How does the meeting cost calculator work?

The cost calculator multiplies the number of participants by their hourly rate, then tracks costs in real-time as the timer runs. It shows cumulative meeting costs and overtime expenses.

Can I use The Honest Timer for free?

Yes, The Honest Timer is completely free to use. No registration, no hidden fees, no limitations. It works offline and doesn't collect any personal data.

What happens when the timer reaches zero?

When time expires, you'll get audio and visual alerts. The timer automatically switches to overtime tracking, continuing to calculate additional costs for transparency.

Does the timer work on mobile devices?

Yes, The Honest Timer is fully responsive and works on all devices - desktop, tablet, and mobile. The interface adapts to your screen size for optimal usability.

The Honest Timer - Meeting Cost Calculator & Time Tracker

Meeting Timer & Cost Calculator

Set your meeting duration, enable cost tracking, and start productive time management

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

00:05:00

Real-Time Cost Calculator

Track meeting expenses automatically based on participants and hourly rates

Enable cost calculation for this meeting

Participants

€ / Hour / Person

Current meeting cost:

€0.00

Meeting Summary & Cost Analysis

Complete breakdown of your meeting time and associated costs

Summary of meeting duration, participants, and costs
Category	Value
Planned Duration	00:05:00
Participants	-
Cost per Hour/Person	-
Total Meeting Cost	-

Overtime Tracking

Additional time and costs beyond planned duration

00:00:00

€0.00

Why Use The Honest Timer?

Transparent time tracking that helps teams stay productive and cost-conscious

Real-Time Cost Tracking

See exactly how much your meeting costs as time progresses. Perfect for budget-conscious teams and transparent project management.

Overtime Monitoring

Automatically tracks overtime with additional cost calculation. Helps teams understand the true impact of extended meetings.

Meeting Analytics

Comprehensive summary reports with cost breakdown. Export-ready data for project documentation and team retrospectives.

Zero Setup Required

No registration, no installation, no data collection. Works instantly in any browser, offline-capable, completely free to use.

How to Use

Set Duration: Enter your planned meeting time using the hours, minutes, and seconds inputs
Enable Cost Tracking: Check the cost calculator option and enter participant count and hourly rates
Start Timer: Click "Start Timer" or press spacebar to begin countdown and cost calculation
Monitor Progress: Watch real-time cost updates and receive alerts as time expires
Review Summary: Get detailed breakdown including overtime costs and total meeting expenses

Timer Settings