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Memtime alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Memtime: no free plan, and no mobile app. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Memtime, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Timely currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1ManicTime logoManicTimePaidNoWindows, macOS, Linux +14 of 459.6
2ActivityWatch logoActivityWatchOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +24 of 457.2
  1. ManicTime logo

    1. ManicTimeTop pick

    Best for: Teams that want automatic tracking but must keep time data on their own servers

    PaidWindows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Memtime

    Automatic tracking with local data and an optional on-premises server.

    Pros

    • Automatic tracking with data stored locally
    • On-premises server option for teams
    • REST API and direct database access

    Cons

    • Dense, technical interface
    • Tag-based workflow has a learning curve
    • No free plan beyond the trial
    Visit ManicTime Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ManicTime a good Memtime alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026manictime.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Cloud or on-premise
    Checked Oct 25, 2026manictime.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, Mac, Linux, server
    Checked Oct 25, 2026manictime.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    REST API
    Checked Oct 25, 2026manictime.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. ActivityWatch logo

    2. ActivityWatch

    Best for: Privacy-minded individuals who want automatic tracking without sending data to a cloud

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, Browser extension

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Memtime

    Free, open-source automatic tracker that also stores data locally.

    Pros

    • Free and open source
    • All data stays on your device
    • Extensible with custom watchers and queries

    Cons

    • No team, billing or invoicing features
    • Limited multi-device sync
    • Utilitarian dashboard
    Visit ActivityWatch Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ActivityWatch a good Memtime alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MPL-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026activitywatch.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026activitywatch.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    Stays on your device
    Checked Oct 25, 2026activitywatch.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Supporter plans
    From $5/month (optional)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026activitywatch.net(opens source in a new tab)

The best Memtime alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Timely logo

Best Memtime alternative for most people

Timely

Automatic capture with AI-drafted timesheets and team capacity planning.

ActivityWatch logo

Best Memtime alternative for a free option

ActivityWatch

Free, open-source automatic tracker that also stores data locally.

ActivityWatch logo

Best Memtime alternative for open source

ActivityWatch

Free, open-source automatic tracker that also stores data locally.

Timing logo

Best Memtime alternative for Mac

Timing

Mac-only automatic tracker with strong privacy and rule-based sorting.

ManicTime logo

Best Memtime alternative for Windows

ManicTime

Automatic tracking with local data and an optional on-premises server.

ManicTime logo

Best Memtime alternative for Linux

ManicTime

Automatic tracking with local data and an optional on-premises server.

Timely logo

Best Memtime alternative for iPhone and Android

Timely

Automatic capture with AI-drafted timesheets and team capacity planning.

Timely logo

Best Memtime alternative for working in the browser

Timely

Automatic capture with AI-drafted timesheets and team capacity planning.

Memtime alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Memtime?

Timely ranks first right now. Automatic capture with AI-drafted timesheets and team capacity planning. Timing and ManicTime follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Memtime?

Yes. ActivityWatch (open source) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Memtime?

Yes: ActivityWatch.

Which Memtime alternatives work on Linux?

ManicTime and ActivityWatch run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Memtime?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan; no mobile app; pricier than timer-based trackers.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Memtime, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.