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Timewarrior alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Timewarrior alternative for most people is ActivityWatch (3.0 GPA), third in our ranking of time tracking apps. It's also the best free one.

Timewarrior compared with 5 alternatives: ActivityWatch, Traggo, Kimai, TimeTagger and solidtime.

Timewarrior is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
TimewarriorThis toolFreeFreemacOS, Linux
ActivityWatchFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, Android, Browser extension
TraggoFreeFreeWeb
KimaiFree plan · from €2.99/moYesWeb
TimeTaggerFree plan · from €3/moYesWeb
solidtimeFree plan · from €8/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension

Price against what you get

Timewarrior has no paid plan and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

ActivityWatch, Kimai, TimeTagger and solidtime score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessTimewarriorActivityWatchTraggoKimaiTimeTaggersolidtime

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of time tracking apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Timewarrior

  1. ActivityWatch

    Free, open-source automatic time tracker that keeps data local

    • ActivityWatch is free.
    • ActivityWatch also lists Windows and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • ActivityWatch does not cover reports, which Timewarrior does.

    Suits: People who want automatic tracking with all data kept on their own device

    ActivityWatch vs TimewarriorActivityWatch pricing and details

  2. Traggo

    Self-hosted, tag-based time tracking with dashboards

    • Traggo is free.
    • Traggo also lists a web app.
    • Traggo lists no Linux and macOS apps, which Timewarrior has.
    • Traggo is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Traggo also covers calendar and dashboards.

    Suits: People who want to keep time data on their own server

    Traggo vs TimewarriorTraggo pricing and details

  3. Kimai

    Open-source time tracking with invoicing, self-hosted or cloud

    • Kimai starts at €2.99 per user / month, billed annually (€3.99 billed monthly).
    • Kimai also lists a web app.
    • Kimai lists no Linux and macOS apps, which Timewarrior has.
    • Kimai is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Kimai also covers invoicing.

    Suits: Teams that want to host their own time tracking data

    Kimai vs TimewarriorKimai pricing and details

  4. TimeTagger

    Open-source time tracker built on tags and a timeline

    • TimeTagger starts at €3 per month, billed annually (€4 billed monthly).
    • TimeTagger also lists a web app.
    • TimeTagger lists no Linux and macOS apps, which Timewarrior has.
    • TimeTagger is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • TimeTagger also covers Pomodoro timer.

    Suits: Freelancers who want a low-cost tracker and PDF reports for clients

    TimeTagger vs TimewarriorTimeTagger pricing and details

  5. solidtime

    Open-source time tracker for freelancers and teams

    • solidtime starts at €8 per user / month, billed annually; on-premise licenses from €49 / year.
    • solidtime also lists a web app, a Windows app and a browser extension.
    • solidtime is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • solidtime also covers invoicing.

    Suits: Freelancers who want a free tracker for one user

    solidtime vs Timewarriorsolidtime pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Timewarrior

  • It is a command-line tool with no graphical interface.
  • The install page lists packages for Linux distributions and macOS only; no Windows package is listed.
  • Distribution packages are made by community maintainers, not the project.
  • There is no team or syncing feature described on the site.
Timewarrior pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Timewarrior?

The alternatives to Timewarrior in this directory are ActivityWatch, Traggo, Kimai, TimeTagger and solidtime. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Timewarrior.

Is there a free alternative to Timewarrior?

Yes. ActivityWatch and Traggo are free to use. Kimai, TimeTagger and solidtime have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Timewarrior alternatives work on Windows?

The Timewarrior listing does not include a Windows app. ActivityWatch and solidtime list one.

Which Timewarrior alternatives work on Android?

The Timewarrior listing does not include an Android app. ActivityWatch lists one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.