Overview
Grindstone is a free desktop time tracking application for Windows that combines traditional time tracking with gamification elements. It uses achievements, profiles, and visual task management to make time tracking more engaging.
Features
- Free: Completely free with no premium tiers
- Task Organization: Hierarchical task breakdown
- Time Tracking: Start/stop timers for tasks
- Interruption Handling: Pause and resume with one click
- Profiles: Different configurations for different work types
- Achievements: Unlock achievements for productivity milestones
- Estimates: Compare actual time to estimates
- Idle Detection: Automatically detect when you're away
- Notes: Add context to time entries
- Reports: Detailed time reports with charts
- Export: CSV export for payroll/billing
- Offline: Works completely offline
- No Account Required: All data stored locally
Gamification Elements
- Achievements for consistency, focus, and productivity
- Visual progress indicators
- Statistics and personal records
- Motivational feedback
Pricing
Completely free for all features.
