ActivityWatch AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Pomodoro Timers

The best Pomodoro Timer alternative to ActivityWatch is ManicTime. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Orkana or Co-molib. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to ActivityWatch and 13 are Pomodoro Timers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Pomodoro Timer alternatives to ActivityWatch are Chronoid, Trace - Time Tracker, DeskTime and ScreenTime+.

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ActivityWatch alternatives are mainly Pomodoro Timers, but if you're looking for Time Tracking Tools or Anti Procrastination Tools 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. 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. 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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    It's better than ActivityWatch and a Low-code Platform

    • ManicTime is Paid and ProprietaryActivityWatch is Free and Open Source
  3. 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
     
  4. 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.

    57 Co-molib alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. Chronoid icon
     4 likes

    Chronoid runs automatically in the background, captures everything, and keeps your data on YOUR Mac forever. No subscriptions. No cloud uploads. No bullshit.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. 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
     
  7. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. 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.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
     
  9. Magicflow icon
     2 likes

    A time tracker focused on deep work, designed from the ground up for builders, makers & founders, to help you avoid context switching. 🤖 Real-time coaching from an AI work coach 🦾 No more fiddling to categorise your work, we do it with ChatGPT + embeddings.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
     
  10. DigitalZen icon
     94 likes

    Empower your digital habits with app/site blocking, Focus Time whitelisting, and Monk Mode detox. Supports Linux, screen time scheduling, and offers unique strategies for breaks, night restrictions, and balanced digital living. Embrace efficient device interaction on your terms.

    84 DigitalZen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  11. Balance icon
     2 likes

    Balance is a time tracking app for those who want to achieve and maintain a good work-life balance.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  12. Solanum icon
     3 likes

    Solanum is a time tracking app that uses the pomodoro technique. Work in 4 sessions, with breaks in between each session and one long break after all 4.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
     
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