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Alternatives to Timing with a one-time purchase

The Timing listing shows no one-time purchase. 8 of the 42 other time tracking apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Timing is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9 per month, billed annually ($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 Timing

  1. 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.
    Timemator vs TimingTimemator pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Chronoid vs TimingChronoid pricing and details

  3. 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 vs TimingDaily pricing and details

  4. 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 vs TimingManicTime 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). 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 vs TimingTim pricing and details

  6. 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). Timing starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
    • actiTIME has a free plan. Timing does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only actiTIME lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only actiTIME lists a browser extension.
    actiTIME pricing and details

  7. aTimeLogger

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

    • aTimeLogger starts at $5.99 one-time purchase (Standard). Timing starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
    • aTimeLogger has a free plan. Timing does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only aTimeLogger lists iOS and Android apps.
    • aTimeLogger can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    aTimeLogger 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). Timing starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly).
    • ATracker has a free plan. Timing does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ATracker lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Timing lists a macOS app.
    ATracker pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Timing that you buy once?

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

Can you buy Timing once instead of subscribing?

The Timing 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, Tim, actiTIME, aTimeLogger 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 Timing: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.