How to Download and Install Tahometer on Your Computer

Tahometer offers desktop agents for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux, all at version 3.4.4. To get started, you need to register an account first, then download the agent for your operating system from the Tahometer website. Once installed, the agent tracks your working time and can capture intermittent screenshots for progress reporting.

Before You Download

Tahometer's homepage states one prerequisite clearly: register before downloading. The download section notes "don't forget to register first," so create your account through the sign-up flow before grabbing an installer. The site offers a "Get Started for Free" entry point, but the available page evidence does not describe plan limits or pricing details — check the Pricing Plans page for current terms.

Step-by-Step Installation

Step 1: Register an account

Go to tahometer.com and use the sign-up option ("Get Started for Free") to create your account. You'll need this account to connect the desktop agent to your tracking dashboard.

Step 2: Download the agent for your OS

On the homepage, find the section "Download Tahometer for your operational system." Three installers are listed:

Click the download link next to your operating system.

Step 3: Install the agent

Run the downloaded installer and follow your operating system's standard installation prompts. The page evidence does not describe custom installer options, so the default flow applies.

Step 4: Sign in and start tracking

After installation, launch the agent and sign in with the account you registered. From that point, Tahometer tracks working time and can capture intermittent screenshots, which feed into reporting you can export to Excel or CSV.

What You Get After Installation

According to Tahometer's homepage, the tool is built to:

• Track employee working time and visualize the work process from your computer
• Track your own work to monitor personal productivity
• Track remote employees and convert hours into payments
• Automate reporting and track projects and budgets
• Export reports to Excel and CSV formats

Tahometer describes itself as suitable for businesses, freelancers, or anyone who wants work tracked in one centralized location.

Common Snags to Watch For

• Downloading before registering. The site explicitly warns against this. If the agent can't connect after install, confirm your account exists first.
• Wrong installer for your OS. Windows, Mac OS, and Linux each have a separate download. Version numbers are identical (3.4.4), so match the operating system, not the version.
• Assuming a free tier's limits. The site promotes a free start, but pricing and plan restrictions aren't detailed in the available page content. Review the Pricing Plans page before committing a team.

Verifying It Works

After signing in, confirm the agent is running and recording time in your dashboard. If you're evaluating it for a team, run a short test session and export a report to Excel or CSV — that confirms both tracking and reporting work end to end before you roll it out further.