Project Hamster Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Project Hamster for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is ActivityWatch, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Project Hamster and loads of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Project Hamster are ManicTime, Clockify, Cattr and Kimai.

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  1. ActivityWatch icon
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    Open-source, cross-platform app tracks time on devices, providing productivity insights, anti-procrastination tools, and Pomodoro timers in a privacy-focused, no third-party data system, customizable by user extensions, making it a versatile alternative to RescueTime and ManicTime.

    97 ActivityWatch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Rust
    • Python
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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    • ActivityWatch is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to Project Hamster.

    • ActivityWatch is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Project Hamster.

    • ActivityWatch is Free and Open SourceProject Hamster is also Free and Open Source
    • ActivityWatch is Privacy focused and LightweightProject Hamster is not according to our users
  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.

    211 ManicTime alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  3. Clockify icon
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    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.

    284 Clockify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Android Tablet
    • Microsoft Edge
     
  4. Cattr icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. Kimai icon
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    Kimai is a free open source time tracker. It tracks work time and prints out a summary of your activities on demand. Yearly, monthly, daily, by customer, by project, by action …

    114 Kimai alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
     
  6. DeskTime icon
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    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.

    245 DeskTime alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. Trackabi icon
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    Web-based, desktop, & mobile software for time tracking and leave management optimized for freelancers & SMEs. Includes a smart timer, gamification, leave management, time reports, invoices, user roles, and other helpful tools.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. Furtherance icon
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    Furtherance is a time tracking app. It allows you to track time spent on different activities without worrying about your data being captured and sold.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
     
  9. Hubstaff icon
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    Tracks work time with second-level accuracy, captures screenshots, monitors user activity, tracks apps and website URLs, automates payroll with flexible pay rates, provides GPS field tracking, supports project budgeting, integrates with 30+ platforms, and offers robust reporting.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
     
  10. timeBuzzer icon
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    Effortlessly manage time across projects with intuitive apps. Use a physical reminder, create transparent reports, integrate with tools via Zapier or API, and monitor team performance seamlessly.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. Timewarrior icon
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    Timewarrior is a command line time tracking application, which allows you to record time spent on activities. You may be tracking your time for curiosity, or because your work requires it. At its simplest, you tell it to start and stop tracking time.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  12. Watson icon
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    Watson is a command-line time-tracking tool written in Python. By default, all data is saved locally. It supports projects, tags, reporting, and CSV/JSON export. Data sync is supported with the optional self-hosted crick server.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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