{"id":40649,"date":"2025-01-17T15:50:49","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T15:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/?p=40649"},"modified":"2026-01-19T13:17:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T13:17:54","slug":"jira-time-tracking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/jira-time-tracking","title":{"rendered":"Jira Time Tracking: \u23f1\ufe0f Complete Time Tracking Guide for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>No matter how well you plan your agile software development projects, it can feel like every release goes down to the wire. Perfecting your time management skills will overcome this panic, and time tracking tools are a great way to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re one of the whopping <a href=\"https:\/\/www.datanyze.com\/market-share\/project-management--217\/jira-market-share\" target=\"_blank\">23% of software teams<\/a> using Jira, you may not know the platform recently added time tracking to its list of features. Sounds like a good addition, doesn\u2019t it? But, as time tracking experts, we\u2019d urge you to extend Jira\u2019s functionality by pairing it with a dedicated time tracking app instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article explores how to track time in Jira and the pros and cons of its native tracking feature. As a comparison, we\u2019ll also look at the best Jira time-tracking plugins to take your time tracking to the next level!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TL;DR \u2014 Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jira is one of the <strong>best and most used project management tools<\/strong> in the world and now <strong>includes manual time<\/strong> tracking for Issues, Epics, Tasks, and Sub-Tasks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>But, despite Jira\u2019s brilliance, it\u2019s <strong>a fairly limited time tracking tool<\/strong>. Time entries are incredibly <strong>manual<\/strong>, leading to <strong>inaccuracy<\/strong>, <strong>inefficiency<\/strong>, and <strong>user frustration<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To help, we recommend <strong>integrating Jira<\/strong> with one of these tracking tools:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Toggl Track<\/strong>: Best for beautiful UI that integrates an easy-to-use start\/stop timer directly into Jira\u2019s interface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Memtime<\/strong>: Automatic desktop tracking that mimics your Jira structure and provides a two-way sync.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Everhour<\/strong>: Project-based time tracking, great for <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/how-to-track-billable-hours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"billable hours\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1901\">billable hours<\/a>, expense management, and time-based reporting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Timely<\/strong>: AI-backed time tracking that pulls Jira activity into its Memory timeline, but doesn\u2019t sync back into Jira itself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <div class=\"mb-8\">\n            <span class=\"block text-dark-purple-100 opacity-60 uppercase mb-2 text-sm font-bold\">Further Reading:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"border-t-[3px] border-b border-yellow-100 py-4 pb-2 lg:grid lg:gap-8 lg:grid-cols-2\">\n                                    <div class=\"mb-4 lg:mb-2\">\n                        <a class=\"flex items-center hover:italic hover:text-dark-purple-80\" href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/timely-alternatives\" title=\"10 Best Timely Alternatives For Team Time Tracking (2026)\" aria-label=\"10 Best Timely Alternatives For Team Time Tracking (2026)\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-full w-14 h-14 mr-4 object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/timely-alternatives-112x59.jpg\" alt=\"10 Best Timely Alternatives For Team Time Tracking (2026)\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\">\n                            <span class=\"font-semibold font-heading leading-snug\">10 Best Timely Alternatives For Team Time Tracking (2026)<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"mb-4 lg:mb-2\">\n                        <a class=\"flex items-center hover:italic hover:text-dark-purple-80\" href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/everhour-alternatives\" title=\"11 Best Everhour Alternatives in 2026\" aria-label=\"11 Best Everhour Alternatives in 2026\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-full w-14 h-14 mr-4 object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/everhour-alternatives-112x59.jpg\" alt=\"11 Best Everhour Alternatives in 2026\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\">\n                            <span class=\"font-semibold font-heading leading-snug\">11 Best Everhour Alternatives in 2026<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to track time in Jira<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting started with time tracking in Jira is pretty straightforward, requiring little manual configuration, permission changes, or custom fields. Get started with the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Turn on the correct time tracking settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Time tracking is turned on by default in Jira Cloud, but you might need to enable the time tracking fields for each issue type within your Jira projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, simply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Go to your current project<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. From the left-hand menu, select \u201cProject settings\u201d and then \u201cIssue types.