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Simple Time Tracker alternatives
Simple Time Tracker compared with 5 alternatives: aTimeLogger, ATracker, Timelines, Toggl and ActivityWatch.
Simple Time Tracker is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Time TrackerThis tool | Free | Free | Android |
| aTimeLogger | Free plan · from $5.99 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| ATracker | Free plan · from $4.99 one-time | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Timelines | Free plan · from $39.99/yr | Yes | iOS |
| Toggl | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| ActivityWatch | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Simple Time Tracker
- Free plan · from $5.99 one-time
aTimeLogger
One-tap personal time tracker for iPhone, Android and web
- aTimeLogger starts at $5.99 one-time purchase (Standard). Simple Time Tracker is free.
- Only aTimeLogger lists a web app.
- Only aTimeLogger lists iOS and macOS apps.
- aTimeLogger can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Simple Time Tracker is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want to log how they spend the whole day, not only work hours
- Free plan · from $4.99 one-time
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). Simple Time Tracker is free.
- Only ATracker lists a web app.
- Only ATracker lists an iOS app.
- ATracker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Simple Time Tracker is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: People logging a whole day across work, study, exercise and leisure
- Free plan · from $39.99/yr
Timelines
Visual time tracking for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
- Timelines starts at $39.99 per year, or $7.99 per month. Simple Time Tracker is free.
- Only Timelines lists an iOS app.
- Only Simple Time Tracker lists an Android app.
- Simple Time Tracker is open source, according to its own site.
- Timelines also covers reports.
Suits: People who want to see a day or week as colored blocks on a timeline
- Free plan · from $9/mo
Toggl
Team time tracker with billing reports and capacity planning
- Toggl starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually. Simple Time Tracker is free.
- Only Toggl lists a web app.
- Only Toggl lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Only Toggl lists a browser extension.
- Simple Time Tracker is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Agencies and consultancies that bill clients by the hour
- Free
ActivityWatch
Free, open-source automatic time tracker that keeps data local
- ActivityWatch is free. Simple Time Tracker is free.
- Only ActivityWatch lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only ActivityWatch lists a browser extension.
- Simple Time Tracker also covers Pomodoro timer and goals.
Suits: People who want automatic tracking with all data kept on their own device
Limits worth knowing in Simple Time Tracker
- It is an Android app with a Wear OS companion; the project lists no iPhone, desktop or web version.
- Data stays on the phone with no account, so carrying it to another device relies on backup and restore.
- The F-Droid build has no Wear OS support; the watch app needs the Google Play version.
- It is a personal tracker by a single developer, and the listing describes no team, client or invoicing features.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Simple Time Tracker?
The alternatives to Simple Time Tracker in this directory are aTimeLogger, ATracker, Timelines, Toggl and ActivityWatch. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Simple Time Tracker.
Is there a free alternative to Simple Time Tracker?
Yes. ActivityWatch is free to use. aTimeLogger, ATracker, Timelines and Toggl have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Simple Time Tracker alternatives work on Windows?
The Simple Time Tracker listing does not include a Windows app. Toggl and ActivityWatch list one.
Which Simple Time Tracker alternatives work on macOS?
The Simple Time Tracker listing does not include a macOS app. aTimeLogger, Toggl and ActivityWatch list one.
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.