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Alternatives to QuickBooks Time with a one-time purchase

The QuickBooks Time listing shows no one-time purchase. 8 of the 69 other time tracking apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

QuickBooks Time is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month. 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 QuickBooks Time

  1. ManicTime

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

    • ManicTime starts at $7 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly). QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
    • ManicTime has a free plan. QuickBooks Time does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ManicTime lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only QuickBooks Time lists a web app.
    ManicTime 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). QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
    • actiTIME has a free plan. QuickBooks Time does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only actiTIME lists a browser extension.
    • actiTIME is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    actiTIME pricing and details

  3. 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). QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
    • Tim has a free plan. QuickBooks Time does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tim lists a macOS app.
    • Only QuickBooks Time lists a web app.
    Tim 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. QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
    • Only Timemator lists a macOS app.
    • Only QuickBooks Time lists a web app.
    • Only QuickBooks Time lists an Android app.
    Timemator pricing and details

  5. Chronoid

    Automatic, local-first time tracking and invoicing for Mac

    • Chronoid starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 ($15 billed monthly). QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
    • Only Chronoid lists a macOS app.
    • Only QuickBooks Time lists a web app.
    • Only QuickBooks Time lists iOS and Android apps.
    Chronoid pricing and details

  6. aTimeLogger

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

    • aTimeLogger starts at $5.99 one-time purchase (Standard). QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
    • aTimeLogger has a free plan. QuickBooks Time does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only aTimeLogger lists a macOS app.
    • aTimeLogger can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    aTimeLogger 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). QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
    • ATracker has a free plan. QuickBooks Time does not, though it has a free trial.
    • ATracker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • ATracker also covers habit tracking and goals.
    ATracker pricing and details

  8. 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. QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
    • Only Daily lists a macOS app.
    • Only QuickBooks Time lists a web app.
    • Only QuickBooks Time lists an Android app.
    Daily pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to QuickBooks Time that you buy once?

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

Can you buy QuickBooks Time once instead of subscribing?

The QuickBooks Time 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, Tim, aTimeLogger and ATracker 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 QuickBooks Time: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.