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1890\" height=\"1630\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/issue-types-time-tracking.gif\" alt=\"Issue types Jira time tracking\" class=\"wp-image-56155\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Depending on your team workflows, you may use any combination of issue types, such as Epics, Tasks, Sub-Tasks, or Bugs. For each one, you want to track, click into it and add the \u2018Time Tracking\u2019 field to your configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1472\" height=\"1611\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Add-time-tracking-field.gif\" alt=\"How to add time tracking field in Jira\" class=\"wp-image-56156\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Repeat these steps for all your projects to enable team members to track their time across the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Estimate each issue to create a time tracking baseline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you begin to log time, you need to add time estimates to each piece of work. This gives you a baseline to track against and measures the accuracy of your development estimates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is super easy to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create your next issue type, e.g. Epic, Task, Sub-Task, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As you fill out the key information, use the \u2018Original Estimate\u2019 field to capture how long you believe that item will take. The field uses a weeks\/days\/hours\/months format, so make the estimate as large or small as you need. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once completed, the \u2018Time Tracking\u2019 field will now have a baseline to work against, giving you everything you need to start tracking your time. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"524\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Time-tracking-field-Jira.png\" alt=\"Time tracking field Jira\" class=\"wp-image-56157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Time-tracking-field-Jira.png 524w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Time-tracking-field-Jira-300x295.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Time-tracking-field-Jira-410x404.png 410w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Time-tracking-field-Jira-112x110.png 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Record work time as your project progresses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the team\u2019s work progresses, you can record your time directly in the Jira issue, capturing the actual time spent on each task versus the estimate. By default, this is a manual process where developers record their time as they work on issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From the specific Jira Issue, find the Time Tracking field<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once selected, a pop-up will appear showing the original estimate alongside two boxes to input \u2018Time Spent\u2019 and Time Remaining.&#8217;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Time Spent box, input the amount of time you\u2019ve worked on the Issue so far. Again, this field works on a weeks\/days\/hours\/months format. At this point, additional boxes for Date Started and a Work Description will also appear so that you can record more information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If applicable, you can also update the Time Remaining field with an updated estimate of how long you believe is left on the task. This keeps an updated view of the effort required. However, this doesn\u2019t update the Original Estimate field, maintaining the baseline for you to report against.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once your time is logged, you can see all the details under the Work Log section of the Issue whenever you need. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"479\" height=\"759\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jira-time-spent-and-time-remaining.png\" alt=\"Jira time spent and time remaining\" class=\"wp-image-56158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jira-time-spent-and-time-remaining.png 479w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jira-time-spent-and-time-remaining-189x300.png 189w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jira-time-spent-and-time-remaining-255x404.png 255w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jira-time-spent-and-time-remaining-379x600.png 379w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jira-time-spent-and-time-remaining-71x112.png 71w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Oversee capacity planning and resource management with Jira project reports<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As development teams track their time, managers need to report on work hours to manage team capacity, velocity, and resource demand. You can do this directly from the Jira dashboard, creating a simple <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/track\/timesheet-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"timesheet\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1900\">timesheet<\/a> report in just three clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do the following to gain these insights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From your project, select Reports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the project sidebar, scroll down to \u2018Forecast &amp; Management\u2019 and select the \u2018Time Tracking Report\u2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set the parameters and select \u2018Next\u2019 to get a view of your time tracking performance. Here, you\u2019ll see how your time spent and time remaining compare to your original estimate, with a view of whether you\u2019re on track or forecasting an overrun.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jira-time-tracking-report-1024x457.png\" alt=\"Jira time tracking report\" class=\"wp-image-56159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jira-time-tracking-report-1024x457.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jira-time-tracking-report-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jira-time-tracking-report-768x343.png 768w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jira-time-tracking-report-1536x685.png 1536w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jira-time-tracking-report-746x333.png 746w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jira-time-tracking-report-1152x514.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jira-time-tracking-report-1500x669.png 1500w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jira-time-tracking-report-112x50.png 112w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jira-time-tracking-report.png 1585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What users love about Jira\u2019s native time tracking features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As one of the world\u2019s most popular project management tools, many users love Jira\u2019s ability to keep all their information in one place. When it comes to time tracking functionalities, here\u2019s what Jira users love:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Integrated time tracking.