Availability
Wrike's native time tracking functionality is included in:
- Business plan and above
- Not available in Free or Professional tiers
This positioning targets teams and enterprises that need integrated project management with time tracking rather than freelancers or small teams.
Time Tracking Features
Time Logging
- Record hours using live task timer
- Manually add timelogentry entries
- Track time directly on tasks
- Multi-device support (web, desktop, mobile)
Timesheet Management
- Create, review, and approve timesheets
- Weekly or monthly timesheet periods
- Restrict timesheets to prevent changes after approval
- Complete approval workflow
- Change history for compliance
Billable vs. Non-Billable
- Categorize time as billable or non-billable at entry
- Full visibility into billable work distribution
- Ensure teams focus on revenue-generating activities
- Client billing dispute resolution
Reporting
- Time reports across projects and team members
- Resource utilization tracking
- Capacity planning insights
- Historical data analysis for forecasting
Integration with Project Management
Wrike's time tracking benefits from deep integration:
Task-Level Tracking
- Time logged directly on tasks
- See time estimates vs. actual
- Track progress through time spent
- Identify tasks over/under budget
Resource Management
- Workload views show team capacity
- Balance resources across projects
- Avoid team member overload
- Smart allocation based on availability
Budget Management
- Track project costs in real-time
- Alert when budgets are at risk
- Compare estimated vs. actual costs
- Profitability analysis
Compliance Features
- Complete change history
- Approval workflows
- Instant reporting for audits
- Support for R&D tax credits
- Grant compliance reporting
Who It's For
Wrike's Business tier time tracking targets:
- Consultancies: Tracking billable hours across clients
- Creative agencies: Monitoring project profitability
- IT departments: Resource allocation and capacity planning
- Professional services: Client billing and cost control
- Enterprise teams: Compliance and financial reporting
Comparison to Third-Party Integrations
Before Business tier, Wrike users must:
- Use third-party time tracking tools
- Manually sync data between systems
- Deal with integration maintenance
- Pay for additional software
Business tier eliminates this friction with native features.
Pricing Consideration
The Business tier requirement means:
- Time tracking is a premium feature
- Targeted at teams needing enterprise capabilities
- Bundled with other advanced features
- Cost justified by eliminating third-party tools
