reset expectations.
ALSO IN MINUTESHARK
Killer feature
Reminders
No more forgotten timers
Reminders nudge you when a timer has been running too long, after a certain time of day, or on a regular interval—by email or push notification—so tracking stays honest without watching the clock.
- When a timer has been running for… Get notified after a set duration—for example 8 hours—so forgotten timers don’t run overnight.
- When a timer is running after… Set a time of day (like 6:00 PM) to remind you to stop before you leave.
- Regular check-ins Ask on an interval whether you’re still on the right task—via email or push notification.
EXPLORE MORE
Other MinuteShark features
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Trackers
Put an estimate on your next project—and track actual time against it as you go.