<\/strong> Users love that Jira helps them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/jira\/reviews\/jira-review-9882430\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">manage their time<\/a> with the ability to compare actual work vs. estimates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customization.<\/strong> While Jira has many pre-built templates, it\u2019s a very customizable solution, with the ability to re-arrange Jira fields, report on different time metrics, and keep track of hours in real-time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ease of use. <\/strong>Once you\u2019re on board with Jira software, it\u2019s super easy to use with a wide range of issue features covering everything from Tasks, Sub-Tasks, Bug, and Epics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plugins.<\/strong> Popular plugins, such as Tempo, provide add-ons for timesheets and resource planning, invoicing, and billable hours rates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Jira time tracking reports and timesheets accurate? Common Jira issues that users face<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like many things in life, Jira\u2019s time tracking isn\u2019t perfect. While it has the ability for basic time tracking, it falls short in several areas, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Collection method.<\/strong> Both Jira\u2019s native tracking and add-ons like Tempo require teams to manually input their time records. This creates inaccuracy, leaving your time tracking open to errors and discrepancies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Basic reporting. <\/strong>While Jira has some good out-of-the-box reports, they aren\u2019t powerful and sometimes fail to provide the depth of information needed for expert time management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Little automation.<\/strong> Once time logs are captured, there\u2019s little automation between time records, invoicing, and billing, making the process of getting paid a little clunky in Jira.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To overcome these issues, many Jira users pair the tool with expert time tracking plugins, such as Toggl Track, to seamlessly capture time records before automatically syncing them with Jira issues. This means developers don\u2019t have to manually save down their time cards while also improving accuracy and efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sounds good, right? Read on to hear more about how these expert time tracking plugins work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Jira plugins for accurate time tracking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Jira and Confluence are great for project management, they weren\u2019t built for time tracking and lack the key features you need to take your time management to the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, Jira\u2019s great connectivity means you can sync it with a range of other apps via plugins. This helps you automate and improve your time tracking without giving up the project management software you love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve tested all four of these time tracking tools, with their Jira plugins all available (and highly rated) on the Atlassian Marketplace. Let\u2019s dive into each in turn to decide which is best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toggl Track<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/track\/jira-time-tracking\/\">Toggl Track<\/a> combines automatic time tracking, detailed reporting, and a beautiful UI to make it a great all-rounder for time tracking. Its versatility across desktop, browser, and mobile makes it easy to track wherever you are, with handy integrations to other platforms, including Jira, Trello, and QuickBooks. It also automates billing and invoice creation for freelancers and client-facing development teams to help you and your team get paid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-1-1024x623.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-1-1024x623.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-1-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-1-768x467.png 768w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-1-1536x934.png 1536w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-1-664x404.png 664w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-1-1152x701.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-1-987x600.png 987w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-1-1325x806.png 1325w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-1-112x68.png 112w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udf1f <\/strong>Toggl Track\u2019s standout features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Multi-platform time tracking from <strong>desktop<\/strong>, <strong>phone<\/strong>, or the <strong>web<\/strong>, plus Chrome, Firefox, and Edge <strong>browser extensions<\/strong> to track time from any web app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tracking reminders, alerts, and required fields reduces admin work and <strong>automate your end-to-end billing workflow.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detail <strong>reports and insights<\/strong> into your time management, enabling you to make <strong>data-driven business decisions.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GDPR compliance with <strong>high-grade data security features<\/strong> such as admin rights and audit checking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd04 How Toggl Track integrates with JIRA<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Toggl Track\u2019s browser extension enables you to quickly start and stop timers from any web application, including Jira. Simply install the browser application, turn on the Jira integration in Toggl Track\u2019s settings, and start tracking with timers directly inside a Jira Issue \u2014 it\u2019s as simple as that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jira-toggl-integration-in-workspace.jpg\" alt=\"Jira toggl integration in workspace\" class=\"wp-image-56161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jira-toggl-integration-in-workspace.jpg 600w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jira-toggl-integration-in-workspace-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jira-toggl-integration-in-workspace-112x72.jpg 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udcb0 Toggl Track Pricing<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside a <strong>free plan for up to five users<\/strong>, Toggl Track offers three additional tiers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Starter:<\/strong> For $9 per user\/mo, Starter is built for small teams to work at a fast pace without a lot of overhead<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Premium: <\/strong>For $18 per user\/mo, Premium gives you powerful tools to keep growing teams aligned and agile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise: <\/strong>If you need a tailored solution for your large or complex organization, Toggl Track also offers custom pricing for unlimited users.