Alternatives · Time Tracking
Daily alternatives
Daily compared with 6 alternatives: Timing, Timemator, Tyme, Chronoid, Toggl and 1 more.
Daily is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39.99 per year or $7.99 per month; lifetime license $99.99. 2 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| DailyThis tool | Free trial · from $39.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Timing | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS |
| Timemator | Free trial · from $39 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Tyme | Free trial · from $59.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Chronoid | Free trial · from $8/mo | Trial only | macOS |
| Toggl | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Tim | Free plan · from $12.99/yr | Yes | macOS |
How each one differs from Daily
- Free trial · from $9/mo
Timing
Automatic time tracking for Mac with no timers to start
- Timing starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly). Daily starts at $39.99 per year or $7.99 per month; lifetime license $99.99.
- Only Timing lists a web app.
- Only Daily lists an iOS app.
- Daily can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Timing also covers reports.
Suits: Mac users who want time recorded without starting timers
- 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. Daily starts at $39.99 per year or $7.99 per month; lifetime license $99.99.
- Timemator also covers reports.
- Daily also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Freelancers on a Mac who forget to start timers
- Free trial · from $59.99/yr
Tyme
Time tracking for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
- Tyme starts at $59.99 per user / year ($6.99 billed monthly), US App Store. Daily starts at $39.99 per year or $7.99 per month; lifetime license $99.99.
- Daily can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Tyme also covers reports.
- Daily also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Freelancers who work on a Mac, iPhone and Apple Watch
- 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). Daily starts at $39.99 per year or $7.99 per month; lifetime license $99.99.
- Only Daily lists an iOS app.
- Chronoid also covers site & app blocker, Pomodoro timer and invoicing.
- Daily also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Mac freelancers and consultants who bill by the hour
- Free plan · from $9/mo
Toggl
Team time tracker with billing reports and capacity planning
- Toggl starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually. Daily starts at $39.99 per year or $7.99 per month; lifetime license $99.99.
- Toggl has a free plan. Daily does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Toggl lists a web app.
- Only Toggl lists Windows and Android apps.
- Only Toggl lists a browser extension.
Suits: Agencies and consultancies that bill clients by the hour
- 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). Daily starts at $39.99 per year or $7.99 per month; lifetime license $99.99.
- Tim has a free plan. Daily does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Daily lists an iOS app.
- Tim also covers invoicing and reports.
Suits: Mac users who want a timer that lives in the menu bar
Limits worth knowing in Daily
- Tracking happens only on the Mac; the iOS app views and edits timesheets, and the FAQ says there is no Windows app.
- A license is needed to track time. There is no free plan, and the length of the trial is not published.
- Business licenses are priced in euros, excluding VAT, and each one is assigned to a single device.
- The integrations page describes sending billable hours to an invoicing system; invoices are made in that other tool.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Daily?
The alternatives to Daily in this directory are Timing, Timemator, Tyme, Chronoid, Toggl and Tim. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Daily.
Is there a free alternative to Daily?
Yes. Toggl and Tim have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Daily alternatives work on Windows?
The Daily listing does not include a Windows app. Toggl lists one.
Which Daily alternatives work on Android?
The Daily listing does not include an Android app. Toggl lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.