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Free freelancer retainer hours tracker
Record included hours and dated time entries by retainer reference. The tracker calculates logged, remaining and usage figures in your browser.
Retainer records
| Retainer ID | Client reference | Month | Included | Logged | Remaining | Usage | Remove |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 13.5 | 32.5% | |||||
| 3 | 9 | 25% |
Dated time entries
| Date | Retainer ID | Description | Hours | Remove |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HOW IT WORKS
One source row, one visible calculation.
- Create a stable retainer reference and enter the included hours for the month.
- Add one row for each dated time entry and select the matching retainer reference.
- Review logged, remaining and usage figures as arithmetic from the current rows.
- Export a CSV before clearing browser data or moving to another device.
DATA AND SCOPE
Keep the record useful and appropriately limited.
The tracker processes the visible fields in your browser. Nimbly Sheets does not receive these entries through this tool. Export creates a CSV on your device.
Use short internal references. Do not enter passwords, access tokens, sensitive documents or unnecessary personal information in the description field.
Remaining hours are a subtraction between included and logged values. They do not establish contract terms, approval, rollover, payment or future availability.
FAQ
Questions about the free tracker
Does the tracker upload my entries?
No. The fields are processed in the browser. Save in browser stores a local copy on the device, and CSV export creates a local file.
Does remaining time establish a contractual balance?
No. It is included hours minus logged hours for the references entered. The tracker does not interpret an agreement, approval, rollover rule or payment obligation.
What does the paid workbook add?
The paid workbook adds separate client and retainer tables, a larger dated time log, monthly summaries, capacity scenarios, a dashboard and structural checks in Excel.
Move from a quick browser record to a complete Excel system with client and retainer tables, dated time logs, monthly summaries, capacity scenarios and structural checks.
See the complete retainer planner for $11