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ActivityWatch alternatives · Time Tracking

Alternatives to ActivityWatch with a one-time purchase

The ActivityWatch listing shows no one-time purchase. 8 of the 42 other time tracking apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

ActivityWatch is free to use. 5 of them are free or have a free plan.

8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from ActivityWatch

  1. ManicTime

    Automatic time tracker, in the cloud or on your own server

    • ManicTime starts at $7 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly). ActivityWatch is free.
    • Only ManicTime lists an iOS app.
    • Only ActivityWatch lists a browser extension.
    • ManicTime is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    ManicTime vs ActivityWatchManicTime pricing and details

  2. Chronoid

    Automatic, local-first time tracking and invoicing for Mac

    • Chronoid starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 ($15 billed monthly). ActivityWatch is free.
    • ActivityWatch has a free plan. Chronoid does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ActivityWatch lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only ActivityWatch lists a browser extension.
    Chronoid vs ActivityWatchChronoid pricing and details

  3. actiTIME

    Timesheets with project budgets, billing and a self-hosted option

    • actiTIME starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly ($6 for up to 40 users). ActivityWatch is free.
    • Only actiTIME lists a web app.
    • Only actiTIME lists an iOS app.
    • Only ActivityWatch lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    actiTIME pricing and details

  4. Timemator

    Automatic time tracking for Mac with a one-time license

    • Timemator starts at $39 one-time for the Mac app; the iOS app is $7.99 one-time, sold separately. ActivityWatch is free.
    • ActivityWatch has a free plan. Timemator does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Timemator lists an iOS app.
    • Only ActivityWatch lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    Timemator pricing and details

  5. Daily

    Mac time tracker that asks what you are working on

    • Daily starts at $39.99 per year or $7.99 per month; lifetime license $99.99. ActivityWatch is free.
    • ActivityWatch has a free plan. Daily does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Daily lists an iOS app.
    • Only ActivityWatch lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    Daily pricing and details

  6. aTimeLogger

    One-tap personal time tracker for iPhone, Android and web

    • aTimeLogger starts at $5.99 one-time purchase (Standard). ActivityWatch is free.
    • Only aTimeLogger lists a web app.
    • Only aTimeLogger lists an iOS app.
    • Only ActivityWatch lists Windows and Linux apps.
    aTimeLogger pricing and details

  7. Tim

    Menu bar time tracker for Mac with reports and invoicing

    • Tim starts at $12.99 per year, or $24.99 one-time (Pro, US Mac App Store). ActivityWatch is free.
    • Only ActivityWatch lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only ActivityWatch lists a browser extension.
    • Tim can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Tim pricing and details

  8. ATracker

    One-tap time, habit and goal tracker for iPhone and Android

    • ATracker starts at $4.99 one-time for Pro on iOS ($2.99 on Android). ActivityWatch is free.
    • Only ATracker lists a web app.
    • Only ATracker lists an iOS app.
    • Only ActivityWatch lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    ATracker pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to ActivityWatch that you buy once?

Yes. ManicTime, Chronoid, actiTIME, Timemator, Daily, aTimeLogger, Tim and ATracker can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy ActivityWatch once instead of subscribing?

The ActivityWatch listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these time tracking apps are free?

ManicTime, actiTIME, aTimeLogger, Tim and ATracker are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to ActivityWatch: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.