Alternatives · Time Tracking
Chrometa alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Chrometa alternative for most people is RescueTime (2.8 GPA), second in our ranking of time tracking apps. It's also the best free one.
Chrometa compared with 5 alternatives: Rize, Timely, Memtime, ManicTime and RescueTime.
Chrometa is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19 per user / month, billed monthly ($140 billed yearly). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChrometaThis tool | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Rize | Free trial · from $9.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Timely | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Memtime | Free trial · from $14/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| ManicTime | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| RescueTime | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Chrometa starts at $19 a month for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Timely and RescueTime.
Rize, Memtime and ManicTime start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Chrometa
Rize
Automatic time tracker with focus tools and AI reports
- Rize starts at $9.99 / month, billed annually.
- Rize also lists a browser extension.
- Rize lists no web app and iOS and Android apps, which Chrometa has.
- Rize also covers site & app blocker and focus music.
- Rize does not cover invoicing and reports, which Chrometa does.
Suits: Freelancers and agencies that bill by the hour and dislike manual timers
Timely
Automatic time tracking with AI-drafted timesheets for teams
- Timely starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly).
Suits: Consultancies and agencies that bill by the hour and dislike running timers
Memtime
Automatic desktop time tracker that keeps activity data offline
- Memtime starts at $14 per user / month, billed annually ($12 on a 2-year term).
- Memtime also lists a Linux app.
- Memtime lists no iOS and Android apps, which Chrometa has.
- Memtime also covers tasks.
- Memtime does not cover invoicing, which Chrometa does.
Suits: Lawyers and consultants who bill in short time increments
ManicTime
Automatic time tracker, in the cloud or on your own server
- ManicTime starts at $7 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly).
- ManicTime has a free plan, which Chrometa lacks.
- ManicTime also lists a Linux app.
- ManicTime lists no web app, which Chrometa has.
- ManicTime is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want a record of the day without running timers
RescueTime
Automatic time tracking with distraction blocking and timesheets
- RescueTime starts at $7 per month, billed annually ($84).
- RescueTime has a free plan, which Chrometa lacks.
- RescueTime also lists a browser extension.
- RescueTime also covers site & app blocker and goals.
- RescueTime does not cover invoicing, which Chrometa does.
Suits: People who want to see where computer time goes without running timers
Limits worth knowing in Chrometa
- Standard limits client and workspace tracking and has no screenshots.
- Screenshots start on Plus and API access only on Premium.
- Yearly prices are per user per year and work out well below the monthly rate.
- The homepage mentions the Clio team adding features, so ownership is unclear from the site.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Chrometa?
The alternatives to Chrometa in this directory are Rize, Timely, Memtime, ManicTime and RescueTime. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Chrometa.
Is there a free alternative to Chrometa?
Yes. ManicTime and RescueTime have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Chrometa alternatives work on Linux?
The Chrometa listing does not include a Linux app. Memtime and ManicTime list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.