TallyHo

# TallyHo - Beautifully Simple Time Tracking for Freelancers > TallyHo is a modern, beautifully simple time tracking and project management application built specifically for freelancers, solo contractors, and agencies who need precise time tracking with seamless client and project organisation. ## The Story Behind TallyHo TallyHo was created by Steve Leggat, a freelancer with 25 years of experience in the field. After decades of struggling with complex, team-focused time tracking solutions that didn't fit the freelance workflow, Steve built TallyHo as a personal solution. What started as a tool for his own freelance work has evolved into a polished application designed to solve the real problems that solo freelancers face daily. TallyHo is very much a one-person operation, built by someone who understands the freelance experience intimately. Steve continues to use TallyHo daily for his own work, ensuring the tool evolves to meet real-world freelance needs rather than hypothetical business requirements. ## Core Philosophy **"You've got invoicing sorted. Now sort out everything that happens before that."** TallyHo fills the crucial gap between finishing your work and sending invoices. Most freelancers have their invoicing sorted - whether it's Hnry, Xero, or whatever works for them. But they struggle with the step that comes before: tracking what work they've actually done. TallyHo makes time tracking so effortless that you'll never again scramble to remember hours when it's time to invoice. ## Key Design Goals - **Effortless**: No complex setup or learning curve - start tracking immediately - **Insightful**: Understand which clients and projects are actually profitable - **Compatible**: Works with whatever invoicing system you already use - **Focused**: Built specifically for solo freelancers, not teams or enterprise - **Intuitive**: Natural language entry and smart organisation - **Reliable**: Built by someone who depends on it daily ## Core Features ### Hierarchical Project Organisation - **Three-tier structure**: Client > Project > Phase - Organize work exactly how you think about it - Flexible project phases for detailed task breakdown - Smart filtering and searching across all levels ### Intelligent Time Tracking - **Natural language entry**: "2h apple website wireframes" or "30m hnry integration" - **Automatic rate calculation** at user, client, or project level - **Multi-currency support** for international clients ### Advanced Project Management - **Task organisation** within project phases - **Rate inheritance**: Set rates at user level (default), client level (overrides user), or project level (most specific) - **Project status tracking** and phase completion - **Search and filtering** across all clients, projects, and tasks - **Date range filtering** for focused time analysis ### Invoicing Preparation - **Time-based invoicing** with automatic calculations - **Detailed time breakdowns** showing exactly what work was done - **Multiple timesheet formats** - **Integration-ready**: Works seamlessly with existing invoicing workflows - **Export capabilities** for external accounting systems ### Analytics & Insights - **Profitability analysis** by client and project - **Time tracking patterns** and productivity insights - **Client value assessment** to identify most profitable relationships - **Project performance metrics** for better estimation - **Revenue forecasting** based on tracked time patterns ### Modern Technical Foundation - **Built with SvelteKit and Svelte 5** using modern runes syntax - **Responsive design** works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile - **PWA capabilities**: Add to iPhone homescreen for native app experience - **Real-time updates** and optimistic UI for smooth interactions - **Secure authentication** with proper session management - **Database-backed** with reliable data persistence ## Who TallyHo Is For ### Primary Users - **Solo freelancers** in design, development, c […gekürzt]