Slack time tracking

Log time from Slack without losing billing context.

Keito helps teams capture and review billable work within their Slack workflow so time records stay close to the conversations that describe the work.

In-context
Time logging
Reviewed
Before billing
Flat
Team pricing
app.keito.ai / slack-time

Channel sync

Prism Client Work

Logged from Slack

28.5h

Clients

5

Reviewed

26h

Missing notes

3

Time logged from conversation

Context captured while work is fresh

Live

Entries reviewed by PM

Billable status confirmed

Done

Client billing ready

Export prepared for invoice

Ready
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Built around the work before the invoice

Teams who work in Slack should be able to log time where the work conversation happens, then review it before it reaches a client invoice.

Keep delivery context attached to time

Group work by client, project, issue, branch, or repository reference so time reports explain what changed, not just who was online.

Review engineering work before billing

Use approvals and project summaries to catch unassigned work, non-billable research, and time that needs a clearer client note.

Report the work in client language

Export clean summaries that connect delivery activity to project budgets, retainers, and invoices without exposing internal noise.

02

Slack billing

Keep time records close to the Slack conversations that describe the work

Delivery teams often discuss client work in Slack and later struggle to reconstruct what was billable and what was internal. Keito gives teams a way to log hours in context, attach project and client metadata, and review billable entries before billing happens.

Log time from within the workflow instead of switching to a separate timer app

Link entries to client and project without disrupting delivery conversations

Run a quick review across Slack-logged entries before the billing period closes

Workflow fit

Logging friction

Keito keeps slack time tracking connected to client, project, billable status, approval, and invoice context before the work reaches finance.

Log time from within the workflow instead of switching to a separate timer app

Link entries to client and project without disrupting delivery conversations

Run a quick review across Slack-logged entries before the billing period closes

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What Keito adds to slack time tracking

Developer-friendly time context

Keito is designed for technical teams that need billing records to reflect real delivery work without pushing every developer into finance tooling. The Keito CLI, GitHub Action, and Agent Skill log time from the terminal, CI jobs, pull requests, and AI coding sessions directly.

  • GitHub Action logs time from issues and PRs
  • CLI tracking for terminal and CI sessions
  • Repository and issue references on invoices

Review layer for client work

Managers can separate billable implementation, non-billable discovery, support, and internal work before reports leave the team.

  • Approval workflow
  • Billable status by task
  • Client-ready exports

Billing and project reporting in one flow

Use tracked engineering work for invoice backup, project profitability, and retainer reviews without stitching together several spreadsheets.

  • Budget and margin context
  • Expense support
  • Flat team pricing
04

Compare the workflow

The difference is not just recording time. It is whether the record can support billing, project decisions, and client conversations.

AreaKeitoTypical setup

Logging friction

Time can be captured close to the delivery conversation.

Separate time-tracking apps create context-switching overhead.

Entry quality

Notes carry Slack conversation context for easier review.

Delayed entries often lose project detail.

Billing review

Managers can confirm billable status before invoice prep.

Slack alone has no billing review or approval flow.

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Useful reading

Frequently asked questions

Can you track time directly in Slack?

Keito supports Slack-based time-logging workflows so teams can capture billable hours and project context without fully switching out of their communication tool.

Does Slack replace a time tracker for client work?

No. Slack messages capture delivery conversations but do not track billable duration, project context, or provide the review and approval steps a billing workflow needs.

How do Slack-based teams handle billing reviews?

Teams can log time in Slack, then use Keito to review entries, confirm billable status, and prepare client summaries before the invoice period closes.

What should teams compare before using Slack time tracking for billing?

Before using Slack time tracking for billing, teams should compare whether activity can become reviewed client, project, task, and approval records before anything reaches an invoice. Keito provides that billing layer so integration activity can support client reporting without exposing internal delivery noise.

What should a client-ready Slack time tracking report include?

A client-ready Slack time tracking report should include the client, project, task, contributor, billable status, approval state, and a concise explanation of completed work. Keito keeps those details connected so reports can answer client questions without exposing internal delivery notes.

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Start solo.Add people when you need them.

Solo includes 1 licensed user, unlimited AI agents, Mac, Windows, and iOS apps, Stripe payments, and standard CSV and Excel exports. Pro adds your team. Business adds integrations, planning, advanced reporting, and stronger controls.

Solo

1 licensed user

For independent consultants, freelancers, and small studios running work with AI agents.

$19USD /mo

Flat workspace price for 1 licensed user

Start Solo
1 licensed user
Unlimited AI agents
Mac, Windows, and iOS apps
Time and expense tracking
Projects, tasks, clients, and budgets
Estimates and professional invoices
Recurring invoices and retainers
Stripe invoice payments
API, CLI, and Jira worklog sync
CSV and Excel data export
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Pro

Team collaboration

For teams that need shared workspaces, approvals, and team-level project visibility.

$49USD /mo

Flat workspace price with no per-user fees

Start Pro
Unlimited licensed users
Everything in Solo
Team management and invites
Member, Manager, and Admin access
Timesheet and expense approvals
Project-scoped approval workflows
Team capacity and utilization
Per-member billing rates
Task-level member restrictions
Granular manager permissions

Business

Advanced operations

For organizations that need integrations, planning, advanced reporting, and stronger controls.

$199USD /mo

Flat workspace price with no per-user fees

Start Business
Everything in Pro
Xero and QuickBooks Online
Google and Outlook Calendar imports
Airtable one-way imports
Asana time tracking and project sync
Planning and capacity
Detailed time and expense reports
Saved, contractor, and audit reports
Advanced report exports
Custom roles and expense markup
Priority support

Optional Business add-on: Microsoft Entra SSO.

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Agents are included

AI agents do not require licenses on any plan.

API on every paid plan

Solo, Pro, and Business can use API keys for agent workflows.

Exports on every plan

Solo, Pro, and Business include standard CSV and Excel data export.

Build a cleaner billing record for teams that communicate in slack and want to keep time logging close to delivery.

Start with Solo, add people on Pro when you need reviewers or collaborators, and see how Keito turns tracked effort into clearer reports.

Track time from Slack