Clearmargin

Bill for every hour. Automate everything else.

Time tracking, hourly or fixed-price billing, Zapier and webhook integrations, and the API to connect it all.

Developers dashboard in Clearmargin

A day with Clearmargin

1

Track time with one-click timer or quick-log

Start a timer from anywhere or quick-log hours after the fact. Assign to clients and projects in one step.

2

Bill hourly or fixed-price with rate cascading

Set rates per client, per project, or per rate type (standard, overtime, rush). Clearmargin applies the right rate automatically.

3

Generate invoices from tracked time

Select a date range, pick the client, and generate. Minimum billing rules ensure you never underbill short sessions.

4

Connect to your stack

Zapier (8 triggers, 4 actions, 2 searches), webhooks (30 events, HMAC-signed), REST API with scoped keys, Slack and Discord notifications.

5

AI assistant for quick lookups

Ask natural language questions: "How much has Acme been billed this quarter?" or "Create an invoice for last week's hours."

Everything you need

Timer & quick-log

One-click timer with client and project context. Quick-log strip for batch entry. Both feed the same billing pipeline.

Rate cascading

Project rate overrides client rate overrides member default. Standard, overtime, and rush multipliers apply automatically.

Minimum billing

Set minimum billable hours per rate type. Short calls and quick fixes still get invoiced at your minimum.

Fixed-price & hourly

Bill by the hour, by the project, or mix both. Track time on fixed-price projects to see your effective rate.

API with scoped keys

RESTful API with granular permission scopes. Create read-only dashboards, sync with your tools, or build custom integrations.

Zapier integration

8 triggers, 4 actions, 2 searches. Automate invoice creation, time logging, client onboarding, and notifications.

Webhooks

30 event types with HMAC-signed payloads. Build real-time integrations with any service that accepts webhooks.

Notifications

Slack, Discord, and Telegram notifications for payments, invoice views, and overdue reminders. Stay informed without checking the app.

AI assistant

35+ tools for invoicing, time logging, financial queries, and data search. Natural language interface to your entire business.

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