Overview
Odoo Timesheet is a comprehensive time tracking module built into the Odoo open-source ERP platform. Unlike standalone time tracking tools, Odoo Timesheet provides deep integration with other business functions including project management, invoicing, payroll, and accounting.
Features
- Project-Based Tracking: Track time against specific projects, tasks, and work orders
- Multiple Entry Methods: Timer-based tracking, manual entry, or automatic timesheet generation from calendar events
- Grid View: Weekly timesheet grid for quick batch entry across multiple projects
- Task Integration: Time entries automatically link to project tasks with status updates
- Invoicing Integration: Convert tracked hours directly to customer invoices with configurable billing rates
- Employee Analytics: View team utilization, productivity metrics, and workload distribution
- Mobile App: Record time on the go with iOS and Android applications
- HR Integration: Connect time tracking with employee records, contracts, and leave management
- Cost Analysis: Calculate project profitability by comparing time costs against revenue
- Approval Workflows: Manager approval processes for submitted timesheets
- Multi-Company Support: Handle time tracking across multiple legal entities
Key Advantages
- All-in-One System: Eliminates need for separate time tracking, invoicing, and accounting tools
- Open Source: Community and Enterprise editions available with source code access
- Customizable: Extensive customization options through Python-based development
- Cost-Effective: Significantly cheaper than cobbling together multiple SaaS tools
- Unified Data: Single database for all business operations improves reporting accuracy
Pricing
Odoo offers flexible pricing:
- Community Edition: Free and open-source (self-hosted)
- Odoo Online: €24.90/user/month (includes hosting)
- Odoo.sh: €29.90/user/month (includes hosting with development tools)
- Enterprise Edition: Custom pricing for on-premise deployments
The Timesheet app is included in all plans at no additional cost.
