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Alternatives to Timely with a one-time purchase

The Timely listing shows no one-time purchase. 8 of the 69 other time tracking apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Timely is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly). 5 of them are free or have a free plan.

8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Timely

  1. ManicTime

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

    • ManicTime starts at $7 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly). Timely starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly).
    • ManicTime has a free plan. Timely does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ManicTime lists a Linux app.
    • Only Timely lists a web app.
    ManicTime pricing and details

  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). Timely starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly).
    • actiTIME has a free plan. Timely does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only actiTIME lists a browser extension.
    • Only Timely lists macOS and Windows apps.
    actiTIME pricing and details

  3. Chronoid

    Automatic, local-first time tracking and invoicing for Mac

    • Chronoid starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 ($15 billed monthly). Timely starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly).
    • Only Timely lists a web app.
    • Only Timely lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Chronoid can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Chronoid pricing and details

  4. aTimeLogger

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

    • aTimeLogger starts at $5.99 one-time purchase (Standard). Timely starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly).
    • aTimeLogger has a free plan. Timely does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Timely lists a Windows app.
    • aTimeLogger can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    aTimeLogger pricing and details

  5. 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). Timely starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly).
    • Tim has a free plan. Timely does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Timely lists a web app.
    • Only Timely lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    Tim pricing and details

  6. 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. Timely starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly).
    • Only Timely lists a web app.
    • Only Timely lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Timemator can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Timemator pricing and details

  7. 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. Timely starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly).
    • Only Timely lists a web app.
    • Only Timely lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Daily can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Daily pricing and details

  8. 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). Timely starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly).
    • ATracker has a free plan. Timely does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Timely lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • ATracker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    ATracker pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Timely that you buy once?

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

Can you buy Timely once instead of subscribing?

The Timely listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these time tracking apps are free?

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

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 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 Timely: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.