Assign Work. Track Progress. Know What Got Done.
Create projects, assign tasks, and track time per task with activity data and screenshots. Know where hours are going across your team, calculate labor costs, and sync with Asana.
No credit card required · $5/user/month · Asana integration included
You Need to Know Where Hours Go — Not Just That Hours Were Worked
Task-level time tracking turns vague hours into actionable project data.
Without task-level time tracking
- You know people worked 8 hours but not on which tasks or projects
- Labor costs per client or project are estimated, not measured
- No data to improve task estimates or identify time sinks
- Timesheets show hours worked but not what was accomplished
With HiveDesk task tracking
- Every hour is tagged to a specific project and task
- Labor costs are calculated from actual time data, not guesses
- Task time reports help you estimate future work accurately
- Screenshots and activity data show what was done during each task
Task Management with Built-In Time Tracking
Assign work, track time per task, and know your real project costs.
Project & Task Organization
Create projects and break them into tasks. Organize work by client, department, or function. Assign tasks to team members so everyone knows what to work on and when.
Time Per Task Tracking
Team members track time against specific tasks. See exactly how long each task takes. Compare estimates to actuals. Know where hours are going across your entire team.
Asana Integration
Sync projects and tasks with Asana. Track time in HiveDesk against your Asana tasks so project management and time tracking stay connected without extra effort.
Labor Cost Tracking
Add hourly rates to team members or projects. HiveDesk calculates labor costs per task, per project, and per client — so you know your actual costs, not estimates.
Activity Verification
See what team members are actually doing during task sessions with periodic screenshots and keyboard/mouse activity tracking. Context beyond raw hours.
Project Time Reports
Reports showing time per project, per task, and per team member. Export as PDF or Excel for client billing, profitability analysis, and operations reviews.
How It Works
From task assignment to project cost reports in three steps.
Create & Assign
Set up projects for clients or departments. Break them into tasks and assign to team members. Connect Asana if you use it for project management.
Track Time Per Task
Team members select a project and task, then start tracking. Activity levels and screenshots are captured automatically during work sessions.
Review & Bill
See time per task, per project, and per team member. Approve timesheets and export as PDF or Excel for client billing and payroll.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about task management in HiveDesk.
Create projects and break them into tasks. Assign tasks to team members, and they track time against those tasks using the desktop, mobile, or browser app. You see how long each task takes, who worked on it, and can calculate labor costs.
Yes. Team members select a project and task before starting their timer. Reports show hours per task, per project, and per team member. Add hourly rates to calculate labor costs per project or client for accurate billing.
HiveDesk integrates with Asana so you can sync projects and tasks between both tools. Your team can track time in HiveDesk against Asana tasks, keeping project management and time tracking connected without duplicating work.
Yes. Create tasks within projects and assign them to team members. When employees clock in, they see their assigned tasks and can start tracking time against them immediately.
Task time reports show hours per task with activity data and screenshots. You see not just that someone worked for 4 hours, but which tasks they completed and what their screen looked like during those hours.
Yes. Add hourly rates to team members or projects. HiveDesk calculates labor costs per task, per project, and per client based on actual tracked hours — giving you real cost data for pricing and profitability analysis.
Timesheets are generated automatically from tracked hours and show time broken down by project and task. Managers review and approve timesheets, then export as PDF or Excel for payroll or client billing.
Yes. HiveDesk has an iOS mobile app in addition to desktop apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux, plus a Chrome browser extension. Team members can track time against tasks from wherever they work.
HiveDesk integrates with Asana so you can keep your existing project management workflow. For other tools, you can mirror your project and task structure in HiveDesk for time tracking purposes. The focus is on tracking where hours go.
HiveDesk is $5 per user per month — a single plan that includes all features: task management, time tracking, activity monitoring, scheduling, attendance, leave management, and reporting. Start with a 14-day free trial, no credit card required.
Related Pages
Employee Time Tracking Software
Full product page for time tracking — features, comparisons, and pricing for teams that need accurate hours.
Timesheet Management
Automatic timesheets from task time data with approval workflow and payroll export.
Real-Time Dashboards
See who is working on which task right now with live activity, hours, and screenshot data.
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Join teams worldwide who trust HiveDesk for workforce management, time tracking, and employee monitoring. $5/user/month, all features included.