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Dayflow alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Dayflow alternative for most people is RescueTime (2.8 GPA), second in our ranking of time tracking apps. The best free one is ActivityWatch (3.0 GPA).

Dayflow compared with 5 alternatives: Rize, RescueTime, Timing, Memtime and ActivityWatch.

Dayflow has a free plan. Paid plans start at $20 per month, billed monthly. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
DayflowThis toolFree plan · from $20/moYesmacOS
RizeFree trial · from $9.99/moTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Browser extension
RescueTimeFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
TimingFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS
MemtimeFree trial · from $14/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
ActivityWatchFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, Android, Browser extension

Price against what you get

Dayflow starts at $20 a month and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 5 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Rize, RescueTime, Timing, Memtime and ActivityWatch.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessDayflowRizeRescueTimeTimingMemtimeActivityWatch

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of time tracking apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Dayflow

  1. Rize

    Automatic time tracker with focus tools and AI reports

    • Rize starts at $9.99 / month, billed annually.
    • Rize has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Dayflow.
    • Rize also lists a Windows app and a browser extension.
    • Rize also covers site & app blocker and focus music.
    • Rize does not cover screen recording and menu bar app, which Dayflow does.

    Suits: Freelancers and agencies that bill by the hour and dislike manual timers

    Rize vs DayflowRize pricing and details

  2. RescueTime

    Automatic time tracking with distraction blocking and timesheets

    • RescueTime starts at $7 per month, billed annually ($84).
    • RescueTime also lists a web app, Windows, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • RescueTime also covers site & app blocker, goals and reports.
    • RescueTime does not cover screen recording and menu bar app, which Dayflow does.

    Suits: People who want to see where computer time goes without running timers

    RescueTime vs DayflowRescueTime pricing and details

  3. Timing

    Automatic time tracking for Mac with no timers to start

    • Timing starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
    • Timing has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Dayflow.
    • Timing also lists a web app.
    • Timing also covers reports.
    • Timing does not cover screen recording and menu bar app, which Dayflow does.

    Suits: Mac users who want time recorded without starting timers

    Timing vs DayflowTiming pricing and details

  4. 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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Dayflow.
    • Memtime also lists a web app and Windows and Linux apps.
    • Memtime also covers tasks and reports.
    • Memtime does not cover screen recording and menu bar app, which Dayflow does.

    Suits: Lawyers and consultants who bill in short time increments

    Memtime vs DayflowMemtime pricing and details

  5. ActivityWatch

    Free, open-source automatic time tracker that keeps data local

    • ActivityWatch is free.
    • ActivityWatch also lists Windows, Linux and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • ActivityWatch does not cover screen recording and menu bar app, which Dayflow does.

    Suits: People who want automatic tracking with all data kept on their own device

    ActivityWatch vs DayflowActivityWatch pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Dayflow

  • It runs on macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later only; a Windows version is on a waitlist.
  • It works from screen recordings, so it fits individual self-tracking more than client billing or team timesheets.
  • With your own API key or Pro, selected screenshots are sent to a cloud AI provider for analysis.
  • The pricing page says to check the current annual offer inside the app; no annual price is shown on the page.
Dayflow pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Dayflow?

The alternatives to Dayflow in this directory are Rize, RescueTime, Timing, Memtime and ActivityWatch. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Dayflow.

Is there a free alternative to Dayflow?

Yes. ActivityWatch is free to use. RescueTime has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Dayflow alternatives work on Windows?

The Dayflow listing does not include a Windows app. Rize, RescueTime, Memtime and ActivityWatch list one.

Which Dayflow alternatives work on Linux?

The Dayflow listing does not include a Linux app. Memtime and ActivityWatch list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.