Timely alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Timely: no free plan, only a trial, and more expensive than timer-based trackers. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Timely, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Memtime currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Toggl Track	Free plan + paid	No	Web, Windows, macOS +4	4 of 4	59.6
2	Harvest	Free plan + paid	No	Web, Windows, macOS +3	4 of 4	55.3

1. Toggl TrackTop pick
Best for: Freelancers and small teams who want an easy timer and clear billable-hours reports
Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from Timely
Cheaper timer-based tracking, with optional activity recording as a reminder.
Pros
Very easy start-stop timer on every platform
Browser extension adds timers inside many web apps
Clear, flexible reports
Cons
Free plan limited to a few users
Billable rates and estimates need a paid plan
Per-user pricing adds up for larger teams
Visit Toggl Track 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 Toggl Track a good Timely alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free plan
Yes, up to 3 users
Checked Oct 25, 2026toggl.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starter price
$9 per user/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026toggl.com(opens source in a new tab)
Premium price
$16 per user/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026toggl.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
30 days
Checked Oct 25, 2026toggl.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Harvest
Best for: Agencies and consultants who bill clients for hours and want invoices from the same tool
Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension
55.3
score / 100
Why switch from Timely
Manual timers with invoicing, for teams that prefer explicit time entry.
Pros
Time, expenses and invoicing in one place
Budget and capacity reports for project managers
Large set of integrations with timer buttons
Cons
Free plan covers only one seat and two projects
No automatic activity tracking
Higher per-seat price than budget trackers
Visit Harvest 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 Harvest a good Timely alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free plan
Yes, 1 seat and 2 projects
Checked Oct 25, 2026getharvest.com(opens source in a new tab)
Teams price
$9 per seat/month, billed annually
Checked Oct 25, 2026getharvest.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
30 days
Checked Oct 25, 2026getharvest.com(opens source in a new tab)
Invoicing
Included, even on Free
Checked Oct 25, 2026getharvest.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Timely alternative for…

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

Best Timely alternative for most people

Memtime

Automatic tracking that keeps activity data offline, with project-tool connections.

Best Timely alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Toggl Track

Cheaper timer-based tracking, with optional activity recording as a reminder.

Best Timely alternative for Mac

Timing

Mac-only automatic tracker with strong privacy and rules for sorting time.

Best Timely alternative for Windows

Rize

Automatic tracking with AI categorisation at a lower price for individuals.

Best Timely alternative for Linux

Memtime

Automatic tracking that keeps activity data offline, with project-tool connections.

Best Timely alternative for iPhone and Android

Harvest

Manual timers with invoicing, for teams that prefer explicit time entry.

Best Timely alternative for working in the browser

Timing

Mac-only automatic tracker with strong privacy and rules for sorting time.

Timely alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Timely?

Memtime ranks first right now. Automatic tracking that keeps activity data offline, with project-tool connections. Timing and Toggl Track follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Timely?

Yes. Toggl Track (free plan + paid) and Harvest (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Timely?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Timely alternatives work on Linux?

Memtime and Toggl Track run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Timely?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan, only a trial; more expensive than timer-based trackers; starter plan caps users and projects.

How is this list ranked?

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