Paid ActivityWatch Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to ActivityWatch for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best paid Linux alternative is ManicTime. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to ActivityWatch and nine of them are paid and available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting paid Linux alternatives to ActivityWatch are Time Doctor, DeskTime, timeBuzzer and Memtime.

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ActivityWatch alternatives are mainly Time Tracking Tools, but if you're looking for Employee Performance Management Tools or Pomodoro Timers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to ActivityWatch.
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  1. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
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    It's better than ActivityWatch and a Low-code Platform

    • ManicTime is Paid and ProprietaryActivityWatch is Free and Open Source
  2. 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.

    233 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
     
  3. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  4. 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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. Memtime icon
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    Fully automatic time tracker for Windows, macOS, and Linux capturing all computer activities, including work in files, programs, browser tabs, emails, and calendars. Visual timeline display with fast, accurate project entries, privacy-focused data storage, reports, and export.

    32 Memtime alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. Time Tracking Software to manage remote teams with the help of screenshot monitoring, in-app screen sharing and voice message.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Windows Mobile
    • Chrome OS
     
  7. EmpMonitor icon
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    The main aim of EmpMonitor is to track the employee’s activities on PC remotely from any location in 100% invisible mode and to get the Screenshots, Keystrokes, User Logs, as well as to get the detailed reports of the employee’s computer system.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. DeskTrack icon
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    An optimal solution for the companies, remote teams, multi-located offices, individuals to analyze where they are spending the time and what measures can be taken to boost their productivity.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. coLog icon
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    coLog is a lightweight desktop tool that tracks live keyboard and mouse input, visualizes coherence in real time, and saves local session logs for later review.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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