RescueTime Alternatives

RescueTime is described as 'Automatically tracks and analyzes computer activity, offering insights to improve habits and reduce distractions, without requiring data entry' and is a very popular Time Tracking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to RescueTime for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Android, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best RescueTime alternative is ActivityWatch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like RescueTime are ManicTime, LeechBlock, Project Hamster and Kimai.

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RescueTime alternatives page was last updated May 7, 2025
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  1. Trace - Time Tracker icon

    Trace - Time Tracker

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    A time tracker that helps you understand how you spend your time.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    Trace - Time Tracker screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Pomodoro Timer
    3.  Calendar View
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Screen time
    8.  App usage info

    Trace - Time Tracker VS RescueTime

     
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    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.

    52 TimeAnt alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required

    TimeAnt VS RescueTime

     
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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...

    53 TimeScribe alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    TimeScribe screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Calendar View
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  App usage info

    TimeScribe VS RescueTime

     
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  6. TimeCamp icon

    TimeCamp

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    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!.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    TimeCamp screenshot 1

    TimeCamp Features

    1.  Task Time Tracking
    2.  Geofencing
    3.  Attendance management
    4.  Collaborative project management
    5.  Automatic time tracking
    6.  Software Management
    7.  Computer monitoring

    TimeCamp VS RescueTime

     
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    WorkTime

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    WorkTime is an employee, computer and internet monitoring software. It monitors productivity and helps boosting it. It monitors working-from-home, remote, and in-office employees. WorkTime does not support any invasive monitoring.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    WorkTime screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Employee Time Tracking
    2.  Task Time Tracking
    3.  Employee Performance Management
    4.  Goal Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Reminders
    8.  Two-factor Authentication
    9.  Cloud Sync
    10.  Dark Mode

    WorkTime VS RescueTime

     
  8. Trackabi icon

    Trackabi

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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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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.

    Top Trackabi Features

    1.  Employee leave management
    2.  Timer for tasks
    3.  Desktop timer
    4.  Task Time Tracking
    5.  Timer
    6.  User Roles
    7.  Absence Management
    8.  Employee Time Tracking
    9.  Desktop Application
    10.  Employee Directory
    11.  Gamification
    12.  Achievements Supported

    Trackabi VS RescueTime

     
    Comments about Trackabi as an Alternative to RescueTime
    Andy
    Positive •Aug 25, 2020
    0

    There is a great desktop time tracker based on user activitiy

    ivanko
    Positive •Nov 10, 2020
    0

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

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    • Almost everyone thinks Trackabi is a great RescueTime alternative.

    • Trackabi is Freemium and ProprietaryRescueTime is Paid and Proprietary
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    ProcrastiTracker

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ProcrastiTracker screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Record desktop activity
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Filtering
    5.  Statistics and Reports
    6.  Grouping
    7.  Time billing

    ProcrastiTracker VS RescueTime

     
    Comments about ProcrastiTracker as an Alternative to RescueTime
    Guest
    Positive •Mar 31, 2018
    -1

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

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    • Most users think ProcrastiTracker is a great RescueTime alternative.

    • ProcrastiTracker is Free and Open SourceRescueTime is Paid and Proprietary
    • ProcrastiTracker is Privacy focusedRescueTime is not according to our users
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    StayFree

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    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...

    28 StayFree alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • Firefox
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
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    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Website blocking
    2.  Block apps

    StayFree VS RescueTime

     
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