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DeskTime alternatives · Time Tracking

Alternatives to DeskTime with a one-time purchase

The DeskTime 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.

DeskTime is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly). 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 DeskTime

  1. ManicTime

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

    • ManicTime starts at $7 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly). DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
    • ManicTime has a free plan. DeskTime does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only DeskTime lists a web app.
    • ManicTime is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    ManicTime vs DeskTimeManicTime pricing and details

  2. 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). DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
    • actiTIME has a free plan. DeskTime does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only actiTIME lists a browser extension.
    • Only DeskTime lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    actiTIME pricing and details

  3. aTimeLogger

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

    • aTimeLogger starts at $5.99 one-time purchase (Standard). DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
    • aTimeLogger has a free plan. DeskTime does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only DeskTime lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • aTimeLogger can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    aTimeLogger 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. DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
    • Only DeskTime lists a web app.
    • Only DeskTime lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Timemator can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    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. DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
    • Only DeskTime lists a web app.
    • Only DeskTime lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Daily can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Daily pricing and details

  6. Chronoid

    Automatic, local-first time tracking and invoicing for Mac

    • Chronoid starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 ($15 billed monthly). DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
    • Only DeskTime lists a web app.
    • Only DeskTime lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Chronoid can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Chronoid pricing and details

  7. 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). DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
    • ATracker has a free plan. DeskTime does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only DeskTime lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • ATracker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    ATracker pricing and details

  8. 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). DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
    • Tim has a free plan. DeskTime does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only DeskTime lists a web app.
    • Only DeskTime lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    Tim pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to DeskTime that you buy once?

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

Can you buy DeskTime once instead of subscribing?

The DeskTime 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, 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 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 DeskTime: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.