ActivityWatch AlternativesTop Time Tracking & Anti Procrastination Tools like ActivityWatch

ActivityWatch is described as 'Open-source app tracking time on devices, maintaining privacy and versatility, with features like productivity insights, Pomodoro timers, and local data storage' and is a leading Time Tracking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to ActivityWatch for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Android, iPhone and Linux apps. The best ActivityWatch alternative is Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ActivityWatch are ManicTime, TimeScribe, RescueTime and DigiPaws.

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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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • 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...

    109 Mindful : Focus & Screen Time alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • 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.

    225 ManicTime alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
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  4. TimeScribe icon
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    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...

    82 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.

    260 RescueTime alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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  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. Co-molib icon
     5 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

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. 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
     
  9. WakaTime icon
     37 likes

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

    101 WakaTime alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    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
     
  10. StayFree icon
     9 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...

    47 StayFree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • Firefox
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
     
  11. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  12. 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.

    146 Project Hamster alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
     
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