ActivityWatch AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Time Tracking Tools

The best Time Tracking alternative to ActivityWatch is ManicTime, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to ActivityWatch and many of them are Time Tracking Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Time Tracking Tool alternatives to ActivityWatch are RescueTime, WakaTime, Trackabi and Project Hamster.

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Track how you spend time on your devices. Simple (yet powerful), extensible, no third parties.

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ActivityWatch alternatives page was last updated Jan 30, 2025
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    DeskTime

    Sponsored

    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.

    226 DeskTime alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
  1. 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.

    187 ManicTime alternatives
    Tag for a Time Period

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Real-time tracking
    2.  Automatic Tagging
    3.  Track Activities
    4.  Automatic time tracking
    5.  Charts
    6.  Visual Graphing
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Task Time Tracking
    11.  Pomodoro Timer
    12.  Portable
    ManicTime iconActivityWatch Icon

    ManicTime VS ActivityWatch

    Is ManicTime a good alternative to ActivityWatch?
     
    Comments about ManicTime as an Alternative to ActivityWatch
     
    credlaw

    It's better than ActivityWatch and a Low-code Platform

    Positive commentDec 11, 2018
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    • Almost everyone thinks ManicTime is a great ActivityWatch alternative.

    • ManicTime is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to ActivityWatch.

    • ManicTime is the most popular free alternative to ActivityWatch.

    • ManicTime is Freemium and ProprietaryActivityWatch is Free and Open Source
    • ManicTime is LightweightActivityWatch is not according to our users
  2. RescueTime icon
     211 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.

    237 RescueTime alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Google Chrome

    RescueTime Features

    1. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    2.  Automatic time tracking
    3.  Life Logging & Quantified Self
    4.  Automated usage tracking
    5.  Employee Time Tracking
    6.  Content Filtering
    7.  Website blocking
    RescueTime iconActivityWatch Icon

    RescueTime VS ActivityWatch

    Is RescueTime a good alternative to ActivityWatch?
     
    Comments about RescueTime as an Alternative to ActivityWatch
     
    mrkeuz

    Simple, working out of box solution.

    Positive commentMar 27, 2021
    -1
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    • Most users think RescueTime is a great ActivityWatch alternative.

    • RescueTime is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & iPad alternative to ActivityWatch.

    • RescueTime is the most popular commercial alternative to ActivityWatch.

    • RescueTime is Paid and ProprietaryActivityWatch is Free and Open Source
  3. WakaTime icon
     37 likes

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

    73 WakaTime alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    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

    WakaTime Features

    1.  Automatic time tracking
    2.  Usage statistics
    3.  Statistics and Reports
    4.  Real-time analytics
    5.  Timer
    6.  Ide integration
    WakaTime iconActivityWatch Icon

    WakaTime VS ActivityWatch

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  4. Trackabi icon
     39 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.

    233 Trackabi alternatives
    Trackabi is employee monitoring, time tracking, and leave management software leveraging the gamification approach to make dull things fun.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

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

    Top Trackabi Features

    1.  Employee leave management
    2.  Timer for tasks
    3.  Desktop timer
    4.  Task Time Tracking
    5.  Timer
    6.  User Roles
    7.  Absence Management
    8.  Employee Time Tracking
    9.  Desktop Application
    10.  Employee Directory
    11.  Gamification
    12.  Achievements Supported
    Trackabi iconActivityWatch Icon

    Trackabi VS ActivityWatch

    Is Trackabi a good alternative to ActivityWatch?
     
    • Almost everyone thinks Trackabi is a great ActivityWatch alternative.

    • Trackabi is the most popular SaaS & Android Tablet alternative to ActivityWatch.

    • Trackabi is Freemium and ProprietaryActivityWatch is Free and Open Source
  5. Project Hamster icon
     67 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.

    118 Project Hamster alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak

    Project Hamster Features

    1.  Sits in the System Tray
    2.  Add earlier activity
    3.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    4.  Tag based
    Project Hamster iconActivityWatch Icon

    Project Hamster VS ActivityWatch

    Is Project Hamster a good alternative to ActivityWatch?
     
