No. goMeter is not required for every project. As a freelancer, the way you track your work depends on the contract type and the client’s settings. For hourly contracts, clients may require goMeter to ensure accurate time tracking, activity visibility, and transparent billing. Clients can also choose whether to allow manual time for added flexibility. For fixed-price or milestone-based projects, work is usually managed around deliverables and results instead of tracked hours.

Yes. You stay in control of your time. Start tracking when you begin working, pause when you take a break, and stop when the task is complete. goMeter helps keep your Work Diary accurate and focused only on real work time.

Yes. For tracked hourly work, screenshots are added to the Work Diary so clients can review progress with clarity and confidence. This creates transparency, reduces unnecessary check-ins, and helps make hourly billing fair for both sides.

Yes. You can keep your Work Diary accurate by removing incorrect time blocks or screenshots during the current workweek. This helps ensure clients are billed only for the right time and freelancers get paid for verified work.

goMeter is available for Mac and Windows. As a freelancer, you can download the version that matches your device, connect it to your goLance account, and start tracking time for your hourly contracts.