Hellotracks vs Timeero
The short version
Timeero is a GPS time clock and mileage tracker for payroll, from $5 per user a month. It records a point every 5 to 30 minutes or 150 feet while someone is clocked in, and says itself that it has no route optimizer. Hellotracks is built for dispatching field teams: live tracking in the same second, job board, route optimization, customer arrival links and proof of work.
Choose Timeero if
You mainly need hourly time tracking and mileage reimbursement feeding payroll, you are a home care agency needing EVV, or you want the lowest price for a small team.
Choose Hellotracks if
You assign jobs through the day and need live locations, optimized routes, customer arrival links and proof of each visit.
Facts about other tools checked on September 17, 2026. Prices can change, so confirm on their website.
Side by side
| Hellotracks | Timeero | |
|---|---|---|
| Built around | Live map, dispatch, routes and proof of work | Time clock, mileage and payroll exports |
| Location tracking | Live stream, same second, while tracking is on | A point every 5 to 30 minutes or 150 feet, only while clocked in |
| Dispatch | Job board, assignment, auto-assign | Scheduling, jobs and tasks on Pro. No dispatch module listed. |
| Route optimization | Yes, up to 100 stops per driver | No. Timeero says it doesn't offer a route optimizer. |
| Mileage | Mileage from real trips in reports | Mileage tracking and reimbursement exports on all plans |
| Payroll integrations | Timesheet exports as xlsx, csv or PDF, plus API | QuickBooks, Gusto, ADP, Paychex, Paylocity, Rippling and more |
| Price | $10 per user a month (Location) or $12.50 (Dispatch), billed annually | $5, $7.50 or $10 per user a month billed annually. Basic is limited to 10 users. |
| Free trial | 30 days, no credit card | 14 days, no credit card |
To be honest
When Timeero is the better choice
- Your main job is hourly payroll: clock in and out, breaks, overtime and export to your payroll tool.
- Mileage reimbursement is a core need, with trip purpose, vehicle and commute mileage.
- You are a home care agency that needs EVV.
- You have up to 10 people and want the lowest per-user price.
- You need a kiosk time clock with facial recognition.
Where we fit
When Hellotracks is the better choice
- You dispatch and reassign jobs during the day and need to see where people are right now.
- You want route optimization, which Timeero does not offer.
- Your customers should get a link showing when the worker will arrive.
- You need proof of each visit on the job: photos, signatures, forms and time on site.
- You want dispatch, routes and tracking in one plan instead of adding them from separate tools.
People also ask
Is Hellotracks a good alternative to Timeero?
Yes, if this describes you: You assign jobs through the day and need live locations, optimized routes, customer arrival links and proof of each visit. Stay with Timeero if this fits better: You mainly need hourly time tracking and mileage reimbursement feeding payroll, you are a home care agency needing EVV, or you want the lowest price for a small team.
Does Timeero track location when people are not clocked in?
No. Timeero says GPS tracking starts at clock-in and no locations are saved after clock-out.
Is Timeero cheaper than Hellotracks?
Per user, yes: Timeero starts at $5 per user a month on annual billing, capped at 10 users on Basic. Hellotracks starts at $10 and includes live tracking; dispatch and route optimization are $12.50.
Does Hellotracks track mileage?
Yes. Every trip has its distance and time, and mileage reports can be scheduled and exported.
Sources
What we say about Timeero comes from these pages, checked on September 17, 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.
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