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Memtime<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Memtime\u2019s automatic, in-the-background time-tracking takes the admin away from time management. Once installed, the <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/track\/memtime\/\">Memtime<\/a> desktop app tracks your work, storing it by application, project, or client to help you bill for your time, report on your progress, and keep the team focused on the things that matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Memtime-dashboard-1024x594.png\" alt=\"Memtime dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-55904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Memtime-dashboard-1024x594.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Memtime-dashboard-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Memtime-dashboard-768x446.png 768w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Memtime-dashboard-696x404.png 696w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Memtime-dashboard-1152x669.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Memtime-dashboard-1034x600.png 1034w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Memtime-dashboard-112x65.png 112w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Memtime-dashboard.png 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udf1f Memtime\u2019s standout features<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automatic time tracking for <strong>Windows<\/strong>, <strong>Mac<\/strong>, and <strong>Linux<\/strong> users that <strong>doesn\u2019t require you to start\/stop timers.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrations with a <strong>range of other software tools<\/strong>, including Toggl Track and Jira.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate custom timesheets and reports to analyze your <strong>productivity<\/strong>, <strong>logged hours<\/strong>, and <strong>team efficiency.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memtime takes a strong approach to <strong>privacy and anti-data sharing<\/strong>, with all data stored locally and <strong>not shared with others<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udd04 How Memtime integrates with JIRA<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>During your Memtime setup, select Jira Cloud from the range of integrations. Once configured, Memtime copies across your Jira project structure, making it easy to assign your time to the right tasks. Then, Memtime syncs it back to Jira, so you have everything you need in the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Memtime-integration-exports.png\" alt=\"Memtime integration exports\" class=\"wp-image-56162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Memtime-integration-exports.png 624w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Memtime-integration-exports-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Memtime-integration-exports-573x404.png 573w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Memtime-integration-exports-112x79.png 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udcb0 Memtime Pricing<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After a free trial, Memtime costs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Basic:<\/strong> From $10 per user\/mo, you get Memtime\u2019s automatic time tracking and reporting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connect:<\/strong> Add in integrations and project management sync for $15 per user\/mo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Premium:<\/strong> For $20 per user\/mo, you get priority support and SSO login.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Everhour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/everhour-alternatives\">Everhour\u2019s <\/a>project management focus makes it a great pairing for Jira, with everything you need to accurately track project time, budget, expenses, and invoices. With several web and mobile tracking options, it\u2019s easy to keep tabs on your team\u2019s time regardless of when and where they work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"891\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-108-1024x891.png\" alt=\"EverHour time management app\" class=\"wp-image-55116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-108-1024x891.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-108-300x261.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-108-768x668.png 768w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-108-464x404.png 464w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-108-874x760.png 874w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-108-690x600.png 690w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-108-927x806.png 927w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-108-112x97.png 112w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-108.png 1175w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udf1f Everhour\u2019s standout features<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simple time tracking across <strong>browsers<\/strong>, <strong>mobile<\/strong> <strong>devices, and inside commonly used apps<\/strong> via the browser.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lots of great integrations, including <strong>Asana<\/strong>, <strong>ClickUp<\/strong>, <strong>monday.com<\/strong>, and, of course, <strong>Jira<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable teams to <strong>quote accurately<\/strong> with detailed financial management features for <strong>expenses<\/strong>, <strong>budgeting<\/strong>, and <strong>invoicing<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor <strong>real-time project and team progress<\/strong> to manage capacity, resource planning, and workloads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udd04 How Everhour integrates with JIRA<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once online with Everhour, simply install the Jira plugin from the Atlassian marketplace to get started. From there, you can start\/stop timers or log hours manually directly from the Everhour panel in Jira. You can also mark projects as billable or non-billable and run detailed time tracking reports to keep your projects on plan and within budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"592\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Everhour-Jira-cloud.webp\" alt=\"Everhour Jira cloud\" class=\"wp-image-56163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Everhour-Jira-cloud.webp 592w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Everhour-Jira-cloud-300x186.webp 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Everhour-Jira-cloud-112x70.webp 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Everhour has a simple, two-tiered pricing structure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free: <\/strong>Up to five seats for basic time tracking, projects, and tasks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team:<\/strong> For $8.50 per user\/mo, get additional integrations, budgeting, and expense management features (minimum five seats required)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timely<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Timely\u2019s automatic approach to time tracking unlocks business insights without the admin overhead of manual timesheets. Timely tracks activities as \u2018memories\u2019 before converting them into billable rates, resource forecasts, and actionable insights. It also has a range of integrations and the ability to generate professional, client-ready invoices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"624\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-109-1024x624.png\" alt=\"Timely time management app\" class=\"wp-image-55117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-109-1024x624.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-109-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-109-768x468.png 768w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-109-1536x936.png 1536w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-109-663x404.png 663w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-109-1152x702.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-109-985x600.png 985w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-109-1323x806.png 1323w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-109-112x68.png 112w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-109.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udf1f Timely\u2019s standout features<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AI-backed tracking <strong>creates timesheets automatically<\/strong> without manual intervention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2018Memories\u2019 sync into timesheets, projects, and team-managed workspaces to create a <strong>complete time management picture<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ISO27001 compliance<\/strong> and AWS data centers ensure Timely is fast and secure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lots of native <strong>developer<\/strong> and <strong>project management integrations<\/strong>, including Asana, Jira, and GitHub.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udd04 How Timely integrates with JIRA<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>From the Timely admin dashboard, link your Jira account and then install the Timely plugin from the Atlassian marketplace. From there, Timely will track your work creating, updating, and deleting Issues and Projects, syncing the time spent back into your Memories timeline. Note: it doesn\u2019t sync the time back to Jira, though!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Connect-JIRA-Memory-1024x465.png\" alt=\"Connect JIRA Memory\" class=\"wp-image-56164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Connect-JIRA-Memory-1024x465.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Connect-JIRA-Memory-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Connect-JIRA-Memory-768x349.png 768w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Connect-JIRA-Memory-1536x697.png 1536w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Connect-JIRA-Memory-746x339.png 746w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Connect-JIRA-Memory-1152x523.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Connect-JIRA-Memory-1500x681.png 1500w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Connect-JIRA-Memory-112x51.png 112w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Connect-JIRA-Memory.png 1612w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After a free trial, Timely\u2019s pricing model looks like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Starter: <\/strong>From $9 per user\/mo for time tracking, AI assistance, and in-app support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Premium: <\/strong>From $16 per user\/mo for broader team management, budgeting, and costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unlimited: <\/strong>From $22 per user\/mo for all the Premium features, with additional time types, currencies, and integrations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why it\u2019s ultimately worth integrating a time tracking app with Jira<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jira is one of the world\u2019s best and most used project management tools. But its power lies in its ability to organize software teams, not track time. If you\u2019re looking to get a handle on your team\u2019s time management, Jira only has manual time tracking features that lack accuracy, automatic, and reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why <a href=\"https:\/\/support.toggl.com\/en\/articles\/4794538-jira-sync\" target=\"_blank\">syncing Jira<\/a> with a dedicated time tracking tool is your best bet, helping you to manage your team\u2019s productivity, improve your billing, and effectively manage your project\u2019s budget. Without a dedicated tool, you\u2019ll be stuck with inaccuracy and guesswork on every project you run!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toggl Track \ud83e\udd1d Jira<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In our opinion, if you want seamless Jira time tracking, integrating Toggl Track is the best way to go. Not only is Toggl Track a cost-effective, beautifully designed time tracking tool, but it seamlessly integrates into Jira with a quick and easy start\/stop timer that keeps development teams on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like the sound of that, why not<a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/\"> <u>try Toggl Track for free<\/u><\/a> and see for yourself how we make time tracking in Jira a walk in the park? No credit card required!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out how to integrate Toggl Track with Jira for time tracking. 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