Is the template really free?

Yes, the CSV template is completely free and requires no signup. Download it and use it however you like.

Can I open it in Excel and Google Sheets?

Yes. The CSV format is universal: it opens in Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc and Numbers without any conversion.

How do I calculate duration automatically?

In a spreadsheet, you can subtract the start time from the end time, but it stays manual. With Rytmely, duration is calculated automatically as soon as you stop the timer.

Is my data safe with Rytmely?

Yes. Rytmely hosts your data in Europe and complies with GDPR. You stay in control and can delete your account at any time.

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Free timesheet template to download

A simple, complete template to track your hours by client, project and label. Works with Excel, Google Sheets and LibreOffice. No signup required.

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What the template includes

The CSV file opens in any spreadsheet app and follows a clear structure to track your billable time day by day.

Date: the day of the work
Client: who the task belongs to
Project: the engagement or job concerned
Label: the specific task performed
Start and End: the session times
Duration: the total time calculated
Note: a free comment for context
Billable: yes or no, to sort your hours

How to use it

Download the file, open it in Excel or Google Sheets, then fill in one row per work session. At the end of the week, filter by client or project to prepare your invoicing.

Duplicate the file for each month or each client
Use a filter on the Billable column to isolate the hours to invoice
Sum the Duration column to get the total to add to your invoice

The limits of a spreadsheet

An Excel template helps at first, but manual entry ends up costing time and introducing errors. Forgotten start times, duration math done by hand and copy-pasting between tabs add up fast.

Manual entry is time-consuming and easy to forget
Risk of errors in duration calculations
No real-time timer: you reconstruct from memory
Hard to share and consolidate across a team
No reliable backup or history

Why switch to Rytmely

Rytmely automates what the spreadsheet makes you do by hand. Start a timer in one click, durations calculate themselves and your reports by client, project and label are ready instantly. Your data is hosted in Europe, compliant with GDPR.

One-click timer, no more manual entry
Automatic calculation of durations and billable totals
Reports by client, project and label
Hosted in Europe, GDPR-compliant
One active timer at a time to stay accurate

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Frequently asked questions

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The Excel template gets you started. Rytmely saves you time every week by automating how you track your hours.

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