Watson AlternativesTime Tracking Tools and other similar apps like Watson

Watson is described as 'Command-line time-tracking tool written in Python. By default, all data is saved locally. It supports projects, tags, reporting, and CSV/JSON export. Data sync is supported with the optional self-hosted crick server' and is a Time Tracking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Watson for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Web-based, Mac, Windows and iPhone apps. The best Watson alternative is Toggl Track, which is free. Other great apps like Watson are ManicTime, TimeAnt, Clockify and Project Hamster.

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  1. Toggl Track icon

    Toggl Track

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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.

    310 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 Watson

     

    • Toggl Track is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Watson.

    • Toggl Track is the most popular free alternative to Watson.

    • Toggl Track is Freemium and ProprietaryWatson is Free and Open Source
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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.

    195 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 Watson

     

    • ManicTime is the most popular Linux alternative to Watson.

    • ManicTime is the most popular commercial alternative to Watson.

    • ManicTime is Paid and ProprietaryWatson is Free and Open Source
    • ManicTime is LightweightWatson is not according to our users
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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.

    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 Watson

     
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    Toggl Track

    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...

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  6. Clockify icon

    Clockify

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    Track time for individual and team projects, analyze productivity with advanced reports, manage tasks, export data, and collaborate in real time across web, desktop, and mobile platforms with integrations, reminders, idle detection, and Pomodoro timer.

    262 Clockify alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Android Tablet
    • Microsoft Edge
    Time tracker

    Clockify Features

    1.  Calendar Integration
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Price check
    4.  Real-time tracking
    5.  Timer for tasks
    6. Todoist icon  Todoist integration
    7. Toggl Track icon  Toggl integration
    8.  Team work
    9.  Timeline-based
    10.  Unlimited users

    Clockify VS Watson

     
  7. Project Hamster icon

    Project Hamster

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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.

    125 Project Hamster alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
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    Project Hamster Features

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

    Project Hamster VS Watson

     

    • Project Hamster is the most popular Open Source alternative to Watson.

    • Project Hamster is Free and Open SourceWatson is also Free and Open Source
  8. Worklog.AI icon

    Worklog.AI

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

    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 Watson

     
  10. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    Furtherance VS Watson

     
  11. Time Tracker for Ridango icon

    Time Tracker for Ridango

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    Easily track your daily work hours and monitor the progress of Jira tasks with Time Tracker. Designed for professionals, this app helps you accurately log your working hours, manage task durations, and measure productivity.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Time Tracker for Ridango screenshot 1
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    Time Tracker for Ridango Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Task Time Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4. JIRA icon  Jira integration

    Time Tracker for Ridango VS Watson

     
  12. Simplitrack.io icon

    Simplitrack.io

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    Simplitrack.io is a free project time tracking software that aims to simplify and optimize the way freelancers and small business owners track and manage their working hours. It provides a user-friendly and intuitive platform that allows users to accurately log their time spent...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Simplitrack start page

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Calendar View
    2.  Task Time Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Recurring Tasks
    8.  Goal Tracking
    9.  Pomodoro Timer
    10.  Timer
    11.  Employee Time Tracking

    Simplitrack.io VS Watson

     
  13. Khronos icon

    Khronos

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    Log the time it took to do tasks.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    Khronos screenshot 1

    Khronos Features

    1.  Task Tracking

    Khronos VS Watson

     
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    TrackerJam

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    TrackerJam analyzes your team's web browser activity, providing detailed insights into core time metrics and essential productivity reports.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    TrackerJam screenshot 1

    TrackerJam Features

    1.  Calendar View
    2.  Website Monitoring
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Team management

    TrackerJam VS Watson

     
  15. Timo-Track icon

    Timo-Track

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    Timo-Track is a business managment tool that allows you and your employees to track and bill your working hours easily. Try out our tool for free and see for yourself how it will improve your business!

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Timo-Track screenshot 1

    Timo-Track Features

    1.  Time billing
    2.  Billing & Invoicing
    3.  Timer

    Timo-Track VS Watson

     

    • Timo-Track is the most popular SaaS alternative to Watson.

    • Timo-Track is Freemium and ProprietaryWatson is Free and Open Source
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