Free ManicTime AlternativesTop Time Tracking Tools & Pomodoro Timers like ManicTime

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

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  1. ActivityWatch icon

    ActivityWatch

     566 likes

    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.

    105 ActivityWatch alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Rust
    • Python
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    ActivityWatch vs ManicTime Comments
    Jon_B
    Positive
    1

    ActivityWatch auto tracks and categorizes activities and is free and open-source, manic time is expensive and may not be as private.

    Golfy038
    Negative
    0

    open a port (TCP 5600) on your host. Something like a web application

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Open source, free. Love it.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • ActivityWatch is Free and Open SourceManicTime is Paid and Proprietary
    • ActivityWatch is Privacy focusedManicTime is not according to our users
  2. Toggl Track icon

    Toggl Track

     191 likes

    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.

    351 Toggl Track alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  4. TimeScribe icon

    TimeScribe

     22 likes

    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...

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    TimeCamp icon
    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!.

    https://www.timecamp.com
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  6. Cattr icon

    Cattr

     26 likes

    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.

    274 Cattr alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Desktop client
     
  7. Clockify icon

    Clockify

     51 likes

    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.

    301 Clockify alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Android Tablet
    • Microsoft Edge
    Time tracker
     
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    Clockify vs ManicTime Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    ManicTime monitors the activities on the computer, Clockify does not monitor the programs in the foreground

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

    Co-molib

     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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. Kimai icon

    Kimai

     38 likes

    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 …

    124 Kimai alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Track and manage your (work) times with Kimai or export them.
     
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    Kimai vs ManicTime Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    No windows installer, php siftware

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    idle time tracking is missing

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Kimai is Freemium and Open SourceManicTime is Paid and Proprietary
  11. Trackabi icon

    Trackabi

     41 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

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    • 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.
     
  12. Project Hamster icon

    Project Hamster

     68 likes

    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.

    145 Project Hamster alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
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    Project Hamster vs ManicTime Comments
    Guest
    Negative
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    ManicTime monitors the activities on the computer, Project Hamster does not monitor the programs in the foreground. In addition, every task change must be done manually. Is not the same thing.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Project Hamster is Free and Open SourceManicTime is Paid and Proprietary
  13. TimeCamp icon

    TimeCamp

     34 likes

    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!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
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  14. TimeAnt icon

    TimeAnt

     5 likes

    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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    • iPhone
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  15. Paymo icon

    Paymo

     77 likes

    Streamline task management with visual boards, schedule resources, track time and expenses automatically, invoice clients, collaborate with teams and clients on one platform, monitor project profitability and performance, and manage work on mobile devices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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