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Alternatives to TimeTac with a one-time purchase

The TimeTac 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.

TimeTac is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $5 per user / month, billed yearly ($6 billed monthly), plus a base fee. 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 TimeTac

  1. ManicTime

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

    • ManicTime starts at $7 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly). TimeTac starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly ($6 billed monthly), plus a base fee.
    • ManicTime has a free plan. TimeTac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ManicTime lists a Linux app.
    • Only TimeTac 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). TimeTac starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly ($6 billed monthly), plus a base fee.
    • actiTIME has a free plan. TimeTac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only actiTIME lists a browser extension.
    • Only TimeTac lists macOS and Windows apps.
    actiTIME pricing and details

  3. aTimeLogger

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

    • aTimeLogger starts at $5.99 one-time purchase (Standard). TimeTac starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly ($6 billed monthly), plus a base fee.
    • aTimeLogger has a free plan. TimeTac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TimeTac lists a Windows app.
    • aTimeLogger can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    aTimeLogger pricing and details

  4. 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. TimeTac starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly ($6 billed monthly), plus a base fee.
    • Only TimeTac lists a web app.
    • Only TimeTac lists Android and Windows apps.
    • Timemator can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Timemator pricing and details

  5. 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. TimeTac starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly ($6 billed monthly), plus a base fee.
    • Only TimeTac lists a web app.
    • Only TimeTac lists Android and Windows apps.
    • Daily can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Daily pricing and details

  6. Chronoid

    Automatic, local-first time tracking and invoicing for Mac

    • Chronoid starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 ($15 billed monthly). TimeTac starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly ($6 billed monthly), plus a base fee.
    • Only TimeTac lists a web app.
    • Only TimeTac lists iOS, Android and Windows apps.
    • Chronoid can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Chronoid pricing and details

  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). TimeTac starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly ($6 billed monthly), plus a base fee.
    • ATracker has a free plan. TimeTac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TimeTac lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • ATracker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    ATracker pricing and details

  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). TimeTac starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly ($6 billed monthly), plus a base fee.
    • Tim has a free plan. TimeTac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TimeTac lists a web app.
    • Only TimeTac lists iOS, Android and Windows apps.
    Tim pricing and details

  9. Qbserve

    Automatic time and productivity tracker for the Mac

    • Only TimeTac lists a web app.
    • Only TimeTac lists iOS, Android and Windows apps.
    • Qbserve can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Qbserve also covers invoicing and menu bar app.
    Qbserve pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to TimeTac that you buy once?

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

Can you buy TimeTac once instead of subscribing?

The TimeTac listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Nov 13, 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 TimeTac: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.