Alternatives · Time Tracking
RescueTime alternatives
RescueTime compared with 8 alternatives: Rize, Timing, ActivityWatch, ManicTime, Timely and 3 more.
RescueTime has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per month, billed annually ($84). 3 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| RescueTimeThis tool | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Rize | Free trial · from $9.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Timing | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS |
| ActivityWatch | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, Browser extension |
| ManicTime | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Timely | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Chronoid | Free trial · from $8/mo | Trial only | macOS |
| Memtime | Free trial · from $14/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| WakaTime | Free plan · from $8.25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension |
How each one differs from RescueTime
- Free trial · from $9.99/mo
Rize
Automatic time tracker with focus tools and AI reports
- Rize starts at $9.99 / month, billed annually. RescueTime starts at $7 per month, billed annually ($84).
- RescueTime has a free plan. Rize does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only RescueTime lists a web app.
- Only RescueTime lists iOS and Android apps.
- Rize also covers focus music.
Suits: Freelancers and agencies that bill by the hour and dislike manual timers
- 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). RescueTime starts at $7 per month, billed annually ($84).
- RescueTime has a free plan. Timing does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only RescueTime lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only RescueTime lists a browser extension.
- RescueTime also covers site & app blocker and goals.
Suits: Mac users who want time recorded without starting timers
- Free
ActivityWatch
Free, open-source automatic time tracker that keeps data local
- ActivityWatch is free. RescueTime starts at $7 per month, billed annually ($84).
- Only ActivityWatch lists a Linux app.
- Only RescueTime lists a web app.
- Only RescueTime lists an iOS app.
- ActivityWatch is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want automatic tracking with all data kept on their own device
- Free plan · from $7/mo
ManicTime
Automatic time tracker, in the cloud or on your own server
- ManicTime starts at $7 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly). RescueTime starts at $7 per month, billed annually ($84).
- Only ManicTime lists a Linux app.
- Only RescueTime lists a web app.
- Only RescueTime lists a browser extension.
- ManicTime is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want a record of the day without running timers
- Free trial · from $9/mo
Timely
Automatic time tracking with AI-drafted timesheets for teams
- Timely starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly). RescueTime starts at $7 per month, billed annually ($84).
- RescueTime has a free plan. Timely does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only RescueTime lists a browser extension.
- Timely also covers invoicing.
- RescueTime also covers site & app blocker and goals.
Suits: Consultancies and agencies that bill by the hour and dislike running timers
- 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). RescueTime starts at $7 per month, billed annually ($84).
- RescueTime has a free plan. Chronoid does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only RescueTime lists a web app.
- Only RescueTime lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only RescueTime lists a browser extension.
Suits: Mac freelancers and consultants who bill by the hour
- Free trial · from $14/mo
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). RescueTime starts at $7 per month, billed annually ($84).
- RescueTime has a free plan. Memtime does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Memtime lists a Linux app.
- Only RescueTime lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only RescueTime lists a browser extension.
Suits: Lawyers and consultants who bill in short time increments
- Free plan · from $8.25/mo
WakaTime
Automatic coding time tracking and AI usage analytics
- WakaTime starts at $8.25 per month, billed yearly ($99); $9 billed monthly. RescueTime starts at $7 per month, billed annually ($84).
- Only WakaTime lists a Linux app.
- Only RescueTime lists iOS and Android apps.
- WakaTime also covers invoicing.
- RescueTime also covers site & app blocker.
Suits: Developers who want coding time logged automatically by project and language
Limits worth knowing in RescueTime
- The free Lite plan keeps 2 weeks of history and 1 goal, with no Focus Sessions, alerts or offline time.
- The iOS app is not available on the Lite plan.
- Timesheets, clients, projects and billable rates need Solo+ or Team+.
- The supported systems list covers Windows, macOS, iOS and Android; Linux is not on it.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to RescueTime?
The alternatives to RescueTime in this directory are Rize, Timing, ActivityWatch, ManicTime, Timely, Chronoid, Memtime and WakaTime. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with RescueTime.
Is there a free alternative to RescueTime?
Yes. ActivityWatch is free to use. ManicTime and WakaTime have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which RescueTime alternatives work on Linux?
The RescueTime listing does not include a Linux app. ActivityWatch, ManicTime, Memtime and WakaTime list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to RescueTime?
ActivityWatch is described as open source on its own site.
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.