Free WakaTime AlternativesTime Tracking Tools and other similar apps like WakaTime

The best free alternative to WakaTime is ActivityWatch, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to WakaTime and many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to WakaTime are Toggl Track, TimeScribe, Cattr and Soonie.

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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.

    232 DeskTime alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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.

    78 ActivityWatch alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Rust
    • Python
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
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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 WakaTime

     
    Comments about ActivityWatch as an Alternative to WakaTime
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    Positive •Sep 30, 2023
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    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.

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    • Most users think ActivityWatch is a great WakaTime alternative.

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

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

    • ActivityWatch is Free and Open SourceWakaTime is Freemium and Proprietary
    • ActivityWatch is Privacy focusedWakaTime is not according to our users
  4. Toggl Track icon

    Toggl Track

     183 likes
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    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.

    301 Toggl Track alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Toggl Track screenshot 1

    Top Toggl Track Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Tracker Button
    3.  Timeline
    4.  Calendar Integration
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Pomodoro Timer
    7.  WYSIWYG Support
    8.  Calendar View
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Task Time Tracking
    11.  Reminders
    12.  Real-time tracking

    Toggl Track VS WakaTime

     
    Comments about Toggl Track as an Alternative to WakaTime
    Guest
    Negative •Feb 22, 2017
    2

    Wakatime is automated, toggl must click to start.

    giovannipds
    Positive •Mar 2, 2020
    0

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

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    • Toggl Track is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & iPad alternative to WakaTime.

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

    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...

    51 TimeScribe alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

    TimeScribe VS WakaTime

     
  7. Cattr icon

    Cattr

     23 likes
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    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. Integrations with jira, redmine, trello, gitlab, other task managers via plugins.

    246 Cattr alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Desktop client

    Cattr Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Task Time Tracking
    3.  Performance Monitoring
    4.  Timer
    5.  Automatic time tracking
    6.  Employee Time Tracking

    Cattr VS WakaTime

     
  8. Soonie icon

    Soonie

     4 likes
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    Managing time during a busy day can be a challenge. Focusing on your free time between your meetings or appointments helps you navigate through this stressful day more calmly.

    58 Soonie alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Soonie screenshot 1

    Soonie Features

    1.  Reminders

    Soonie VS WakaTime

     
  10. Worklog.AI icon

    Worklog.AI

     20 likes
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    Worklog is a time-tracking tool that has been specifically designed for software engineers.

    63 Worklog.AI alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    Worklog.AI screenshot 1

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Calendar View
    6.  Team management
    7.  Goal Tracking
    8.  Goal Setting
    9.  File Tagging
    10.  Global hotkey
    11.  Support for Hotkeys
    12.  Task Time Tracking

    Worklog.AI VS WakaTime

     
  11. Lasius icon

    Lasius

     3 likes
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    Lasius is an open source time tracking solution that includes a comprehensive set of features, with a particular focus on team collaboration, a modern web application with a backend written in Scala and a NextJS React frontend.

    41 Lasius alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Lasius Features

    1.  No startup cost

    Lasius VS WakaTime

     
  12. DeskTime icon

    DeskTime

     25 likes
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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.

    232 DeskTime alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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 WakaTime

     
  13. Furtherance icon

    Furtherance

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    Furtherance is a time tracking app. It allows you to track time spent on different activities without worrying about your data being captured and sold.

    124 Furtherance alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Timer

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Task Time Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Pomodoro Timer
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Real-time tracking

    Furtherance VS WakaTime

     
  14. Harvest icon

    Harvest

     48 likes
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    Simple time tracking, fast online invoicing, and powerful reporting software. Simplify employee timesheets and billing.

    263 Harvest alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Apple Messages
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Firefox
    Harvest screenshot 1

    Harvest Features

    1.  Task Time Tracking
    2. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    3.  Expense Tracking
    4.  Billing & Invoicing
    5.  Reporting
    6. Zapier icon  Zapier integration

    Harvest VS WakaTime

     
  15. Timkee icon

    Timkee

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    Timkee enables you to manage JIRA time logs directly from your Mac's status bar. It provides a minimalist overview of your recent logs without needing to open JIRA.

    13 Timkee alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Timkee screenshot 1

    Timkee Features

    1.  Task Time Tracking
    2. JIRA icon  Jira integration

    Timkee VS WakaTime

     
  16. Flow Pomodoro Timer icon

    Flow Pomodoro Timer

     5 likes
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    Flow is a minimalistic worktimer for Mac and iPhone that helps you work on a task, study for school or to keep focus and reduce stress at work.

    22 Flow Pomodoro Timer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    Flow Pomodoro Timer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Pomodoro Timer
    3.  Dark Mode

    Flow Pomodoro Timer VS WakaTime

     
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