In 2026, two major changes are coming for SMEs and the self-employed in Spain:
- The reduction of the working day to 37.5 hours per week (still under debate).
- The mandatory nature of digital time control and remotely accessible for the labor authorities.
Of the two, the only confirmed one that comes into force is the digital registration of working hours for all self-employed workers and SMEs.
And how does this affect you?
If you don’t have employees, it doesn’t affect you. But if you have even one employee, regardless of the hours contracted, you are obliged to keep a digital record of the schedule. The control in paper format will no longer be valid.
And what about costs?
It doesn’t have to be an additional expense. In this article, we’ll show you 5 free time tracking tools . Some with limited features, others with restricted users, but all of them useful and legal.
What aspects should you take into account?
Before choosing a software, look at:
- If the number of users is unlimited.
- If it includes geolocation, it is essential to know if employees are clocking in from the workplace and not from home or a cafeteria.
How does geolocation work?
The worker clocks in from their mobile phone through the app, accepting that the exact location is recorded at the time of clocking in (entry and exit). This avoids, for example, that they clock in from somewhere other than the workplace.
Comparison: 5 free time tracking programs
| Platform | Free | Geolocation | Digital signature | Absences | Integration |
| Wilapp |  included | included and free | — | — | Agenda |
| Beeptime | Unlimited | Optional | — | — | — |
| Jibble.io | included | Optional | — | — | Slack, Teams, etc. |
| Clockify | Unlimited | Partial (depending on plan) | — | — | Trello, etc. |
MN Program | Unlimited | Optional | — | — | — |
1. Wilapp (Free Time Tracking)
Ideal for beauty salons and hairdressers that already use Wilapp
Free, included in the subscription (no extra costs).
Easy clocking in from mobile or browser.
Geolocation included and free.
Reports ready for labor inspection.
Integrated with agenda and customer files.
The best part: You don’t need external apps. All on one platform.
Limitations: It does not manage payrolls or complex absences (not necessary for most centers).
2. Beeptime
Ideal for freelancers and small businesses looking for simplicity
- Free plan with no user limit.
- Clocking in from app or web.
- Optional geolocation.
- Monthly, weekly, or daily reports.
- Complies with labor regulations and GDPR.
The best: Very easy to implement, at no cost.
Limitations: Does not include digital signature or additional modules.
3. Jibble.io
Ideal if you are looking for a complete software, both for SMEs and large companies
- It allows you to record the working day from a mobile phone, computer or tablet, and includes functions such as time tracking
- Basic attendance management and reporting
- Functional Free Plan
- Simple operation
The best: Pretty comprehensive free plan, easy to use on any device.
Limitations: Advanced features are paid.
4. Clockify
Ideal for freelancers and project teams
- Free and unlimited in users.
- Task and time tracking.
- Integration with Trello, Asana, and more.
- Exportable reports and cross-platform apps.
The best: Great as a productivity tool.
Limitations: Not adapted to Spanish working day regulations.
5. MN Program – Free Time Registration
Ideal if you plan to grow and need something scalable
- Free with no limit on users.
- Check-in, check-out, breaks and overtime.
- Automatic reminders and secure storage.
- Export for labor inspection.
The best: Scalable to more complete management modules.
Limitations: Designed for larger companies.
