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	RescueTime	Paid	No	Windows, macOS, iOS +2	4 of 4	66.5
2	Timely	Paid	No	Web, Windows, macOS +2	4 of 4	62.6

1. RescueTimeTop pick
Best for: Individuals who want to see where their screen time goes and cut distractions
PaidWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from Rize
The original automatic focus tracker, with goals and distraction blocking.
Pros
Fully automatic, no timers to remember
Focus sessions block distracting sites
Goals and weekly reports show trends
Cons
Timesheets cost extra on Solo+
Category-based scores can misjudge your work
Background tracking raises privacy considerations
Visit RescueTime Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
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 RescueTime a good Rize alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Solo price
$7/month billed annually ($84/year)
Checked Oct 25, 2026rescuetime.com(opens source in a new tab)
Solo+ price
$12/month billed annually ($144/year)
Checked Oct 25, 2026rescuetime.com(opens source in a new tab)
Team price
$10 per user/month billed annually
Checked Oct 25, 2026rescuetime.com(opens source in a new tab)
Automatic tracking
Yes
Checked Oct 25, 2026rescuetime.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Timely
Best for: Consultancies and agencies that lose billable hours to forgotten timers
PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from Rize
Automatic tracking with AI-drafted timesheets and stronger team planning.
Pros
Automatic capture removes timer discipline
Raw activity stays private to each person
Budget and capacity reporting for teams
Cons
No free plan, only a trial
More expensive than timer-based trackers
Starter plan caps users and projects
Visit Timely Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
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 Timely a good Rize alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Starter price
$11 per user/month, billed monthly
Checked Oct 25, 2026timelyapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starter limits
20 projects, max 5 users
Checked Oct 25, 2026timelyapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
Premium price
$20 per user/month, billed monthly
Checked Oct 25, 2026timelyapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
Automatic tracking
Memory tracker
Checked Oct 25, 2026timelyapp.com(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.