Is HelloTime a good TMetric alternative?

Yes. HelloTime offers the same core time tracking, timesheets and productivity features as TMetric at ₹99 / $4.99 per user — plus GST-ready invoicing via HelloBooks, which TMetric does not provide natively.

How much does TMetric cost vs HelloTime?

TMetric starts at $5 / user / mo (~₹415 / user / mo). HelloTime is ₹99 per user per month in India and $2 outside India — often 60-90% cheaper.

Can I migrate from TMetric to HelloTime?

Yes. HelloTime imports time entries, projects and user lists from TMetric via CSV. For large rollouts our team does the migration for free.

HelloTime vs TMetric

The honest comparison. Where TMetric wins, where HelloTime wins, and how to decide.

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HelloTime

Time tracking built for Indian teams & global SMBs

₹99 / $4.99 per user / month

✓ 7-day free trial · full Premium, no credit card
✓ Time tracking, timesheets, productivity monitoring
✓ Payroll + GST invoicing via HelloBooks
✓ Privacy-first (opt-in screenshots)
✓ India + global data residency (Azure)
✓ 80+ integrations · published volume discounts

TMetric

Time tracking for agencies and teams

$5 / user / mo

~₹415 / user / mo · Free tier: Yes (up to 5 users, basic)

Timer + timesheet + billing, with browser extension and PM integrations.

Strengths

• Browser extension
• Good integrations
• Straightforward billing

Gaps

• Light productivity monitoring
• No payroll
• No GST invoicing

Why teams pick HelloTime over TMetric.

01
Productivity monitoring and screenshots
02
GST invoicing via HelloBooks
03
Cheaper at scale

Feature-by-feature

Capability	HelloTime	TMetric
Desktop, web, mobile apps	Yes	Yes
Automatic time tracking	Yes	Yes
Offline mode	Yes	Varies
Idle detection	Yes	Varies
Activity levels	Yes (privacy-first)	Yes
App & URL tracking	Yes (opt-in)	Yes
Optional screenshots	Yes (opt-in)	Yes
Project budgets & alerts	Yes	Partial
Online timesheets & approvals	Yes	Yes
Payroll	Yes	Varies
GST-compliant invoicing (India)	Yes (via HelloBooks)	No
Native accounting integration	HelloBooks (built-in)	Via QuickBooks / Xero
INR pricing	Yes (₹99 / user)	No
Free trial	7-day, no card	Yes (up to 5 users, basic)
Starting price	₹99 / $4.99	$5 / user / mo

Pick HelloTime if

You bill in INR and need GST-ready invoices
You use (or plan to use) HelloBooks for accounting
You want productivity monitoring without the surveillance vibe
You want the best $/₹ value without losing features

Pick TMetric if

Small agencies on a budget.

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