Time Sink AlternativesTime Tracking & Anti Procrastination Tools like Time Sink

Time Sink is described as 'Helps you track how you spend your time on your Mac. It automatically logs opened windows and applications, and keeps track of how long you've spent using things in total (i.e. running), and in the foreground (i.e. actively using)' and is a Time Tracking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Time Sink for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, Windows, iPhone and Web-based apps. The best Time Sink alternative is Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Time Sink are Toggl Track, RescueTime, Reef Wellbeing and Cattr.

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  1. DeskTime icon
    Sponsored

    Automated time tracking runs in the background, analyzing productivity and efficiency in real time. Tracks work hours, categorizes app and web usage, manages projects, schedules shifts, integrates with major tools, and includes privacy and break features.

    284 DeskTime alternatives

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    • 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...

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  3. Toggl Track icon
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    Toggl Track is a time-tracking software that works across various environments and devices, providing detailed data on profitability and productivity. It features one-click and background tracking, and can be integrated into your workflow.

    424 Toggl Track alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  4. RescueTime icon
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    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.

    278 RescueTime alternatives

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  5. 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)

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  6. Cattr icon
     27 likes

    Cattr is a free open-source self-hosted time tracker with desktop clients for windows, mac, linux. The key features are built-in screenshot capture, activity detection.

    298 Cattr alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  7. Clockify icon
     52 likes

    Track time for individual and team projects, analyze productivity with advanced reports, manage tasks, export data, and collaborate in real time across web, desktop, and mobile platforms with integrations, reminders, idle detection, and Pomodoro timer.

    349 Clockify alternatives

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    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • Microsoft Edge
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  8. QuestPhone icon
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    QuestPhone is an open-source Android productivity utility designed to help users reduce screen addiction by regulating app usage through a gamified experience. The application blocks distracting apps and unlocks them only once the user completes all their work.

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  9. ScrollGuard icon
     5 likes

    Block Reels & Shorts on Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, YouTube. Set scrolling limits on any app with antiscroll mode. No ads, No reels, No shorts, No distractions.

    98 ScrollGuard alternatives

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    • Android
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  10. ReDD Focus  icon
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    ReDD Focus is an Android accessibility service designed to help people with attention-related conditions (such as ADHD) manage their digital environment.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  11. SelfControl icon
     50 likes

    SelfControl is a free and open-source application for Mac OS X that lets you block your own access to distracting websites, your mail servers, or anything else on the Internet. Just set a period of time to block for, add sites to your blacklist, and click "Start.

    136 SelfControl alternatives

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  12. StayFocusd icon
     42 likes

    StayFocusd is a productivity extension for Google Chrome that helps you stay focused on work by restricting the amount of time you can spend on time-wasting websites. Once your allotted time has been used up, the sites you have blocked will be inaccessible for the rest of the...

    174 StayFocusd alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Google Chrome
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  13. Forest icon
     34 likes

    Stay focused and avoid phone distractions by growing virtual trees that represent completed focus sessions. Track progress with an interactive forest, share achievements with friends, set custom session lengths, review detailed history, and use a whitelist to avoid penalties.

    173 Forest alternatives

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