The Story Behind PlanArty
Time is the one resource we can’t create more of.
Let’s cherish every moment!
Born from a Real Problem in 2007.
Refined for Your Business Today.
Back in 2007, while running my own software development company, we faced a familiar frustration. We were great at building software, but terrible at tracking our time. We were losing billable hours, and our project profitability was a constant source of anxiety.
We searched for a tool, but everything we found was either too complex—a Swiss Army knife with a thousand features we didn’t need—or too simple, like messy spreadsheets that were prone to error.
So we built our own solution. With great imagination 🙂 we called it TimeTracker. A simple, focused internal tool designed to do one thing perfectly: track every billable hour. It worked so well that a friend running his own service business saw it and asked if he could use it too. That was the moment PlanArty was born.
For over 15 years, we’ve been on a mission to refine that original idea. Our goal remains the same: to give small service businesses the clarity they need to protect their profitability and the confidence they need to grow, without the clutter.
From a simple internal tool in 2007 to a modern, focused platform for today’s service businesses.
2007: The Original
Today: The Refined Solution
Meet the Core Team Behind PlanArty
PlanArty is built by a focused team of product experts and developers obsessed with one thing: building the simplest, most effective profitability tools for service businesses. When you become a PlanArty customer, you’re not just buying software; you’re gaining a partner with direct access to the people who build and support the product every day.
Istvan
Founder & Product Vision
With decades of experience in IT and business, Istvan built PlanArty out of the real struggles he faced running a service company. Today, he guides the product vision to make sure it stays simple, focused, and valuable for small service teams. When he’s not shaping PlanArty, you’ll find him hiking or in the backyard with his dogs.
Levi
Lead Developer
Levi has nearly 20 years of experience building software that turns complex challenges into simple solutions. At PlanArty, he leads development with a passion for writing clean, reliable code that teams can trust. Outside of work, he enjoys music, fitness, and DIY projects.
Mariana
Quality Assurance
Mariana brings over a decade of ERP and software testing experience to PlanArty. She ensures every release is solid and provides hands-on support to customers. In her free time, she loves gardening, long walks in nature, and spending time with her dog.
Matyi
Full Stack Developer
Matyi focuses on building robust, user-friendly features that make PlanArty a dependable tool for service businesses. With experience across multiple programming languages, he brings energy and precision to every project. When offline, he’s likely climbing in the Carpathians or exploring the outdoors.
Our Vision: The Profit Intelligence Platform
We believe accurate billable hour tracking is just the start. The real goal for every service business is sustainable profitability.
That’s why our vision for PlanArty is simple: to evolve from the most precise billable hour tracker into a focused Profit Intelligence platform — a tool that gives you the clarity to grow your business with confidence.
In the future, PlanArty will help you answer questions like:
- Which clients and projects are truly profitable — and which are draining resources?
- Is this project on track to hit its margin goals?
- How can I improve my team’s billable efficiency and utilization?
Have a Question? Let’s Talk.
We believe in building real relationships with our customers. Whether you have a question about PlanArty, a suggestion for a new feature, or just want to talk about the challenges of running a service business, our core team is here to listen.