ActivityWatch AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Time Tracking Tools

The best Time Tracking alternative to ActivityWatch is Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to ActivityWatch and loads of them are Time Tracking Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Time Tracking Tool alternatives to ActivityWatch are ManicTime, TimeScribe, RescueTime and DigiPaws.

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  1. DeskTime icon
    Sponsored

    Real-time automatic time tracking tool that categorizes applications as productive, unproductive, or neutral, runs unnoticed without user input, and boosts productivity while enhancing transparency and accountability in an empowering work environment.

    246 DeskTime alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
  2. 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...

    92 Mindful : Focus & Screen Time alternatives

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    • Android
     
  3. ManicTime icon
     166 likes

    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

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
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    • 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 Paid and ProprietaryActivityWatch is Free and Open Source
  4. TimeScribe icon
     18 likes

    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
     
  5. 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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    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 Paid and ProprietaryActivityWatch is Free and Open Source
  6. 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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. 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
     
  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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • 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
     4 likes

    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

    Application type

    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

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • Firefox
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
     
  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
  12. Chronoid icon
     4 likes

    Chronoid runs automatically in the background, captures everything, and keeps your data on YOUR Mac forever. No subscriptions. No cloud uploads. No bullshit.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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