Alternatives · Time Tracking
Ruddr alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Ruddr alternative is Harvest (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free forever for 1 seat and 2 projects."
Ruddr compared with 5 alternatives: Harvest, BigTime, Replicon, ClickTime and Costlocker.
Ruddr is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $14 per billable user / month, billed annually ($17 billed monthly). 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| RuddrThis tool | Free trial · from $14/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS |
| Harvest | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| BigTime | From $20/mo | No | Web |
| Replicon | Paid | No | Web |
| ClickTime | From $12/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Costlocker | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS |
Price against what you get
Ruddr starts at $14 a month for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Harvest.
ClickTime and Costlocker start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Ruddr
Harvest
Time tracking that turns logged hours into client invoices
- Harvest starts at $9 per seat / month, billed annually ($108 per seat).
- Harvest has a free plan, which Ruddr lacks.
- Harvest also lists Windows, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Harvest does not cover expense tracking and dashboards, which Ruddr does.
Suits: Agencies and consultancies that bill clients for tracked hours
BigTime
Professional services platform with time, billing and projects
- BigTime starts at $20 per user / month, billing basis not stated.
- BigTime lists no macOS app, which Ruddr has.
- BigTime also covers quotes and estimates.
- BigTime does not cover dashboards, which Ruddr does.
Suits: Consulting, accounting and other firms that bill clients by the hour
Replicon
Time tracking and labor compliance for project-based firms
- Replicon lists no macOS app, which Ruddr has.
- Replicon also covers time clock and time off.
- Replicon does not cover invoicing and dashboards, which Ruddr does.
Suits: Professional services and consulting firms billing clients by project
ClickTime
Timesheets and labor cost tracking for finance and project teams
- ClickTime starts at $12 per user / month (starting price; billing basis not shown).
- ClickTime also lists iOS and Android apps.
- ClickTime lists no macOS app, which Ruddr has.
- ClickTime also covers time off.
- ClickTime does not cover invoicing, which Ruddr does.
Suits: Finance teams allocating labor cost and R&D tax credit hours
Costlocker
Time and cost tracking that shows profit per project for agencies
- Costlocker starts at $12 per active user / month, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly).
- Costlocker also lists Windows and iOS apps.
- Costlocker does not cover invoicing, expense tracking and dashboards, which Ruddr does.
Suits: Agencies that bill clients by the hour and want profit per project
Limits worth knowing in Ruddr
- Non-billable members are free only while at least 50% of workspace members are billable; below that, you pay for half the members.
- Resource allocations, multicurrency, revenue recognition and sales pipeline need the Pro plan.
- The pricing FAQ says it does not provide refunds, only prorated credit when billable members are removed.
- After 24 locked months, increases can occur once per 24-month period and be no more than 10%, per its pricing FAQ.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Ruddr?
The alternatives to Ruddr in this directory are Harvest, BigTime, Replicon, ClickTime and Costlocker. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Ruddr.
Is there a free alternative to Ruddr?
Yes. Harvest has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Ruddr alternatives work on Windows?
The Ruddr listing does not include a Windows app. Harvest and Costlocker list one.
Which Ruddr alternatives work on Android?
The Ruddr listing does not include an Android app. Harvest and ClickTime list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.