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Open-source alternatives to ManicTime

ManicTime is not described as open source on its own site. 8 of the 69 other time tracking apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

ManicTime has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly). All 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 ManicTime

  1. ActivityWatch

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

    • ActivityWatch is free. ManicTime starts at $7 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly).
    • Only ActivityWatch lists a browser extension.
    • Only ManicTime lists an iOS app.
    • ActivityWatch is open source, according to its own site.
    ActivityWatch vs ManicTimeActivityWatch pricing and details

  2. TimeScribe

    Free, open-source local time tracker for macOS and Windows

    • TimeScribe is free. ManicTime starts at $7 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly).
    • Only ManicTime lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • TimeScribe is open source, according to its own site.
    • ManicTime is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    TimeScribe vs ManicTimeTimeScribe pricing and details

  3. Kimai

    Open-source time tracking with invoicing, self-hosted or cloud

    • Kimai starts at €2.99 per user / month, billed annually (€3.99 billed monthly). ManicTime starts at $7 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly).
    • Only Kimai lists a web app.
    • Only ManicTime lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Kimai is open source, according to its own site.
    Kimai pricing and details

  4. solidtime

    Open-source time tracker for freelancers and teams

    • solidtime starts at €8 per user / month, billed annually; on-premise licenses from €49 / year. ManicTime starts at $7 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly).
    • Only solidtime lists a web app.
    • Only solidtime lists a browser extension.
    • Only ManicTime lists iOS and Android apps.
    solidtime pricing and details

  5. TimeTagger

    Open-source time tracker built on tags and a timeline

    • TimeTagger starts at €3 per month, billed annually (€4 billed monthly). ManicTime starts at $7 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly).
    • Only TimeTagger lists a web app.
    • Only ManicTime lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • TimeTagger is open source, according to its own site.
    TimeTagger pricing and details

  6. Simple Time Tracker

    Free, open-source activity time tracker for Android

    • Simple Time Tracker is free. ManicTime starts at $7 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly).
    • Only ManicTime lists Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Simple Time Tracker is open source, according to its own site.
    • ManicTime is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Simple Time Tracker pricing and details

  7. Timewarrior

    Free, open-source time tracking from the command line

    • Timewarrior is free. ManicTime starts at $7 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly).
    • Only ManicTime lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Timewarrior is open source, according to its own site.
    • ManicTime is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Timewarrior pricing and details

  8. Traggo

    Self-hosted, tag-based time tracking with dashboards

    • Traggo is free. ManicTime starts at $7 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly).
    • Only Traggo lists a web app.
    • Only ManicTime lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Traggo is open source, according to its own site.
    Traggo pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to ManicTime?

Yes. ActivityWatch, TimeScribe, Kimai, solidtime, TimeTagger, Simple Time Tracker, Timewarrior and Traggo are open source, according to their own sites.

Is ManicTime open source?

ManicTime is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 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 ManicTime: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.