Alternatives · Time Tracking
Timely alternatives
Timely compared with 7 alternatives: Memtime, Toggl, Harvest, Rize, Timing and 2 more.
Timely is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly). 4 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TimelyThis tool | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Memtime | Free trial · from $14/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Toggl | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Harvest | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Rize | Free trial · from $9.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Timing | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS |
| Clockk | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| RescueTime | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Timely
- Free trial · from $14/mo
Memtime
Automatic desktop time tracker that keeps activity data offline
- Memtime starts at $14 per user / month, billed annually ($12 on a 2-year term). Timely starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly).
- Only Memtime lists a Linux app.
- Only Timely lists iOS and Android apps.
- Memtime also covers tasks.
- Timely also covers invoicing.
Suits: Lawyers and consultants who bill in short time increments
- Free plan · from $9/mo
Toggl
Team time tracker with billing reports and capacity planning
- Toggl starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually. Timely starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly).
- Toggl has a free plan. Timely does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Toggl lists a browser extension.
- Toggl also covers tasks, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and Pomodoro timer.
- Timely also covers invoicing and reports.
Suits: Agencies and consultancies that bill clients by the hour
- Free plan · from $9/mo
Harvest
Time tracking that turns logged hours into client invoices
- Harvest starts at $9 per seat / month, billed annually ($108 per seat). Timely starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly).
- Harvest has a free plan. Timely does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Harvest lists a browser extension.
Suits: Agencies and consultancies that bill clients for tracked hours
- Free trial · from $9.99/mo
Rize
Automatic time tracker with focus tools and AI reports
- Rize starts at $9.99 / month, billed annually. Timely starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly).
- Only Rize lists a browser extension.
- Only Timely lists a web app.
- Only Timely lists iOS and Android apps.
- Rize also covers site & app blocker and focus music.
Suits: Freelancers and agencies that bill by the hour and dislike manual timers
- 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). Timely starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly).
- Only Timely lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Timely also covers invoicing.
Suits: Mac users who want time recorded without starting timers
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Clockk
Automatic time tracking that groups your workday by project
- Clockk starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually. Timely starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly).
- Clockk has a free plan. Timely does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Clockk lists a browser extension.
- Only Timely lists iOS and Android apps.
- Timely also covers invoicing.
Suits: Freelancers and agencies that bill hours to several clients in a day
- Free plan · from $7/mo
RescueTime
Automatic time tracking with distraction blocking and timesheets
- RescueTime starts at $7 per month, billed annually ($84). Timely starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly).
- RescueTime has a free plan. Timely does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only RescueTime lists a browser extension.
- RescueTime also covers site & app blocker and goals.
- Timely also covers invoicing.
Suits: People who want to see where computer time goes without running timers
Limits worth knowing in Timely
- There is no free plan: a subscription is needed once the 14-day trial ends.
- Starter is capped at 5 users and 20 projects, and Premium at 50 users.
- Timely's handbook says the iOS and Android apps remain available but are no longer actively developed.
- Memory apps are offered for macOS 14 or later and Windows 10 or later; no Linux app is listed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Timely?
The alternatives to Timely in this directory are Memtime, Toggl, Harvest, Rize, Timing, Clockk and RescueTime. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Timely.
Is there a free alternative to Timely?
Yes. Toggl, Harvest, Clockk and RescueTime have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Timely alternatives work on Linux?
The Timely listing does not include a Linux app. Memtime lists 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.