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Self-hosted alternatives to RescueTime

The RescueTime listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 6 of the 42 other time tracking apps in this directory can be self-hosted, 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. 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. TimeCamp

    Time tracking with attendance, billing and a free plan for any team

    • TimeCamp starts at $3.99 per user / month, billed annually ($5.49 month-to-month). RescueTime starts at $7 per month, billed annually ($84).
    • Only TimeCamp lists a Linux app.
    • TimeCamp is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • TimeCamp also covers invoicing.
    TimeCamp 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). 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

  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. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to RescueTime?

Yes. ManicTime, TimeCamp, Kimai, solidtime, actiTIME and TimeTagger can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can RescueTime be self-hosted?

The RescueTime listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 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.