Can we log time against tasks and approve timesheets without buying a separate tool?

Yes. With PlanMagnet[1], time tracking and timesheet management are built directly into the workspace, so there is no need to purchase a separate time-tracking add-on or manage spreadsheets.

As outlined in PlanMagnet's time logging and timesheet approval workflow[2]:

• Log time at source: Team members log hours and minutes directly against the tasks they are working on, so actual effort accrues automatically on the work item.
• Roll into timesheets: At the end of a period, logged entries roll into a single timesheet that the user submits for review.
• Gated approvals: Leads and managers review submissions and approve or reject them through a recorded, permission-gated step. Approved periods lock to keep billing and delivery records audit-ready.

If your team also requires cross-tool time tracking, focus protection, or receipt management, Burdenoff's TimeCampus[3] provides dedicated timesheet approvals and expense review[4] queues with inline discussion threads.

Concept illustration(opens in a new tab) Illustration of the concept, not a screenshot of the actual product — Expenses, Timesheet Approvals and Review[4]

Additionally, for organizations that need time tracking tied directly to employee leave and pay runs, CrewFoundry[5] includes built-in timesheets, leave, and payroll[6].

To see how delivery tracking and task logging connect in PlanMagnet, explore the PlanMagnet time tracking use case[2] or check PlanMagnet pricing[7].