Timer Alternatives

Timer is described as 'simple chronometer application. Enter a value and click Start to count down any number of hours, minutes, and seconds, or start at zero to track elapsed time. Available for Macintosh and Microsoft Windows computers' and is an app. There are more than 50 alternatives to Timer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, Linux and Web-based apps. The best Timer alternative is Hourglass, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Timer are wnr, SnapTimer, DeskTime and WatchMe.

Timer alternatives are mainly Time Tracking Tools but may also be Task Management Tools or Team Collaboration Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Timer.

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Timer

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Timer is a simple chronometer application. Enter a value and click Start to count down any number of hours, minutes, and...

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DeskTime
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Freemium • Proprietary
Time Tracking Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
204 DeskTime alternatives
DeskTime is a real-time online time tracking software that analyzes productivity. It is the only fully automatic time tracking software where you can measure productivity and effectiveness.
Hourglass
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Free • Open Source
Windows
98 Hourglass alternatives
Hourglass is the most advanced simple countdown timer for Windows. Just enter a time in just about any format, and hit Enter.
- - Hourglass is the most popular Windows alternative to Timer.
- - Hourglass is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Timer.
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Hourglass Features
1. LightweightHourglass consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Dark ModeHourglass supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
3. Command line interfaceHourglass either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
4. PortableHourglass can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Timer
Minimalistic
Customizable
wnr
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Free • Open Source
Time Tracking Tool
Mac
Windows
98 wnr alternatives
Effective time-management, better than pomodoros Work and rest, with wnr now.
- - wnr is the most popular Mac alternative to Timer.
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wnr Features
1. Pomodoro TimerPractice the Pomodoro Technique in wnr to stay focused and productive.
2. Distraction-freewnr has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
3. Dark Modewnr supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Works Offlinewnr can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Timer
Loops
Automatic time tracking
SnapTimer
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Free • Open Source
Windows
PortableApps.com
64 SnapTimer alternatives
All the timers I tested were too complex for my taste. I decided to write one that was dead simple, so you could run it, type in a time and hit enter. The aim of SnapTimer is to get out of the way and help you be productive.
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SnapTimer Features
1. LightweightSnapTimer consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. PortableSnapTimer can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Pomodoro TimerPractice the Pomodoro Technique in SnapTimer to stay focused and productive.
4. Works OfflineSnapTimer can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Timer
Customizable
Countdown widget
Sits in the System Tray
DeskTime
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Freemium • Proprietary
Time Tracking Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
204 DeskTime alternatives
DeskTime is a real-time online time tracking software that analyzes productivity. It is the only fully automatic time tracking software where you can measure productivity and effectiveness.
- - DeskTime is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & Linux alternative to Timer.
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DeskTime Features
Automatic time tracking
Employee Performance Management
Automated usage tracking
Real-time analytics
Realtime Reports
WatchMe
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
138 WatchMe alternatives
WatchMe is a simple timer program that can be used to time a number of different tasks or events together or indepenedently of each other. You can easily name each timer and track information about what you are timing - a great solution for those who need to track their time for...
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WatchMe Features
1. PortableWatchMe can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Multiple Timers
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KTimer
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Free • Open Source
Linux
Snapcraft
49 KTimer alternatives
It allows you to enter several tasks and to set a timer for each of them. The timers for each task can be started, stopped, changed, or looped.
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KTimer Features
Countdown
Free Countdown Timer
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
57 Free Countdown Timer alternatives
Free Countdown Timer is a free, full-featured and user-friendly countdown timer for Windows
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Free Countdown Timer Features
Timer
Multiple Timers
CookTimer
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Free • Open Source
Windows
Linux
PortableApps.com
35 CookTimer alternatives
CookTimer is a simple cross-platform countdown timer that helps when cooking, making tea or eggs. It also works for any other timing purpose such as working out. it was developed using wxWidgets and was tested on Windows and Linux.
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CookTimer Features
1. RemindersCookTimer allows you to set reminders for tasks, events or actions, based on parameters of time, place or condition.
2. PortableCookTimer can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Timer
Discontinued
No releases since 2012, and hosting site is available only through Internet Archive mirror.
Baralga
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Free • Open Source
Time Tracking Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Java Mobile
51 Baralga alternatives
Baralga keeps track of the time you spent working on different projects. You can record the time spent on a project or you can manually enter and edit activities. This way you can easily memorize when and how long you have been working on each single project.
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Baralga Features
1. PortableBaralga can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Task Time TrackingKeep a record of time spent on a task with Baralga.
Track Activities
vClock
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Free • Proprietary
Pomodoro Timer
Online
45 vClock alternatives
Set the hour and minute for the online alarm clock. The alarm message will appear and the preselected sound will be played at the set time. Multiple alarms and timers are remembered and can be run simultaneously.
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vClock Features
1. Pomodoro TimerPractice the Pomodoro Technique in vClock to stay focused and productive.
Timer
Customizable
Stopwatch
Add a screenshot
Gestimer
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
71 Gestimer alternatives
Gestimer - For those little reminders during the day. Drag & drop to quickly create reminders with this beautifully designed menu bar app for your Mac.
- - Gestimer is the most popular commercial alternative to Timer.
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Gestimer Features
1. RemindersGestimer allows you to set reminders for tasks, events or actions, based on parameters of time, place or condition.
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