FOR FREELANCE DEVELOPERS

Track Billable Hours.
Bill with Confidence.

Stop guessing how long projects take. Lync automatically tracks every coding session so you can bill accurately, prove your work to clients, and optimize your rates.

Start Tracking for FreeNo credit card · 2-minute setup

Why Freelancers Love Lync

Automatic Time Tracking

No manual timers. Lync automatically tracks every coding session, file, and project.

Accurate Billable Hours

Know exactly how much time you spent on each client project - down to the second.

Prove Your Work

Show clients detailed breakdowns of what you worked on and when. Build trust.

Optimize Your Rates

Understand your actual project hours to price future work more accurately.

"Before Lync, I was underestimating projects by 30%. Now I know exactly how long features take and bill accordingly. It's paid for itself... wait, it's free."

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Alex Chen
Freelance Full-Stack Developer

How It Works

1

Install Extension

Add Lync to VS Code. Takes 30 seconds.

2

Code Normally

Lync tracks automatically. No manual timers.

3

View Reports

See exactly how long each project took. Bill accurately.

Everything You Need

  • Project-level time breakdown
  • Language & file tracking
  • Daily and weekly reports
  • Export data for invoicing
  • Privacy-first (no code tracked)
  • Unlimited history retention

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best free time tracker for freelance developers?

Lync is a free VS Code extension that automatically tracks coding time per project, giving freelancers accurate billable hours without manual timers. It's free forever with no credit card required.

How do freelance developers track billable hours accurately?

Install the Lync VS Code extension and it automatically records time spent per project folder. Your Lync dashboard shows exact hours per client project, which you can use directly when creating invoices.

Can I see exactly how much time I spent on a client project?

Yes. Lync automatically categorizes coding time by project folder, so you can see a precise breakdown of hours worked on each client project over any time period.

Does Lync track time per file and programming language?

Yes. In addition to project-level time, Lync shows a breakdown by file and programming language, giving you detailed insight into exactly where your coding hours went.

Ready to Stop Undercharging?

Join thousands of freelance developers who use Lync to track their time accurately and bill with confidence. Free forever.