Smokeball
TimeCamp
| Feature | Smokeball | TimeCamp |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $39/mo | Free / from $3.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | small-law-firms, mid-size-firms, litigation-practices, billable-hour-firms | freelancers, agencies, remote-teams, consultants |
| Founded | 2007 | 2009 |
| Automatic Time Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Document Automation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Matter Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Billing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reporting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Microsoft Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Project Budgeting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Invoicing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Attendance Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Productivity Reports | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Smokeball Pros
- Automatic time recording
- Deep Microsoft Office integration
- Strong document automation
- Excellent for billing accuracy
✗ Smokeball Cons
- Windows-only desktop app
- Higher price point
- Learning curve for automation
✓ TimeCamp Pros
- Automatic time tracking via desktop app
- Generous free plan for unlimited users
- Built-in invoicing
- Productivity analysis reports
✗ TimeCamp Cons
- Auto-tracking can misattribute time
- Desktop app can be resource-heavy
- UI feels outdated in places
The Verdict
Smokeball is built for small law firms and mid size firms, with a focus on automatic-time-tracking and document-automation. TimeCamp targets freelancers and agencies and leads with automatic-tracking and project-budgeting.
On pricing, TimeCamp is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $3.99/mo compared to $39/mo for Smokeball. That $35.01/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
TimeCamp has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Smokeball requires a paid subscription from day one.
Bottom line: Smokeball has a slight overall edge — but if automatic time tracking via desktop app matters most to you, TimeCamp may still be the right call.