The Best Free RescueTime AlternativesTop Time Tracking & Anti Procrastination Tools like RescueTime

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

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  1. ActivityWatch icon

    ActivityWatch

     558 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.

    98 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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    Comments about ActivityWatch as an Alternative to RescueTime
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    4

    There's automatic logging, just like in Recuetime. But unlike Rescuetime, your data is yours as the app is 100% open source, so IMO it is better suited for most corporate privacy policies and hence better for GDPR complience. Rescuetime is fine if you are a home user and don't care about privacy, but due to EU privacy law, it is not suited for the corporate environment in the EU.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    tyzhang108
    Positive
    0

    I only need a blocker and an auto time tracker. RescueTime is so expensive and not accurate.

    lhoracek
    2

    It is very promising OSS project that I would like to see working. But not really cross platform yet as it's not able to sync, and matching browser window to page time does not work either. Activity classification is pain too at this point so I would like to see it getting better in time. Will check back in couple months.

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    • ActivityWatch is Free and Open SourceRescueTime is Paid and Proprietary
    • ActivityWatch is LightweightRescueTime is not according to our users
  2. LeechBlock icon

    LeechBlock

     65 likes

    LeechBlock is a simple free productivity tool designed to block those time-wasting sites that can suck the life out of your working day. All you need to do is specify which sites to block and when to block them.

    103 LeechBlock alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Blocking Page
     
  4. TimeScribe icon

    TimeScribe

     18 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...

    71 TimeScribe alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Orkana

     12 likes

    Privacy-focused time tracking stores all data locally, monitors app and IDE activity, browser tabs, and input devices automatically, provides real-time insights, detailed productivity scoring, goal setting, Pomodoro workflows with app blocking, and supports LLM data export.

    51 Orkana alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  7. 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.

    138 Project Hamster alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about Project Hamster as an Alternative to RescueTime
    CurrentWaretech
    Negative
    -14

    Project Hamster is for Linux. RescueTime is for PC and MAC

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    • Project Hamster is Free and Open SourceRescueTime is Paid and Proprietary
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    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 …

    116 Kimai alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Track and manage your (work) times with Kimai or export them.
     
  10. Co-molib icon

    Co-molib

     4 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.

    57 Co-molib alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  11. StayFree icon

    StayFree

     8 likes

    StayFree is a self control, productivity and phone addiction controller app that allow you to show how much time you spend on your smartphone and helps you focus by restricting the usage of apps. You can set usage limits for your apps and receive alerts when exceeding those...

    40 StayFree alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • Firefox
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
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    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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    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!.

    241 TimeCamp alternatives

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    • 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. ProcrastiTracker icon

    ProcrastiTracker

     31 likes

    ProcrastriTracker is a time tracking tool that automatically tracks what applications and documents you use, and allows you to view statistics on your usage in great detail. It is written to be small and non-intrusive.

    44 ProcrastiTracker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about ProcrastiTracker as an Alternative to RescueTime
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    This is the only listed alternative that has actually a full feature set

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • ProcrastiTracker is Free and Open SourceRescueTime is Paid and Proprietary
  15. Trackabi icon

    Trackabi

     40 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.

    258 Trackabi alternatives

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    • 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.
     
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    Comments about Trackabi as an Alternative to RescueTime
    Andy
    Positive
    0

    There is a great desktop time tracker based on user activitiy

    ivanko
    Positive
    0

    Can detect what apps are used during the day and if they are related to work

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    • Trackabi is Freemium and ProprietaryRescueTime is Paid and Proprietary
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