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Open-source alternatives to RescueTime

RescueTime is not described as open source on its own site. 6 of the 42 other time tracking apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

RescueTime has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per month, billed annually ($84). All of them are free or have a free plan.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from RescueTime

  1. 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 vs RescueTimeActivityWatch pricing and details

  2. 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). RescueTime starts at $7 per month, billed annually ($84).
    • Only RescueTime lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only RescueTime lists a browser extension.
    • Kimai is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Kimai pricing and details

  3. solidtime

    Open-source time tracker for freelancers and teams

    • solidtime starts at €8 per user / month, billed annually; on-premise licenses from €49 / year. RescueTime starts at $7 per month, billed annually ($84).
    • Only solidtime lists a Linux app.
    • Only RescueTime lists iOS and Android apps.
    • solidtime is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    solidtime pricing and details

  4. TimeTagger

    Open-source time tracker built on tags and a timeline

    • TimeTagger starts at €3 per month, billed annually (€4 billed monthly). RescueTime starts at $7 per month, billed annually ($84).
    • Only RescueTime lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only RescueTime lists a browser extension.
    • TimeTagger is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    TimeTagger pricing and details

  5. TimeScribe

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

    • TimeScribe is free. RescueTime starts at $7 per month, billed annually ($84).
    • Only RescueTime lists a web app.
    • Only RescueTime lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only RescueTime lists a browser extension.
    TimeScribe pricing and details

  6. Simple Time Tracker

    Free, open-source activity time tracker for Android

    • Simple Time Tracker is free. RescueTime starts at $7 per month, billed annually ($84).
    • Only RescueTime lists a web app.
    • Only RescueTime lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only RescueTime lists a browser extension.
    Simple Time Tracker pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to RescueTime?

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

Is RescueTime open source?

RescueTime is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 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 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.