# Chronum

> Time tracking and invoicing application built for freelancers managing multiple projects

## Overview

Chronum is a desktop and web application designed specifically for freelancers who need to track billable hours and generate professional invoices. Unlike complex project management tools, Chronum focuses exclusively on time tracking and invoicing with zero unnecessary features.

## Key Features

### Time Tracking
- Live timer with real-time tracking
- Manual time entry with flexible options:
  - Start timer with specific start time
  - Set custom time ranges (from/to)
  - Enter hours directly
- Session descriptions for detailed tracking
- Task-based organization without kanban complexity
- Clean list view with sorting and filtering
- Separate tracking for billable and non-billable time

### Multi-Currency Support
- Set different currencies for each project
- Automatic exchange rate updates (synced 1-2 times daily)
- Dashboard converts all currencies to user's preferred currency
- Invoices generated in client's native currency
- Supports: USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, CHF, CNY, JPY, INR, and more

### Invoice Customization
- Live preview of invoice during creation
- Customizable templates (presets) for repeat clients
- Configurable elements:
  - Recipient and issuer information
  - Payment methods (Stripe, PayPal, Wise, Revolut, Payoneer, bank transfer, crypto, custom)
  - Tax settings (VAT, GST, Sales Tax with custom percentages)
  - Invoice number prefixes
  - Notes and payment terms
  - Date formats
  - Show/hide session details
- PDF generation and storage
- Save templates for different clients

### Multi-Project Management
- Unlimited projects with individual settings
- Each project can have:
  - Custom currency
  - Hourly rate
  - Color coding
  - Invoice template
- Drag-and-drop project reordering
- Archive/unarchive projects
- Project-specific analytics

### Batch Invoice Generation
- Select tasks across multiple projects
- Generate invoices for all selected projects in one flow
- Step-by-step form for each project
- Review all invoices before finalizing
- Bulk download/share/print options

### Financial Analytics
- Income breakdown by month (visual charts)
- Income breakdown by project (visual charts)
- Hours tracking (paid vs unpaid)
- Tasks tracking (paid vs unpaid)
- Revenue analytics (expected vs received)
- All metrics converted to preferred currency

### Task Management
- Three task states: Timesheet, Pending Payment, Paid
- No kanban boards or complex workflows
- Simple list view with powerful filtering
- Sort by project, duration, date, income
- Global view (all projects) and project-specific views

### Additional Features
- Dark and light themes
- Global search (navigation, invoices, projects, tasks)
- Authentication via email magic link or OAuth (Google, GitHub)
- Desktop apps for macOS, Windows, Linux (built with Tauri)
- Web version accessible from any browser
- Mobile apps in development

## Use Cases

Chronum is ideal for:
- Freelance developers tracking billable hours across multiple clients
- Designers managing international clients with different currencies
- Consultants who need professional invoice generation
- Contractors working hourly on multiple projects simultaneously
- Anyone who finds traditional project management tools too complex for simple time tracking and billing

## Technical Details

- Desktop: Cross-platform (macOS, Windows, Linux) built with Tauri and Next.js
- Web: Browser-based version with same features
- Authentication: Magic link email or OAuth (Google, GitHub)
- Invoice format: PDF generation and storage
- Currency data: Automatic exchange rate synchronization from reliable sources
- Data: User data stored securely, no data selling

## Pricing

Currently in v0.1 alpha. Pricing to be announced.

## Getting Started

1. Download desktop app for your platform (Mac/Windows/Linux) or use web version
2. Create account via email magic link or OAuth
3. Set up your first project with currency and hourly rate
4. Start tracking time using live timer or manual entry
5. Select completed tasks and generate professional invoices
6. Customize invoice templates for repeat clients

## Why Choose Chronum

- **No bloat**: Just time tracking and invoicing, nothing else
- **Multi-currency native**: Built from ground up for international freelancing
- **Professional invoices**: Highly customizable with live preview
- **Flexible time tracking**: Live timer, manual entry, or anything between
- **Simple workflow**: No learning curve, start tracking immediately
- **Cross-platform**: Desktop apps and web version

## Comparison

Unlike tools like Toggl (time tracking only), Harvest (subscription-based, team-focused), or FreshBooks (accounting-heavy), Chronum focuses exclusively on the freelancer workflow: track time → generate invoice → get paid. No team features, no accounting modules, no project management bloat.

## Website

https://chronum.app

## Keywords

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