RescueTime Alternatives for Linux

RescueTime is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. 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 RescueTime and loads of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to RescueTime are ManicTime, LeechBlock, Kimai and StayFree.

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  1. DeskTime icon
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    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.

    More about DeskTime on AlternativeTo286 DeskTime alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • iPhone
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    • iPad
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  2. ActivityWatch icon
     591 likes

    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.

    123 ActivityWatch alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Rust
    • Python
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  3. ManicTime icon
     167 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.

    253 ManicTime alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Android
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  4. LeechBlock icon
     67 likes

    LeechBlock is a simple free productivity tool designed to block those time-wasting sites that can suck the life out of your working day. All you need to do is specify which sites to block and when to block them.

    143 LeechBlock alternatives

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    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  5. Kimai icon
     38 likes

    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 …

    142 Kimai alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  6. StayFree icon
     10 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...

    61 StayFree alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • Firefox
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
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  7. Time Doctor icon
     67 likes

    Time tracking software with dashboards, break management, and offline tracking. Supports workforce management, app usage monitoring, over 60 integrations, client access, and payroll integration. Offers employee monitoring with activity visibility and optional screenshots.

    258 Time Doctor alternatives

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    • Online
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    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  8. 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.

    165 Project Hamster alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
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  9. TimeCamp icon
     34 likes

    TimeCamp logs hours hands-free in the background — no timers, no chasing. Real-time margin on every client and project. Time, attendance, reporting, and capacity planning in one login. Automatic capture, not clock-watching. Stop guessing. Start knowing.

    276 TimeCamp alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
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  10. Trackabi icon
     41 likes

    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.

    294 Trackabi alternatives

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    • Online
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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  11. WakaTime icon
     37 likes

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

    113 WakaTime alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • 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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  12. Furtherance icon
     6 likes

    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.

    175 Furtherance alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
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  13. timeBuzzer icon
     23 likes

    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.

    315 timeBuzzer alternatives

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    • Online
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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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