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WorkflowMax alternatives for time tracking

WorkflowMax by Xero was retired on 26 June 2024. Here's what replaced it, and how to keep tracking time against jobs in Xero.

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WorkflowMax by Xero was retired on 26 June 2024. Xero announced the decision on 22 March 2023 and left the choice of replacement to customers. It pointed to WorkflowMax by BlueRock, a new product under the old name, or another app from the Xero App Store.

Your options

  • WorkflowMax by BlueRock. The closest match if you relied on WorkflowMax's job management, quoting and workflow. It's a separate product, not a migration of the old one.
  • Xero Projects. Already inside Xero, with quotes, tasks, time, costs and invoicing per project. It's lighter than WorkflowMax, and it's only on the Ultimate plan in AU, NZ and the UK. Check your plan →
  • A standalone tracker such as Toggl Track or Harvest, if you're happy keeping time outside Xero.

Tracking time in Xero Projects after WorkflowMax

Teams moving to Xero Projects often miss a fast desktop timer: Xero's own timer lives in the browser and the mobile app. Punchcard fills that gap on the Mac. It syncs your Xero projects and tasks, puts the timer in your menu bar and pushes entries straight onto Xero Projects tasks, so your time still lands where you invoice from. All the ways to track time in Xero Projects →

Quick answers

When did WorkflowMax shut down?

WorkflowMax by Xero was retired on 26 June 2024. Xero announced it on 22 March 2023.

What replaced WorkflowMax?

Xero didn't name a single replacement. It pointed customers to WorkflowMax by BlueRock, a new product under the WorkflowMax name, or other apps in the Xero App Store. Xero Practice Manager (XPM) wasn't affected.

Can Xero Projects replace WorkflowMax?

For simpler job costing, yes: Xero Projects covers quotes, tasks, time, expenses and invoicing per project. It has less workflow and job management than WorkflowMax had, and it's only included on Xero's Ultimate plan in AU, NZ and the UK.

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