ActivTrak alternatives · Time Tracking
Alternatives to ActivTrak with a one-time purchase
The ActivTrak listing shows no one-time purchase. 8 of the 69 other time tracking apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
ActivTrak has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per worker / month, billed annually. 5 of them are free or have a free plan.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from ActivTrak
- Free plan · from $7/mo
ManicTime
Automatic time tracker, in the cloud or on your own server
- ManicTime starts at $7 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly). ActivTrak starts at $10 per worker / month, billed annually.
- Only ManicTime lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only ActivTrak lists a web app.
- ManicTime is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $5/mo
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). ActivTrak starts at $10 per worker / month, billed annually.
- Only actiTIME lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only actiTIME lists a browser extension.
- actiTIME is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $8/mo
Chronoid
Automatic, local-first time tracking and invoicing for Mac
- Chronoid starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 ($15 billed monthly). ActivTrak starts at $10 per worker / month, billed annually.
- ActivTrak has a free plan. Chronoid does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Chronoid lists a macOS app.
- Only ActivTrak lists a web app.
- Free plan · from $5.99 one-time
aTimeLogger
One-tap personal time tracker for iPhone, Android and web
- aTimeLogger starts at $5.99 one-time purchase (Standard). ActivTrak starts at $10 per worker / month, billed annually.
- Only aTimeLogger lists iOS, Android and macOS apps.
- aTimeLogger can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- aTimeLogger also covers Pomodoro timer and goals.
- Free trial · from $39 one-time
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. ActivTrak starts at $10 per worker / month, billed annually.
- ActivTrak has a free plan. Timemator does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Timemator lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only ActivTrak lists a web app.
- Free trial · from $39.99/yr
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. ActivTrak starts at $10 per worker / month, billed annually.
- ActivTrak has a free plan. Daily does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Daily lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only ActivTrak lists a web app.
- Free plan · from $4.99 one-time
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). ActivTrak starts at $10 per worker / month, billed annually.
- Only ATracker lists iOS and Android apps.
- ATracker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- ATracker also covers habit tracking and goals.
- Free plan · from $12.99/yr
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). ActivTrak starts at $10 per worker / month, billed annually.
- Only Tim lists a macOS app.
- Only ActivTrak lists a web app.
- Tim can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Common questions
Is there an alternative to ActivTrak that you buy once?
Yes. ManicTime, actiTIME, Chronoid, aTimeLogger, Timemator, Daily, ATracker and Tim can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Can you buy ActivTrak once instead of subscribing?
The ActivTrak listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these time tracking apps are free?
ManicTime, actiTIME, aTimeLogger, ATracker and Tim are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 12, 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 ActivTrak: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.