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 100 alternatives to ActivityWatch and 15 are Pomodoro Timers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Pomodoro Timer alternatives to ActivityWatch are Reef Wellbeing, Chronoid, Trace - Time Tracker and DeskTime.

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  1. DeskTime icon
    Sponsored
     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.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  2. ManicTime icon
     167 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.

    253 ManicTime alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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  3. Orkana icon
     14 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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  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.

    87 Co-molib alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  5. 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.

    107 Reef Wellbeing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  6. 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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  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

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    • Mac
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  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.

    175 Furtherance alternatives

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    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
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  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

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
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  10. DigitalZen icon
     95 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. Solanum icon
     2 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.

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
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