Alternatives · Time Tracking
Tyme alternatives
Tyme compared with 7 alternatives: Timing, Timemator, Daily, Toggl, Harvest and 2 more.
Tyme is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $59.99 per user / year ($6.99 billed monthly), US App Store. 4 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TymeThis tool | Free trial · from $59.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Timing | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS |
| Timemator | Free trial · from $39 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Daily | Free trial · from $39.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Toggl | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Harvest | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Tim | Free plan · from $12.99/yr | Yes | macOS |
| timeBuzzer | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Tyme
- Free trial · from $9/mo
Timing
Automatic time tracking for Mac with no timers to start
- Timing starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($11 billed monthly). Tyme starts at $59.99 per user / year ($6.99 billed monthly), US App Store.
- Only Timing lists a web app.
- Only Tyme lists an iOS app.
Suits: Mac users who want time recorded without starting 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. Tyme starts at $59.99 per user / year ($6.99 billed monthly), US App Store.
- Timemator can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Freelancers on a Mac who forget to start timers
- 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. Tyme starts at $59.99 per user / year ($6.99 billed monthly), US App Store.
- Daily can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Daily also covers menu bar app.
- Tyme also covers reports.
Suits: Mac users who forget to start and stop timers
- Free plan · from $9/mo
Toggl
Team time tracker with billing reports and capacity planning
- Toggl starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually. Tyme starts at $59.99 per user / year ($6.99 billed monthly), US App Store.
- Toggl has a free plan. Tyme does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Toggl lists a web app.
- Only Toggl lists Windows and Android apps.
- Only Toggl lists a browser extension.
Suits: Agencies and consultancies that bill clients by the hour
- Free plan · from $9/mo
Harvest
Time tracking that turns logged hours into client invoices
- Harvest starts at $9 per seat / month, billed annually ($108 per seat). Tyme starts at $59.99 per user / year ($6.99 billed monthly), US App Store.
- Harvest has a free plan. Tyme does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Harvest lists a web app.
- Only Harvest lists Windows and Android apps.
- Only Harvest lists a browser extension.
Suits: Agencies and consultancies that bill clients for tracked hours
- 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). Tyme starts at $59.99 per user / year ($6.99 billed monthly), US App Store.
- Tim has a free plan. Tyme does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Tyme lists an iOS 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 $8/mo
timeBuzzer
Time tracking apps with an optional physical desk buzzer
- timeBuzzer starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually. Tyme starts at $59.99 per user / year ($6.99 billed monthly), US App Store.
- timeBuzzer has a free plan. Tyme does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only timeBuzzer lists a web app.
- Only timeBuzzer lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
Suits: Freelancers and agencies that bill clients by the hour
Limits worth knowing in Tyme
- Tyme runs on Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch only; a web login is labelled beta and no Windows or Android app is listed.
- There is no free plan: after the 14-day trial or a canceled subscription the app becomes read-only.
- The website shows prices in the visitor's local currency; the dollar figures here are in-app purchase prices from the US App Store.
- Invoices are not made in Tyme itself but through plugins for tools such as GrandTotal, Lexware Office and FreshBooks.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Tyme?
The alternatives to Tyme in this directory are Timing, Timemator, Daily, Toggl, Harvest, Tim and timeBuzzer. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Tyme.
Is there a free alternative to Tyme?
Yes. Toggl, Harvest, Tim and timeBuzzer have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Tyme alternatives work on Windows?
The Tyme listing does not include a Windows app. Toggl, Harvest and timeBuzzer list one.
Which Tyme alternatives work on Linux?
The Tyme listing does not include a Linux app. timeBuzzer lists one.
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.