Project Hamster Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Project Hamster for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is ActivityWatch, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Project Hamster and loads of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Project Hamster are ManicTime, Clockify, Kimai and Cattr.

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  1. Watson icon
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    Watson is a command-line time-tracking tool written in Python. By default, all data is saved locally. It supports projects, tags, reporting, and CSV/JSON export. Data sync is supported with the optional self-hosted crick server.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  2. This is a macro-enabled, push-button time tracking and logging utility that runs natively in either Excel or LibreOffice.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
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  3. Timed icon
     Like

    Timed is an open source time tracking tool for self hosting, written in python (backend) and javascript (frontend).

    Cost / License

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    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  4. Timenaut icon
     3 likes

    Timenaut looks for active programs in your computer to see what you are focusing on. This way you don't need to worry about remembering to press any buttons before starting your work, everything is done for you.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  5. Timepot icon
     1 like

    Timepot is a time tracking and reporting tool. It allows to manually or automatically track time spent on various tasks within projects. It makes it extremely easy to log billable hours and analyze your projects' progress.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. iTracksy icon
     2 likes

    Open-source time tracking application for personal and team productivity. Track your time, analyze performance, and boost productivity with our free, privacy-focused desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    71 iTracksy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  7. ARBTT icon
     13 likes

    ARBTT, the Automatic Rule-Base Time Tracker, is a window logger that runs in background and logs for all opened windows:

    Cost / License

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    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  8. TimeVizor icon
     11 likes

    The service for remote resource monitoring. Time tracking app will help to see all activity made by the resource during the working time. Your reports will include screenshots, snapshots and the list of visited pages.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • CentOS
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  9. TimenTask icon
     3 likes

    An application that allows to automate and monitor business. Helps in increasing productivity of team by 30% to 40% and save business running cost. Employee Monitoring, Location + Time Tracking, Work Management, Desktop Recording & Chat

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  10. A simple time-tracker program for GNOME. Instead of using online-first options like Toggl and Clockify, use a lightning-fast local-first option that is still able to sync with multiple computers via cloud or network storage.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  11. TopTracker icon
     20 likes

    TopTracker enables team leads and individuals to effortlessly track progress with transparent and intuitive reports.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
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  12. timetrace icon
     Like

    Simple time tracking CLI. Contribute to dominikbraun/timetrace development by creating an account on GitHub.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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