RescueTime Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to RescueTime for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows 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 Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to RescueTime are ManicTime, LeechBlock, TimeScribe and Orkana.

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Alternatives list

  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.

    247 DeskTime alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
  2. ActivityWatch icon
     559 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.

    99 ActivityWatch alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Rust
    • Python
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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    ActivityWatch vs RescueTime Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    4

    There's automatic logging, just like in Recuetime. But unlike Rescuetime, your data is yours as the app is 100% open source, so IMO it is better suited for most corporate privacy policies and hence better for GDPR complience. Rescuetime is fine if you are a home user and don't care about privacy, but due to EU privacy law, it is not suited for the corporate environment in the EU.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    tyzhang108
    Positive
    0

    I only need a blocker and an auto time tracker. RescueTime is so expensive and not accurate.

    lhoracek
    2

    It is very promising OSS project that I would like to see working. But not really cross platform yet as it's not able to sync, and matching browser window to page time does not work either. Activity classification is pain too at this point so I would like to see it getting better in time. Will check back in couple months.

    3 of 11 comments
    • ActivityWatch is Free and Open SourceRescueTime is Paid and Proprietary
    • ActivityWatch is LightweightRescueTime is not according to our users
  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.

    215 ManicTime alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
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    ManicTime vs RescueTime Comments
    waldir
    Positive
    1

    It works really well, and allows viewing the timeline in an interactive, visual way, and in even greater detail than RescueTime.

    Anon_J
    Negative
    3

    You have to host your own server in order to sync data across devices.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    No need subscribe to download.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • ManicTime is Paid and ProprietaryRescueTime is also Paid and Proprietary
    • ManicTime is LightweightRescueTime is not according to our users
  4. LeechBlock icon
     65 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.

    104 LeechBlock alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  5. 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...

    71 TimeScribe alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  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.

    51 Orkana alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. 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 …

    116 Kimai alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
     
  8. DeskTime icon
     28 likes

    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.

    247 DeskTime alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  9. 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.

    225 Time Doctor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  10. Insightful icon
     192 likes

    Monitor and enhance productivity with real-time insights, track time, manage remote teams effectively, and streamline workflows. Insightful offers scalable, secure solutions available in both Cloud and On-Premise, supporting flexible work environments with ease of deployment.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Insightful vs RescueTime Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Both WorkPuls and RescueTime are automatic time tracking.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Insightful is Paid and ProprietaryRescueTime is also Paid and Proprietary
  11. 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
     
  12. WorkTime icon
     86 likes

    Monitors computer, internet, and activity data for both remote and in-office employees, providing scalable, privacy-focused, non-invasive analysis, productivity insights, attendance reports, and detailed, automated reporting for organizations managing thousands of devices.

    97 WorkTime alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  13. TimeCamp icon
     34 likes

    TimeCamp is a time tracking software for freelancers and companies. It's well equipped: budgeting, invoicing, project costs and many others. If you're looking for a mobile-friendly solution, this one will be perfect!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
     
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