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Tim alternatives
Tim compared with 6 alternatives: Timing, Timemator, Daily, Tyme, Chronoid and 1 more.
Tim has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12.99 per year, or $24.99 one-time (Pro, US Mac App Store). 1 of the 6 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TimThis tool | Free plan · from $12.99/yr | Yes | macOS |
| Timing | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS |
| Timemator | Free trial · from $39 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Daily | Free trial · from $39.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Tyme | Free trial · from $59.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Chronoid | Free trial · from $8/mo | Trial only | macOS |
| TimeScribe | Free | Free | macOS, Windows |
How each one differs from Tim
- Free trial · from $9/mo
Timing
Automatic time tracking for Mac with no timers to start
- Timing starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly). Tim starts at $12.99 per year, or $24.99 one-time (Pro, US Mac App Store).
- Tim has a free plan. Timing does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Timing lists a web app.
- Tim can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Tim also covers invoicing and menu bar app.
Suits: Mac users who want time recorded without starting timers
- Free trial · from $39 one-time
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. Tim starts at $12.99 per year, or $24.99 one-time (Pro, US Mac App Store).
- Tim has a free plan. Timemator does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Timemator lists an iOS app.
- Tim also covers invoicing and menu bar app.
Suits: Freelancers on a Mac who forget to start timers
- Free trial · from $39.99/yr
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. Tim starts at $12.99 per year, or $24.99 one-time (Pro, US Mac App Store).
- Tim has a free plan. Daily does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Daily lists an iOS app.
- Tim also covers invoicing and reports.
Suits: Mac users who forget to start and stop timers
- Free trial · from $59.99/yr
Tyme
Time tracking for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
- Tyme starts at $59.99 per user / year ($6.99 billed monthly), US App Store. Tim starts at $12.99 per year, or $24.99 one-time (Pro, US Mac App Store).
- Tim has a free plan. Tyme does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Tyme lists an iOS app.
- Tim can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Tim also covers invoicing and menu bar app.
Suits: Freelancers who work on a Mac, iPhone and Apple Watch
- Free trial · from $8/mo
Chronoid
Automatic, local-first time tracking and invoicing for Mac
- Chronoid starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 ($15 billed monthly). Tim starts at $12.99 per year, or $24.99 one-time (Pro, US Mac App Store).
- Tim has a free plan. Chronoid does not, though it has a free trial.
- Chronoid also covers site & app blocker and Pomodoro timer.
- Tim also covers reports and menu bar app.
Suits: Mac freelancers and consultants who bill by the hour
- Free
TimeScribe
Free, open-source local time tracker for macOS and Windows
- TimeScribe is free. Tim starts at $12.99 per year, or $24.99 one-time (Pro, US Mac App Store).
- Only TimeScribe lists a Windows app.
- TimeScribe is open source, according to its own site.
- Tim can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Tim also covers invoicing.
Suits: Individuals who have to record working hours, breaks and overtime
Limits worth knowing in Tim
- Tim is for Mac only, and the Mac App Store listing says the current version requires macOS 15 or later.
- The free version stops at 3 tasks and 6 tags and shows upgrade prompts.
- Data stays on the device it was recorded on; moving it to another Mac means importing a backup, which needs Pro.
- The website does not state the price of the direct-download Pro version; the listed prices are from the US Mac App Store.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Tim?
The alternatives to Tim in this directory are Timing, Timemator, Daily, Tyme, Chronoid and TimeScribe. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Tim.
Is there a free alternative to Tim?
Yes. TimeScribe is free to use.
Which Tim alternatives work on Windows?
The Tim listing does not include a Windows app. TimeScribe lists one.
Which Tim alternatives work on iOS?
The Tim listing does not include an iOS app. Timemator, Daily and Tyme list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Tim?
TimeScribe is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.