WakaTime AlternativesTime Tracking Tools and other similar apps like WakaTime

WakaTime is described as 'Analytics for programmers using open-source text editor plugins. The service itself is not open source, only the plugins' and is a Time Tracking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to WakaTime for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Web-based, Windows, iPhone and Linux apps. The best WakaTime alternative is ActivityWatch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WakaTime are Toggl Track, TimeScribe, RescueTime and Cattr.

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  1. DeskTime icon
    Sponsored

    Automated time tracking runs in the background, analyzing productivity and efficiency in real time. Tracks work hours, categorizes app and web usage, manages projects, schedules shifts, integrates with major tools, and includes privacy and break features.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
  2. ActivityWatch icon
     584 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.

    118 ActivityWatch alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Rust
    • Python
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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    ActivityWatch vs WakaTime Comments
    ^222
    Positive
    0

    Seriously awesome. I loved WakaTime for years and years, but I could no longer stomach sending private, even precious meta data, to a third-party, no matter who. Syncing is not in a stable release yet, but I believe it will be there, and will help test. What a truly amazing self-hosted decentral solution to one of the oldest, if not the oldest problem in digital life. Major respect.

    • ActivityWatch is Free and Open SourceWakaTime is Freemium and Proprietary
    • ActivityWatch is Privacy focused and LightweightWakaTime is not according to our users
  3. Toggl Track icon
     195 likes

    Toggl Track is a time-tracking software that works across various environments and devices, providing detailed data on profitability and productivity. It features one-click and background tracking, and can be integrated into your workflow.

    414 Toggl Track alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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    Toggl Track vs WakaTime Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    Wakatime is automated, toggl must click to start.

    giovannipds
    Positive
    0

    It's kind of different from WakaTime but it's also a good manual time tracker tool with easy interface / use etc.

    • Toggl Track is Freemium and ProprietaryWakaTime is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. TimeScribe icon
     24 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...

    96 TimeScribe alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  5. RescueTime icon
     214 likes

    This tool automatically monitors computer use, providing detailed insights to enhance productivity and time management. It features goal setting and alerts to help conquer procrastination, while comparing user metrics to average data for broader context.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  6. Cattr icon
     27 likes

    Cattr is a free open-source self-hosted time tracker with desktop clients for windows, mac, linux. The key features are built-in screenshot capture, activity detection.

    295 Cattr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. TimeAnt icon
     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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
  8. Wakapi icon
     14 likes

    Wakapi is a minimalist, self-hosted WakaTime-compatible backend for coding statistics. Keep track of what time you have spent on which project, in which programming language and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    Wakapi vs WakaTime Comments
    NatoBoram
    Positive
    0

    It's compatible with WakaTime via its API and with its VSCode extension

    • Wakapi is Free and Open SourceWakaTime is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Wakapi is Lightweight and Privacy focusedWakaTime is not according to our users
  9. Insightful icon
     192 likes

    Monitor and enhance productivity with real-time insights, track time, manage remote teams effectively, and streamline workflows. Insightful offers scalable, secure solutions available in both Cloud and On-Premise, supporting flexible work environments with ease of deployment.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  10. DeskTime icon
     28 likes

    Automated time tracking runs in the background, analyzing productivity and efficiency in real time. Tracks work hours, categorizes app and web usage, manages projects, schedules shifts, integrates with major tools, and includes privacy and break features.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  11. Chronoid icon
     4 likes

    Chronoid runs automatically in the background, captures everything, and keeps your data on YOUR Mac forever. No subscriptions. No cloud uploads. No bullshit.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  12. Never forget what you worked on. Timely tracks everything while you work or play on your computer, or helps you log time on the go. It lets you group activities and provides lots of graphical feedback and reports.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
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