ActivityWatch alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave ActivityWatch: no team, billing or invoicing features, and limited multi-device sync. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces ActivityWatch, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. RescueTime currently ranks first.
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Best ActivityWatch alternative for most people
RescueTimePolished commercial automatic tracker with focus sessions and goals.
Best ActivityWatch alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
WakaTimeAutomatic tracking specifically for coding time inside your editors.
Best ActivityWatch alternative for Mac
ManicTimeAutomatic tracking with timesheets and an on-premises server option for teams.
Best ActivityWatch alternative for Windows
MemtimeCommercial automatic tracker that also keeps activity data offline.
Best ActivityWatch alternative for Linux
ManicTimeAutomatic tracking with timesheets and an on-premises server option for teams.
Best ActivityWatch alternative for iPhone and Android
RescueTimePolished commercial automatic tracker with focus sessions and goals.
Best ActivityWatch alternative for working in the browser
TimingDetailed automatic tracking for Mac with project rules and billing.
ActivityWatch alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to ActivityWatch?
RescueTime ranks first right now. Polished commercial automatic tracker with focus sessions and goals. ManicTime and Memtime follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to ActivityWatch?
Yes. WakaTime (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to ActivityWatch?
None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.
Which ActivityWatch alternatives work on Linux?
ManicTime, Memtime and WakaTime run on Linux.
Why do people switch from ActivityWatch?
The complaints we hear most: no team, billing or invoicing features; limited multi-device sync; utilitarian dashboard.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces ActivityWatch, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.