Alternatives · Time Tracking
Timing alternatives
Timing compared with 12 alternatives: Rize, Timemator, Chronoid, RescueTime, Tyme and 7 more.
Timing is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9 per month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly). 6 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 6 more offer a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TimingThis tool | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS |
| Rize | Free trial · from $9.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Timemator | Free trial · from $39 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Chronoid | Free trial · from $8/mo | Trial only | macOS |
| RescueTime | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Tyme | Free trial · from $59.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| ActivityWatch | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, Browser extension |
| Clockk | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Daily | Free trial · from $39.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| ManicTime | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Memtime | Free trial · from $14/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Tim | Free plan · from $12.99/yr | Yes | macOS |
| Timelines | Free plan · from $39.99/yr | Yes | iOS |
How each one differs from Timing
- Free trial · from $9.99/mo
Rize
Automatic time tracker with focus tools and AI reports
- Rize starts at $9.99 / month, billed annually. Timing starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
- Only Rize lists a Windows app.
- Only Rize lists a browser extension.
- Only Timing lists a web app.
- 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 $39 one-time
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. Timing starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
- Only Timemator lists an iOS app.
- Only Timing lists a web app.
- Timemator can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Freelancers on a Mac who forget to start timers
- Free trial · from $8/mo
Chronoid
Automatic, local-first time tracking and invoicing for Mac
- Chronoid starts at $8 per month, billed yearly at $96 ($15 billed monthly). Timing starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
- Only Timing lists a web app.
- Chronoid can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Chronoid also covers site & app blocker, Pomodoro timer and invoicing.
- Timing also covers reports.
Suits: Mac freelancers and consultants who bill by the hour
- Free plan · from $7/mo
RescueTime
Automatic time tracking with distraction blocking and timesheets
- RescueTime starts at $7 per month, billed annually ($84). Timing starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
- RescueTime has a free plan. Timing does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only RescueTime lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only RescueTime lists a browser extension.
- RescueTime also covers site & app blocker and goals.
Suits: People who want to see where computer time goes without running timers
- Free trial · from $59.99/yr
Tyme
Time tracking for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
- Tyme starts at $59.99 per user / year ($6.99 billed monthly), US App Store. Timing starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
- Only Tyme lists an iOS app.
- Only Timing lists a web app.
Suits: Freelancers who work on a Mac, iPhone and Apple Watch
- Free
ActivityWatch
Free, open-source automatic time tracker that keeps data local
- ActivityWatch is free. Timing starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
- ActivityWatch has a free plan. Timing does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ActivityWatch lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only ActivityWatch lists a browser extension.
- Only Timing lists a web app.
Suits: People who want automatic tracking with all data kept on their own device
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Clockk
Automatic time tracking that groups your workday by project
- Clockk starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually. Timing starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
- Clockk has a free plan. Timing does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Clockk lists a Windows app.
- Only Clockk lists a browser extension.
Suits: Freelancers and agencies that bill hours to several clients in a day
- Free trial · from $39.99/yr
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. Timing starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
- Only Daily lists an iOS app.
- Only Timing lists a web app.
- Daily can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Daily also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Mac users who forget to start and stop timers
- Free plan · from $7/mo
ManicTime
Automatic time tracker, in the cloud or on your own server
- ManicTime starts at $7 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly). Timing starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
- ManicTime has a free plan. Timing does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ManicTime lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Timing lists a web app.
- ManicTime is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want a record of the day without running timers
- 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). Timing starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
- Only Memtime lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Memtime also covers tasks.
Suits: Lawyers and consultants who bill in short time increments
- Free plan · from $12.99/yr
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). Timing starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
- Tim has a free plan. Timing does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Timing lists a web app.
- Tim can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Tim also covers invoicing and menu bar app.
Suits: Mac users who want a timer that lives in the menu bar
- Free plan · from $39.99/yr
Timelines
Visual time tracking for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
- Timelines starts at $39.99 per year, or $7.99 per month. Timing starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
- Timelines has a free plan. Timing does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Timelines lists an iOS app.
- Only Timing lists a web app.
- Only Timing lists a macOS app.
Suits: People who want to see a day or week as colored blocks on a timeline
Limits worth knowing in Timing
- The tracker runs only on macOS; phones and other computers are limited to the web app.
- There is no free plan: a subscription is needed after the 30-day trial.
- Each seat covers a set number of personal Macs: 1 on Professional, 2 on Expert and 3 on Connect.
- Team features, the Web API, Zapier and MCP integration are limited to the Connect plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Timing?
The alternatives to Timing in this directory are Rize, Timemator, Chronoid, RescueTime, Tyme, ActivityWatch, Clockk, Daily, ManicTime, Memtime, Tim and Timelines. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Timing.
Is there a free alternative to Timing?
Yes. ActivityWatch is free to use. RescueTime, Clockk, ManicTime, Tim and Timelines have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Timing alternatives work on Windows?
The Timing listing does not include a Windows app. Rize, RescueTime, ActivityWatch, Clockk, ManicTime and Memtime list one.
Which Timing alternatives work on Linux?
The Timing listing does not include a Linux app. ActivityWatch, ManicTime and Memtime list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Timing?
ActivityWatch 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.