Observe before optimizing
A record of what happened is often more useful than an ambitious plan.
Why BreadClock
Time tracking that leaves room for being human.
BreadClock is a small, local-first toolkit for observing time, valuing work, and handling time-sensitive tasks without turning your day into a race.
Try the time tracker
Instead of racing against time, let time ferment.
Observe, understand, then make the next choice that fits you better.
The product principles
Count up when you can
Elapsed time can feel open-ended; countdowns are reserved for true deadlines.
Keep data close
Your entries and timer state are stored in your browser, with no account required.
Make the record useful
Receipts and exports help with reflection, handoff, and lightweight invoicing.
Count up, not only down
Different work needs a different relationship with time.
Open-ended creative work benefits from counting up. A real deadline can use a countdown. BreadClock does not force every task into one method.
Count up
Observe effort, stay open, and review afterward.
Count down
Handle baking, breaks, or a genuine time limit.
Privacy and data
Local by default
BreadClock does not need an account to work. Clearing site data removes locally stored entries. Export anything you want to keep before clearing your browser data.
- No account or sign-in
- Time entries are not uploaded by default
- Export CSV, JSON, and images at any time
Frequently asked questions
Is BreadClock free?
Yes. The browser-based tracker and timers can be used without creating an account.
Where is my data stored?
Entries and timer state are stored in this browser using local storage. They are not automatically synced to another device.
What does “bread earned” mean?
Bread is informal slang for money. Add an optional hourly rate to estimate the value of a work session.
Why offer both count-up and countdown timers?
Count-up is useful for observing open-ended work. Countdown is available when a task has a real time limit.
Can I export my entries?
Yes. You can save a receipt image and export CSV or JSON from the tracker.