Rize alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Rize: no free plan after the trial, and mac and Windows only. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Rize, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. RescueTime currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	ActivityWatch	Open source	Yes	Windows, macOS, Linux +2	4 of 4	55.3

1. ActivityWatchTop pick
Best for: Privacy-minded individuals who want automatic tracking without sending data to a cloud
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, Browser extension
55.3
score / 100
Why switch from Rize
Free, open-source and local-only, for personal insight without AI.
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 ×0.363
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 Rize 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 Rize alternative for…

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

Best Rize alternative for most people

RescueTime

The original automatic focus tracker, with goals and distraction blocking.

Best Rize alternative for a free option

ActivityWatch

Free, open-source and local-only, for personal insight without AI.

Best Rize alternative for open source

ActivityWatch

Free, open-source and local-only, for personal insight without AI.

Best Rize alternative for Mac

Timely

Automatic tracking with AI-drafted timesheets and stronger team planning.

Best Rize alternative for Windows

Memtime

Automatic tracking that keeps activity data offline on your computer.

Best Rize alternative for Linux

Memtime

Automatic tracking that keeps activity data offline on your computer.

Best Rize alternative for iPhone and Android

RescueTime

The original automatic focus tracker, with goals and distraction blocking.

Best Rize alternative for working in the browser

Timing

Mac-only automatic tracker with rule-based project sorting.

Rize alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Rize?

RescueTime ranks first right now. The original automatic focus tracker, with goals and distraction blocking. Timely and Memtime follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Rize?

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 Rize?

Yes: ActivityWatch.

Which Rize alternatives work on Linux?

Memtime and ActivityWatch run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Rize?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan after the trial; mac and Windows only; AI features depend on monthly credits.

How is this list ranked?

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