    Comments about Project Hamster as an Alternative to ActivityWatch
     
    ioan537

    is the not the same type of app, in hamster you need to manually add the time

    CommentSep 3, 2023
    2
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    • Project Hamster is Free and Open SourceActivityWatch is also Free and Open Source
  6. Trace - Time Tracker icon
     5 likes

    A time tracker that helps you understand how you spend your time.

    53 Trace - Time Tracker alternatives
    Trace - Time Tracker screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Pomodoro Timer
    3.  Calendar View
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Screen time
    8.  App usage info
    Trace - Time Tracker iconActivityWatch Icon

    Trace - Time Tracker VS ActivityWatch

    Is Trace - Time Tracker a good alternative to ActivityWatch?
     
  7. Screen Time for Android icon
     4 likes

    Displays your screen time in a permanent notification.

    67 Screen Time for Android alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Screen Time for Android Features

    1.  Screen time
    Screen Time for Android iconActivityWatch Icon

    Screen Time for Android VS ActivityWatch

    Is this a good alternative to ActivityWatch?
     
    Comments about Screen Time for Android as an Alternative to ActivityWatch
     
    Guest

    Screen time for Android just displays your screentime on your phone, in what apps. It does not provide a holistic view of your time and how its spent across different activities.

    Negative commentJan 30, 2025
    0
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    • Screen Time for Android is Free and Open SourceActivityWatch is also Free and Open Source
  8. Insightful icon
     191 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.

    140 Insightful alternatives
    Insightful screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Top Insightful Features

    1.  Automatic time tracking
    2.  Real-time analytics
    3.  Real-time tracking
    4.  Productivity analysis
    5.  Automated Screenshots
    6.  Payroll calculator
    7.  Stealth
    8.  Real-time monitoring
    9.  Timeline-based
    10.  Automated usage tracking
    11.  Project Tracking
    Insightful iconActivityWatch Icon

    Insightful VS ActivityWatch

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  9. Time Doctor icon
     66 likes

    Time Doctor is a software that provides insights into workforce performance, technology usage, and operational efficiency. It's suitable for all work environments including remote, hybrid, in-office, and outsourced.

    198 Time Doctor alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Time Doctor Features

    1.  Task Time Tracking
    2.  Integrated payroll
    3.  Attendance Tracking
    4.  Time Tracking with Screenshots
    5.  Employee Time Tracking
    6.  Automated Screenshots
    7.  Real-time tracking
    8. Trello icon  Trello integration
    9.  Screen monitoring
    Time Doctor iconActivityWatch Icon

    Time Doctor VS ActivityWatch

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  10. Screen Time icon
     5 likes

    With Screen Time, you can access real-time reports about how much time you spend on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and set limits for what you want to manage.

    76 Screen Time alternatives
    Screen Time screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Screen Time Features

    1.  Website blocking
    2.  Automatic time tracking
    Screen Time iconActivityWatch Icon

    Screen Time VS ActivityWatch

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  11. ARBTT icon
     13 likes

    ARBTT, the Automatic Rule-Base Time Tracker, is a window logger that runs in background and logs for all opened windows:

    46 ARBTT alternatives
    Stats example

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Automatic time tracking
    5.  Rule based
    ARBTT iconActivityWatch Icon

    ARBTT VS ActivityWatch

    Is ARBTT a good alternative to ActivityWatch?
     
    Comments about ARBTT as an Alternative to ActivityWatch
     
    cpit

    Automatically logs active window without the need for user intervention

    Positive commentFeb 18, 2024
    1
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    • ARBTT is Free and Open SourceActivityWatch is also Free and Open Source
    • ARBTT is Privacy focusedActivityWatch is not according to our users
  12. ScreenTime+ icon
     6 likes

    ScreenTime+ is an automatic time tracking app for mac. It helps you to see where you're spending your time on Mac via the menu bar.

    57 ScreenTime+ alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  App usage info
    7.  Automatic time tracking
    8.  Sits in the MenuBar
    9.  Screen time
    ScreenTime+ iconActivityWatch Icon

    ScreenTime+ VS ActivityWatch

    Is ScreenTime+ a good alternative to ActivityWatch?
     
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