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Alternatives to Timeero with a one-time purchase

The Timeero listing shows no one-time purchase. 9 of the 98 other time tracking apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Timeero is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). 5 of them are free or have a free plan.

9 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Timeero

  1. ManicTime

    Automatic time tracker, in the cloud or on your own server

    • ManicTime starts at $7 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly). Timeero starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
    • ManicTime has a free plan. Timeero does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ManicTime lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Timeero lists a web app.
  2. 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). Timeero starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
    • actiTIME has a free plan. Timeero does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only actiTIME lists a browser extension.
    • actiTIME is self-hostable, according to its own site.
  3. 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. Timeero starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
    • Only Daily lists a macOS app.
    • Only Timeero lists a web app.
    • Only Timeero lists an Android app.
  4. aTimeLogger

    One-tap personal time tracker for iPhone, Android and web

    • aTimeLogger starts at $5.99 one-time purchase (Standard). Timeero starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
    • aTimeLogger has a free plan. Timeero does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only aTimeLogger lists a macOS app.
    • aTimeLogger can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  5. 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. Timeero starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
    • Only Timemator lists a macOS app.
    • Only Timeero lists a web app.
    • Only Timeero lists an Android app.
  6. Chronoid

    Automatic, local-first time tracking and invoicing for Mac

    • Chronoid starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 ($15 billed monthly). Timeero starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
    • Only Chronoid lists a macOS app.
    • Only Timeero lists a web app.
    • Only Timeero lists iOS and Android apps.
  7. 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). Timeero starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
    • ATracker has a free plan. Timeero does not, though it has a free trial.
    • ATracker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • ATracker also covers habit tracking, goals and reports.
  8. Tim

    Menu bar time tracker for Mac with reports and invoicing

    • Tim starts at $12.99 per year, or $24.99 one-time (Pro, US Mac App Store). Timeero starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
    • Tim has a free plan. Timeero does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tim lists a macOS app.
    • Only Timeero lists a web app.
  9. Qbserve

    Automatic time and productivity tracker for the Mac

    • Only Qbserve lists a macOS app.
    • Only Timeero lists a web app.
    • Only Timeero lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Qbserve can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Timeero that you buy once?

Yes. ManicTime, actiTIME, Daily, aTimeLogger, Timemator, Chronoid, ATracker, Tim and 1 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Timeero once instead of subscribing?

The Timeero listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these time tracking apps are free?

ManicTime, actiTIME, aTimeLogger, ATracker and Tim are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 13, 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 Timeero: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.