RescueTime Alternatives for Linux

RescueTime is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. 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 RescueTime and loads of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to RescueTime are ManicTime, LeechBlock, Project Hamster and Kimai.

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  1. DeskTime icon

    DeskTime

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    Real-time automatic time tracking tool that categorizes applications as productive, unproductive, or neutral, runs unnoticed without user input, and boosts productivity while enhancing transparency and accountability in an empowering work environment.

    234 DeskTime alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • LV flagLatvia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    DeskTime screenshot 1

    DeskTime Features

    1.  Automatic time tracking
    2.  Automated usage tracking
    3.  Real-time analytics
    4.  Realtime Reports
  2. ActivityWatch icon

    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.

    80 ActivityWatch alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Rust
    • Python
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
    ActivityWatch screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Automatic time tracking
    2.  Visual timeline
    3.  Task Time Tracking
    4.  Decentralized storage
    5.  Automated usage tracking
    6.  Local based GUI
    7.  Open API
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Data export/import
    10.  Real-time tracking
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Idle Detection

    ActivityWatch VS RescueTime

     
    Comments about ActivityWatch as an Alternative to RescueTime
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Aug 24, 2018
    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.

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    lhoracek
    Feb 8, 2023
    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.

    RemovedUser
    Positive Oct 21, 2021
    1

    ActivityWatch is the best open source alternative to RescueTime. However while the desktop app is really good, the android app needs a bit of work. Nevertheless it is the best open source alternative to rescuetime that I have tried.

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    • Almost everyone thinks ActivityWatch is a great RescueTime alternative.

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

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

    • ActivityWatch is Free and Open SourceRescueTime is Paid and Proprietary
    • ActivityWatch is Privacy focusedRescueTime is not according to our users
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    ManicTime

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    ManicTime automatically records your computer usage. It remembers which apps you've used and for how long. It will also remember which web sites you've visited and which documents you've worked on.

    193 ManicTime alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SI flagSlovenia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Real-time tracking
    2.  Automatic Tagging
    3.  Track Activities
    4.  Automatic time tracking
    5.  Charts
    6.  Visual Graphing
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Task Time Tracking
    11.  Pomodoro Timer
    12.  Portable

    ManicTime VS RescueTime

     
    Comments about ManicTime as an Alternative to RescueTime
    Most Recent Comment
    waldir
    Positive Mar 29, 2017
    1

    It works really well, and allows viewing the timeline in an interactive, visual way, and in even greater detail than RescueTime.

    Anon_J
    Negative Dec 19, 2018
    3

    You have to host your own server in order to sync data across devices.

    Guest
    Positive Oct 5, 2016
    0

    No need subscribe to download.

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    • Most users think ManicTime is a great RescueTime alternative.

    • ManicTime is the most popular commercial alternative to RescueTime.

    • ManicTime is Paid and ProprietaryRescueTime is also Paid and Proprietary
    • ManicTime is LightweightRescueTime is not according to our users
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    LeechBlock

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    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.

    85 LeechBlock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Website blocking
    2.  Anti Procrastination
    3.  Scheduling
    4.  Browser extension
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Block Facebook
    7.  Block apps

    LeechBlock VS RescueTime

     
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    Project Hamster

     68 likes
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    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.

    123 Project Hamster alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
    Project Hamster screenshot 1

    Project Hamster Features

    1.  Sits in the System Tray
    2.  Add earlier activity
    3.  Keyboard Shortcuts
    4.  Tag based

    Project Hamster VS RescueTime

     
    Comments about Project Hamster as an Alternative to RescueTime
    CurrentWaretech
    Negative Jul 19, 2018
    -14

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

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    • Some users think Project Hamster is a great RescueTime alternative, some don't.

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

     37 likes
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    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 …

    101 Kimai alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    Kimai Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Multiple teams
    3.  Multiple languages
    4.  Task Time Tracking
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Export to PDF

    Kimai VS RescueTime

     

    • Kimai is the most popular Web-based alternative to RescueTime.

    • Kimai is Freemium and Open SourceRescueTime is Paid and Proprietary
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    DeskTime

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    Real-time automatic time tracking tool that categorizes applications as productive, unproductive, or neutral, runs unnoticed without user input, and boosts productivity while enhancing transparency and accountability in an empowering work environment.

    234 DeskTime alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • LV flagLatvia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    DeskTime screenshot 1

    DeskTime Features

    1.  Automatic time tracking
    2.  Automated usage tracking
    3.  Real-time analytics
    4.  Realtime Reports

    DeskTime VS RescueTime

     

    • Most users think DeskTime is a great RescueTime alternative.

    • DeskTime is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to RescueTime.

    • DeskTime is Freemium and ProprietaryRescueTime is Paid and Proprietary
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    Time Doctor

     67 likes
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    Time tracking software with dashboards, break management, and offline tracking. Supports workforce management, app usage monitoring, over 60 integrations, client access, and payroll integration. Offers employee monitoring with activity visibility and optional screenshots.

    203 Time Doctor alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Time Doctor screenshot 1

    Time Doctor Features

    1.  Task Time Tracking
    2.  Integrated payroll
    3.  Attendance Tracking
    4.  Time Tracking with Screenshots
    5.  Employee Time Tracking
    6.  Automated Screenshots
    7.  Real-time tracking
    8. Trello icon  Trello integration
    9.  Screen monitoring

    Time Doctor VS RescueTime

     
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    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!.

    219 TimeCamp alternatives

    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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