Foreground AlternativesTime Tracking Tools and other similar apps like Foreground

Foreground is described as 'Activity tracking programme for your Windows personal computer. Track time spent in applications and websites automatically to better understand your productivity' and is a Time Tracking tool in the office & productivity category. There are seven alternatives to Foreground for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Mozilla Firefox, Web-based and Google Chrome apps. The best Foreground alternative is ActivityWatch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Foreground are TimeScribe, RescueTime, Cronus and Timing.

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

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

    • ActivityWatch is Free and Open SourceForeground 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    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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    • RescueTime is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & iPad alternative to Foreground.

    • RescueTime is the most popular commercial alternative to Foreground.

    • RescueTime is Paid and ProprietaryForeground is also Paid and Proprietary
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    RescueTime

    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 ...

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    Timing

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    Automatic time and productivity tracking app for Mac. Lets you track hours, improve productivity, and bill clients.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
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    Qbserve

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    Mac time tracking automation: freelance project tracking, timesheets, invoicing & productivity feedback

    237 Qbserve alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    TimeSorter

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    TimeSorter is a privacy-first time tracking application for Windows that automatically monitors your computer usage and provides detailed insights into your productivity patterns. The application runs in the background, tracking time spent on applications and websites without...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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