Tempo Time Tracker
Time tracking software
Time clock software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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$1 per user per month
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- Information technology and software
- Media and communications
- Professional services (engineering, legal, consulting, etc.)
What is Tempo Time Tracker
Tempo Time Tracker is a time tracking application designed primarily for teams that manage work in Atlassian Jira. It lets users log time against issues and projects, and supports approvals and reporting for project accounting and billing use cases. The product is typically used by professional services, IT, and engineering organizations that need time data tied directly to Jira work items. It differentiates through deep Jira integration and an ecosystem of related Tempo apps for planning and cost management.
Deep Jira-native time logging
Tempo Time Tracker is built to log time directly against Jira issues, epics, and projects, which reduces duplicate entry compared with standalone trackers. Teams can standardize time entry with required fields, worklogs, and configurable workflows. This is particularly useful where Jira is the system of record for delivery work and time needs to map to that structure.
Approvals and governance controls
The product supports timesheet submission and approval flows, which helps organizations enforce cutoffs and review processes. Administrators can apply policies around time entry and visibility to support internal controls. These features are relevant for services teams that need auditable timesheets rather than only personal productivity tracking.
Reporting for project accounting
Tempo provides reporting on time by project, issue, team, and account dimensions, supporting utilization and cost/billing analysis. Data can be used to reconcile delivery effort with budgets and forecasts when paired with Jira project structures. This aligns with organizations that need operational reporting beyond basic timers.
Best fit for Jira users
Organizations not using Jira may find the product less suitable because many workflows assume Jira issues as the work container. Teams that want a tool-agnostic time tracker may face additional setup or integration work. This can be a constraint compared with platforms that center on their own project/work management layer.
Time clock features are limited
While it supports tracking time, it is not primarily an employee time clock for hourly attendance management. Capabilities such as punch rounding rules, break compliance, geofencing, and labor-law-focused scheduling are not the core focus. Companies seeking a dedicated time clock may need additional tools.
Configuration and reporting complexity
To get consistent reporting, teams often need to align Jira configurations (projects, issue types, fields) and Tempo accounts/categories. This can increase administrative overhead, especially in large Jira instances with varied team practices. Reporting outcomes depend heavily on disciplined time entry and taxonomy governance.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan (Jira user tier) | Price (monthly per user) | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1–10 users | $1 per user/month | Cloud monthly per-user price (minimum tier). License size must match Jira license. |
| 11–100 users | $5.21 per user/month | Cloud monthly per-user price (example shown on page: $521/month for 100 users average $5.21). |
| 101–250 users | $3.66 per user/month | Cloud monthly per-user price. |
| 251–1000 users | $1.81 per user/month | Cloud monthly per-user price. |
| 1001–2500 users | $1.01 per user/month | Cloud monthly per-user price. |
| 2501–5000 users | $0.58 per user/month | Cloud monthly per-user price. |
| 5001–7500 users | $0.39 per user/month | Cloud monthly per-user price. |
| 7501–10000 users | $0.33 per user/month | Cloud monthly per-user price. |
| 10001–15000 users | $0.33 per user/month | Cloud monthly per-user price. |
| 15001–20000 users | $0.25 per user/month | Cloud monthly per-user price. |
| 20001–25000 users | $0.25 per user/month | Cloud monthly per-user price. |
| 25001–30000 users | $0.25 per user/month | Cloud monthly per-user price. |
| 30001–35000 users | $0.25 per user/month | Cloud monthly per-user price. |
| 35001–40000 users | $0.25 per user/month | Cloud monthly per-user price. |
| 40001–45000 users | $0.25 per user/month | Cloud monthly per-user price. |
| 45001–50000 users | $0.25 per user/month | Cloud monthly per-user price. |
| 50001–60000 users | $0.25 per user/month | Cloud monthly per-user price. |
| 60001–70000 users | $0.25 per user/month | Cloud monthly per-user price. |
| 70001–80000 users | $0.25 per user/month | Cloud monthly per-user price. |
| 80001–90000 users | $0.25 per user/month | Cloud monthly per-user price. |
| 90001–100000 users | $0.25 per user/month | Cloud monthly per-user price (Cloud licenses limited to 100,000 users). |
Notes: Prices sourced from Tempo's official "Timesheets pricing & plans" page. The page shows Cloud and Data Center options; the table above reflects the Cloud "Monthly per user" pricing tiers shown on the Tempo pricing page. The vendor also offers an option to toggle Annual billing on the site (annual prices not listed here). License size must match Jira license size.
Seller details
Tempo Software
Boston, MA, USA
2007
Private
https://www.tempo.io/
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/tempo-software/
