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Alternatives to RescueTime with a one-time purchase

The RescueTime 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.

RescueTime has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per month, billed annually ($84). 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 RescueTime

  1. 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 vs RescueTimeManicTime pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Chronoid vs RescueTimeChronoid pricing and details

  3. aTimeLogger

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

    • aTimeLogger starts at $5.99 one-time purchase (Standard). RescueTime starts at $7 per month, billed annually ($84).
    • Only RescueTime lists a Windows app.
    • Only RescueTime lists a browser extension.
    • aTimeLogger can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    aTimeLogger pricing and details

  4. 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). RescueTime starts at $7 per month, billed annually ($84).
    • Only RescueTime lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • actiTIME is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • actiTIME can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    actiTIME pricing and details

  5. 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). RescueTime starts at $7 per month, billed annually ($84).
    • Only RescueTime lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only RescueTime lists a browser extension.
    • ATracker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    ATracker pricing and details

  6. 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. RescueTime starts at $7 per month, billed annually ($84).
    • RescueTime has a free plan. Timemator does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only RescueTime lists a web app.
    • Only RescueTime lists Windows and Android apps.
    Timemator pricing and details

  7. 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. RescueTime starts at $7 per month, billed annually ($84).
    • RescueTime has a free plan. Daily does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only RescueTime lists a web app.
    • Only RescueTime lists Windows and Android apps.
    Daily 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). RescueTime starts at $7 per month, billed annually ($84).
    • Only RescueTime lists a web app.
    • Only RescueTime lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only RescueTime lists a browser extension.
    Tim pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to RescueTime that you buy once?

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

Can you buy RescueTime once instead of subscribing?

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