TMetric alternatives · Time Tracking
Alternatives to TMetric with a one-time purchase
The TMetric 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.
TMetric has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.83 per seat / month, billed annually ($7 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 TMetric
- 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). TMetric starts at $5.83 per seat / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
- Only TMetric lists a web app.
- Only TMetric lists a browser extension.
- ManicTime is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $5/mo
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). TMetric starts at $5.83 per seat / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
- Only TMetric lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- actiTIME is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- actiTIME can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $5.99 one-time
aTimeLogger
One-tap personal time tracker for iPhone, Android and web
- aTimeLogger starts at $5.99 one-time purchase (Standard). TMetric starts at $5.83 per seat / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
- Only TMetric lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only TMetric lists a browser extension.
- aTimeLogger can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 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). TMetric starts at $5.83 per seat / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
- Only TMetric lists a web app.
- Only TMetric lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only TMetric lists a browser extension.
- 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. TMetric starts at $5.83 per seat / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
- TMetric has a free plan. Timemator does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TMetric lists a web app.
- Only TMetric lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- 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. TMetric starts at $5.83 per seat / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
- TMetric has a free plan. Daily does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TMetric lists a web app.
- Only TMetric lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- 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). TMetric starts at $5.83 per seat / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
- TMetric has a free plan. Chronoid does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TMetric lists a web app.
- Only TMetric lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Free plan · from $4.99 one-time
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). TMetric starts at $5.83 per seat / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
- Only TMetric lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only TMetric lists a browser extension.
- ATracker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Common questions
Is there an alternative to TMetric that you buy once?
Yes. ManicTime, actiTIME, aTimeLogger, Tim, Timemator, Daily, Chronoid and ATracker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Can you buy TMetric once instead of subscribing?
The TMetric 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 TMetric: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.