Free DeskTime AlternativesTop Time Tracking Tools and other similar apps like DeskTime

The best free alternative to DeskTime is ActivityWatch, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to DeskTime and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to DeskTime are Toggl Track, TimeScribe, solidtime and Cattr.

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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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Rust
    • Python
    • 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
  2. Toggl Track icon

    Toggl Track

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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.

    332 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
  4. TimeScribe icon

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    TimeCamp

    TimeCamp is a time tracking software for freelancers and companies. It's well equipped: budgeting, invoicing, project costs and many others. If you're looking for a mobile-friendly solution, this one will be perfect!.

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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.

    21 solidtime alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Desktop client
     
  8. TimeAnt icon

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  10. 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.

    283 Clockify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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
  11. Co-molib icon

    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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  12. Kimai icon

    Kimai

     37 likes
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    Kimai is a free open source time tracker. It tracks work time and prints out a summary of your activities on demand. Yearly, monthly, daily, by customer, by project, by action …

    114 Kimai alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Track and manage your (work) times with Kimai or export them.
     
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    Project Hamster

     68 likes
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
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  15. Trackabi icon

    Trackabi

     40 likes
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Trackabi is employee monitoring, time tracking, and leave management software leveraging the gamification approach to make dull things fun.
     
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    Includes employee leave management, customizable timesheet, data import and a lot more

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    • Almost everyone thinks Trackabi is a great DeskTime alternative.

    • Trackabi is Freemium and ProprietaryDeskTime is Paid and Proprietary
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