Is the PlainBench timesheet generator free?

Yes. The PlainBench timesheet generator is completely free to use. There are no sign-ups, subscriptions, or usage limits.

Does my timesheet data get uploaded?

No. All calculations happen in your browser and the CSV file is generated locally. If you enable the optional 'remember this timesheet' feature, data is stored only in your browser's local storage.

Can I use this timesheet for payroll or invoicing?

Yes. You can export a CSV and open it in Excel, Google Sheets, or your payroll system. You also get a plain text summary you can paste into emails or approval messages.

Can I track multiple weeks with this timesheet generator?

Yes. Create and download a CSV per week and store the files by date or client in your own folders for simple archiving.

Timesheet Generator – Track Weekly Hours & Export CSV

Use this free PlainBench timesheet generator to log your weekly hours by day, project, and task. When you’re done, export a clean CSV timesheet for payroll, invoicing, or client approvals — everything runs right in your browser.

1. Week settings

Set the week and basic details that will appear on your exported timesheet and summary.

Employee / contractor name

Week starting

Hourly rate (optional)

Remember this timesheet on this device

Data stays in your browser only. Clear anytime with the Clear button.

2. Daily time entries

Add a row per task per day. Hours are summed automatically across the week.

Day	Project / client	Task description	Hours

Total hours this week: 0

3. Export timesheet

Download a CSV for Excel/Sheets or copy a text summary for email and approvals.

Notes (optional)

Actions

CSV opens in Excel, Google Sheets, or most payroll systems.

4. Timesheet summary preview

Human-readable summary you can paste into email, Slack, or your project tracker.

Use “Add row” to log time entries, then export CSV or copy the summary.

Why use this browser-based timesheet generator?

For many freelancers, hourly employees, and small teams, a full-blown time-tracking system is overkill. A clean weekly timesheet is all you need for accurate payroll or client invoicing.

This PlainBench timesheet:

Runs entirely in your browser — nothing to install.
Exports clean CSV files that open anywhere.
Calculates total hours and optional gross pay automatically.
Can optionally remember your last sheet on this device.

Can I track multiple weeks?

Yes. Create and download one CSV per week. Store them in folders by year, client, or employee name for quick audits and reporting.

Does this replace my payroll system?

It’s a lightweight companion. Use it to collect accurate weekly hours and feed the data into your payroll, billing, or HR tools.

Where is my data stored?

All calculations happen in your browser. If you keep Remember this timesheet turned on, your entries are saved in local storage on this device only.

Does it handle overtime?

You can log overtime as additional hours and note details in the Notes field. Your payroll system can apply specific overtime rules.

More PlainBench tools:

Try the Goal Tracker, Invoice Generator, Budget Planner, or Bulk File Renamer.

How to create a weekly timesheet for free

A basic weekly timesheet doesn’t need heavy software. With this free PlainBench utility you can quickly build a reusable timesheet template that works for hourly employees, contractors, and freelancers.

Enter the employee or contractor name and the starting date for the week.
Optionally add an hourly rate so the tool can estimate gross pay as you go.
For each day, add rows for different projects or tasks with the number of hours worked.
Review your total weekly hours and notes for overtime, PTO, or holidays.
Export a CSV to attach to invoices, send to payroll, or store in your records.

Because everything runs locally in your browser, this free timesheet generator is safe to use with internal data and client projects. Combine it with other PlainBench tools — like the Invoice Generator — to streamline how you track and bill your time.