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Timewarrior alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Timewarrior: command line only, and no team, mobile or invoicing features. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Timewarrior, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. ActivityWatch currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1ActivityWatch logoActivityWatchOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +24 of 466.5
2solidtime logosolidtimeOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 459.6
3WakaTime logoWakaTimeFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +14 of 457.2
4Super Productivity logoSuper ProductivityOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 447.8
  1. ActivityWatch logo

    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

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Timewarrior

    Open-source automatic tracking, so you don't have to start anything.

    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 ×0.3100
    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 ActivityWatch a good Timewarrior 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)
  2. solidtime logo

    2. solidtime

    Best for: Teams that want a Toggl-style tracker they can self-host or use in EU-run hosting

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Timewarrior

    Open-source tracker with a GUI, desktop app and team features.

    Pros

    • Open source and free to self-host
    • Clean, modern interface
    • Imports from Toggl and Clockify

    Cons

    • No native mobile apps yet
    • Fewer integrations than established tools
    • Invoicing limited to paid plans
    Visit solidtime 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 solidtime a good Timewarrior alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026solidtime.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Professional price
    €8 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026solidtime.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes, with Docker
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.solidtime.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosted servers
    1,000+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026solidtime.io(opens source in a new tab)
  3. WakaTime logo

    3. WakaTime

    Best for: Developers who want automatic stats on coding time and AI usage across editors

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Timewarrior

    Automatic coding-time tracking through editor plugins.

    Pros

    • Fully automatic through editor plugins
    • Breakdowns by project, language and branch
    • Tracks AI coding usage and model costs

    Cons

    • Free plan keeps only one week of history
    • Only measures time in supported tools
    • Activity metrics can be misused by managers
    Visit WakaTime 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 WakaTime a good Timewarrior alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 1 week of history
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wakatime.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Basic price
    $9/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wakatime.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium price
    $12.83/month, billed $153.96 yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wakatime.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI tracking
    AI usage and model costs
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wakatime.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Super Productivity logo

    4. Super Productivity

    Best for: Developers and freelancers who want tasks and time tracking together, free and offline

    Open sourceWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    47.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Timewarrior

    Free, open-source task list with built-in time tracking and a GUI.

    Pros

    • Built-in time tracking, timesheets and Pomodoro
    • Imports issues from GitHub, GitLab and Jira
    • Local-first with no account required

    Cons

    • Busy interface with many settings
    • Sync needs setting up with WebDAV, Dropbox or Super Sync
    • No real-time collaboration
    Visit Super Productivity Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    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 Super Productivity a good Timewarrior alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026super-productivity.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026super-productivity.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Offline mode
    Yes, no account needed
    Checked Oct 25, 2026super-productivity.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    GitHub, GitLab, Jira
    Checked Oct 25, 2026super-productivity.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Timewarrior alternative for…

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

ActivityWatch logo

Best Timewarrior alternative for most people

ActivityWatch

Open-source automatic tracking, so you don't have to start anything.

Kimai logo

Best Timewarrior alternative for a free option

Kimai

Open-source web tracker with clients, projects and invoices for teams.

WakaTime logo

Best Timewarrior alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

WakaTime

Automatic coding-time tracking through editor plugins.

solidtime logo

Best Timewarrior alternative for open source

solidtime

Open-source tracker with a GUI, desktop app and team features.

Kimai logo

Best Timewarrior alternative for self-hosting

Kimai

Open-source web tracker with clients, projects and invoices for teams.

Super Productivity logo

Best Timewarrior alternative for Mac

Super Productivity

Free, open-source task list with built-in time tracking and a GUI.

ActivityWatch logo

Best Timewarrior alternative for Windows

ActivityWatch

Open-source automatic tracking, so you don't have to start anything.

ActivityWatch logo

Best Timewarrior alternative for Linux

ActivityWatch

Open-source automatic tracking, so you don't have to start anything.

Super Productivity logo

Best Timewarrior alternative for iPhone and Android

Super Productivity

Free, open-source task list with built-in time tracking and a GUI.

Kimai logo

Best Timewarrior alternative for working in the browser

Kimai

Open-source web tracker with clients, projects and invoices for teams.

Timewarrior alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Timewarrior?

ActivityWatch ranks first right now. Open-source automatic tracking, so you don't have to start anything. Kimai and solidtime follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Timewarrior?

Yes. ActivityWatch (open source), Kimai (open source), solidtime (open source) and WakaTime (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Timewarrior?

Yes: ActivityWatch, Kimai, solidtime and Super Productivity. Kimai and solidtime can also be self-hosted.

Which Timewarrior alternatives work on Linux?

ActivityWatch, solidtime, WakaTime and Super Productivity run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Timewarrior?

The complaints we hear most: command line only; no team, mobile or invoicing features; you set up your own sync and backups.

How is this list ranked?

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