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Timelines alternatives
Timelines compared with 5 alternatives: aTimeLogger, ATracker, Toggl, Timing and Simple Time Tracker.
Timelines has a free plan. Paid plans start at $39.99 per year, or $7.99 per month. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TimelinesThis tool | Free plan · from $39.99/yr | Yes | iOS |
| 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 |
| Toggl | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Timing | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS |
| Simple Time Tracker | Free | Free | Android |
How each one differs from Timelines
- 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). Timelines starts at $39.99 per year, or $7.99 per month.
- Only aTimeLogger lists a web app.
- Only aTimeLogger lists Android and macOS apps.
- aTimeLogger can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- aTimeLogger also covers Pomodoro timer.
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). Timelines starts at $39.99 per year, or $7.99 per month.
- Only ATracker lists a web app.
- Only ATracker lists an Android app.
- ATracker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- ATracker also covers habit tracking.
Suits: People logging a whole day across work, study, exercise and leisure
- Free plan · from $9/mo
Toggl
Team time tracker with billing reports and capacity planning
- Toggl starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually. Timelines starts at $39.99 per year, or $7.99 per month.
- Only Toggl lists a web app.
- Only Toggl lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- Only Toggl lists a browser extension.
- Toggl also covers tasks, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Agencies and consultancies that bill clients by the hour
- 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). Timelines starts at $39.99 per year, or $7.99 per month.
- Timelines has a free plan. Timing does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Timing lists a web app.
- Only Timing lists a macOS app.
- Only Timelines lists an iOS app.
Suits: Mac users who want time recorded without starting timers
- Free
Simple Time Tracker
Free, open-source activity time tracker for Android
- Simple Time Tracker is free. Timelines starts at $39.99 per year, or $7.99 per month.
- Only Simple Time Tracker lists an Android app.
- Only Timelines lists an iOS app.
- Simple Time Tracker is open source, according to its own site.
- Simple Time Tracker also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Android users who want a free tracker with no ads and no account
Limits worth knowing in Timelines
- The free version tracks up to 3 categories; sync, goals, the bar chart, subcategories and Apple Health import need Timelines PRO.
- It runs only on Apple devices: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Vision Pro. An Android version is offered only as a waitlist.
- There is no native Mac app; the press kit says the app can be used on Macs with Apple silicon and that a native one is planned.
- It is built as a personal tracker, and the vendor's pages describe no team accounts or invoicing.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Timelines?
The alternatives to Timelines in this directory are aTimeLogger, ATracker, Toggl, Timing and Simple Time Tracker. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Timelines.
Is there a free alternative to Timelines?
Yes. Simple Time Tracker is free to use. aTimeLogger, ATracker and Toggl have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Timelines alternatives work on Windows?
The Timelines listing does not include a Windows app. Toggl lists one.
Which Timelines alternatives work on macOS?
The Timelines listing does not include a macOS app. aTimeLogger, Toggl and Timing list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Timelines?
Simple Time Tracker 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 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.