DeskTime AlternativesTop Time Tracking Tools and other similar apps like DeskTime

DeskTime is described as 'Real-time online time tracking software that analyzes productivity. It the only fully automatic time tracking software where you can measure productivity and effectiveness' and is a Time Tracking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to DeskTime for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web-based, iPhone and Linux apps. The best DeskTime alternative is ActivityWatch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like DeskTime are Insightful, Toggl Track, TimeScribe and RescueTime.

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  1. ActivityWatch icon

    ActivityWatch

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    Open-source, cross-platform app tracks time on devices, providing productivity insights, anti-procrastination tools, and Pomodoro timers in a privacy-focused, no third-party data system, customizable by user extensions, making it a versatile alternative to RescueTime and ManicTime.

    97 ActivityWatch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
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    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • Almost everyone thinks ActivityWatch is a great DeskTime alternative.

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

    • ActivityWatch is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to DeskTime.

    • ActivityWatch is Free and Open SourceDeskTime is Paid and Proprietary
    • ActivityWatch is LightweightDeskTime is not according to our users
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    Insightful

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    MalaBeba
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    it is good alternative because it is cheaper, so if someone wants to use desktime but believe it is expensive they can try workpuls because it is still good but cheaper

    SimonGare
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    They solve similar issues in companies

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    MTodorovic
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    Both for Employee monitoring

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Insightful is a great DeskTime alternative.

    • Insightful is the most popular SaaS alternative to DeskTime.

    • Insightful is the most popular commercial alternative to DeskTime.

    • Insightful is Paid and ProprietaryDeskTime is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Toggl Track icon

    Toggl Track

     190 likes
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    Toggl Track is a time-tracking software that works across various environments and devices, providing detailed data on profitability and productivity. It features one-click and background tracking, and can be integrated into your workflow.

    331 Toggl Track alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • Toggl Track is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & iPad alternative to DeskTime.

    • Toggl Track is Freemium and ProprietaryDeskTime is Paid and Proprietary
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    TimeScribe

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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...

    69 TimeScribe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  7. RescueTime icon

    RescueTime

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    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.

    250 RescueTime alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

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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.

    211 ManicTime alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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    solidtime

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    solidtime is a modern open-source time tracker. It offers features like management of time entries in projects, tasks and clients, billable rates, reporting and tracking time for multiple organizations with the same account.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Cattr

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    Cattr is a free open-source self-hosted time tracker with desktop clients for windows, mac, linux. The key features are built-in screenshot capture, activity detection.

    263 Cattr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    TimeAnt

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    TimeAnt helps you easily track your workday so you always know what you did and how long you did it. Whether you need to fill out your weekly timecard, review your productivity, or just stay on top of your tasks, TimeAnt makes it effortless.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  13. Clockify icon

    Clockify

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    Track time for individual and team projects, analyze productivity with advanced reports, manage tasks, export data, and collaborate in real time across web, desktop, and mobile platforms with integrations, reminders, idle detection, and Pomodoro timer.

    282 Clockify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Android Tablet
    • Microsoft Edge
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    Doesn't track time fully automatically.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Clockify is Freemium and ProprietaryDeskTime is Paid and Proprietary
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    Co-molib

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    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.

    55 Co-molib alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  15. Chronoid icon

    Chronoid

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    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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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