ActivityWatch AlternativesTop Time Tracking & Anti Procrastination Tools like ActivityWatch

ActivityWatch is described as 'Open-source app tracking time on devices, maintaining privacy and versatility, with features like productivity insights, Pomodoro timers, and local data storage' and is a leading Time Tracking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to ActivityWatch for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Android, iPhone and Linux apps. The best ActivityWatch alternative is Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ActivityWatch are ManicTime, TimeScribe, RescueTime and DigiPaws.

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  1. Mindful is a free and open-source app designed to help you regain control over your digital habits, improve your focus, and boost productivity. Whether you're battling social media addiction, struggling to stay focused, or simply looking for a way to better manage your...

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    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is the most popular Android alternative to ActivityWatch.

    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ActivityWatch.

    • Mindful : Focus & Screen Time is Free and Open SourceActivityWatch is also Free and Open Source
  2. ManicTime icon
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    ManicTime automatically records your computer usage. It remembers which apps you've used and for how long. It will also remember which web sites you've visited and which documents you've worked on.

    213 ManicTime alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
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    Comments about ManicTime as an Alternative to ActivityWatch
    credlaw
    Positive
    -7

    It's better than ActivityWatch and a Low-code Platform

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    • Almost everyone thinks ManicTime is a great ActivityWatch alternative.

    • ManicTime is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to ActivityWatch.

    • ManicTime is the most popular commercial alternative to ActivityWatch.

    • ManicTime is Paid and ProprietaryActivityWatch is Free and Open Source
  3. TimeScribe icon
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    TimeScribe lets you effortlessly start, stop, and pause your work time with just a click, ensuring a straightforward time tracking experience. The app provides an intuitive dashboard to monitor your daily activities, including breaks, and allows you to customize your weekly work...

    69 TimeScribe alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  4. RescueTime icon
     213 likes

    This tool automatically monitors computer use, providing detailed insights to enhance productivity and time management. It features goal setting and alerts to help conquer procrastination, while comparing user metrics to average data for broader context.

    250 RescueTime alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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    Comments about RescueTime as an Alternative to ActivityWatch
    mrkeuz
    Positive
    -1

    Simple, working out of box solution.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think RescueTime is a great ActivityWatch alternative.

    • RescueTime is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & iPad alternative to ActivityWatch.

    • RescueTime is Paid and ProprietaryActivityWatch is Free and Open Source
  5. Orkana icon
     12 likes

    Privacy-focused time tracking stores all data locally, monitors app and IDE activity, browser tabs, and input devices automatically, provides real-time insights, detailed productivity scoring, goal setting, Pomodoro workflows with app blocking, and supports LLM data export.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  6. Reef helps you stay focused by blocking distracting apps, setting daily routines, and giving you insights into your screen time — all without ads, clutter, or tracking.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  7. DigitalZen icon
     93 likes

    Empower your digital habits with app/site blocking, Focus Time whitelisting, and Monk Mode detox. Supports Linux, screen time scheduling, and offers unique strategies for breaks, night restrictions, and balanced digital living. Embrace efficient device interaction on your terms.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  8. WakaTime icon
     37 likes

    Analytics for programmers using open-source text editor plugins. The service itself is not open source, only the plugins.

    93 WakaTime alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Komodo IDE
    • Xcode
    • Visual Studio Code
    • IntelliJ IDEA
    • Vim
    • Notepad++
    • Pycharm
    • Sublime Text
    • TextMate
    • RubyMine
    • GNU Emacs
    • Atom
    • Brackets
    • Komodo Edit
     
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  9. Co-molib icon
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    Combines detailed activity tracking, Pomodoro timer with customizable sessions, AI analysis for personalized productivity suggestions, automation via smart rules, and weekly/monthly trend reporting to support efficient workflows and distraction optimization.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. StayFree icon
     8 likes

    StayFree is a self control, productivity and phone addiction controller app that allow you to show how much time you spend on your smartphone and helps you focus by restricting the usage of apps. You can set usage limits for your apps and receive alerts when exceeding those...

    40 StayFree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • Firefox
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
     
    • StayFree is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to ActivityWatch.

    • StayFree is Free and ProprietaryActivityWatch is Free and Open Source
  11. Project Hamster icon
     68 likes

    Project Hamster is time tracking for individuals. It helps you to keep track on how much time you have spent during the day on activities you choose to track.

    137 Project Hamster alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
     
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    Comments about Project Hamster as an Alternative to ActivityWatch
    ioan537
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    is the not the same type of app, in hamster you need to manually add the time

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    • Most users think Project Hamster is a great ActivityWatch alternative.

    • Project Hamster is Free and Open SourceActivityWatch is also Free and Open Source
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