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Timing alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Timing: mac only, and subscription tiers are priced per number of Macs. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Timing, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Timemator currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Timemator logoTimematorPaidNomacOS, iOS4 of 466.5
2Tyme logoTymePaidNomacOS, iOS3 of 362.6
3Timely logoTimelyPaidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 457.2
  1. Timemator logo

    1. TimematorTop pick

    Best for: Solo Mac users who want rule-based automatic timers without a subscription

    PaidmacOS, iOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Timing

    Mac automatic tracker sold as a one-time purchase instead of a subscription.

    Pros

    • One-time purchase, no subscription
    • Rules start and stop timers automatically
    • Activity timeline for filling gaps

    Cons

    • Apple devices only
    • Activity timeline is Mac-only
    • Few team features
    Visit Timemator 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 Timemator a good Timing alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Mac price
    $39 one-time, 2 devices
    Checked Oct 25, 2026timemator.com(opens source in a new tab)
    iOS price
    $7.99 one-time
    Checked Oct 25, 2026timemator.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026timemator.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Activity timeline
    Mac only
    Checked Oct 25, 2026timemator.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Tyme logo

    2. Tyme

    Best for: Freelancers on Mac and iPhone who want native timers and simple billing

    PaidmacOS, iOS

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Timing

    Manual and timer-based Mac and iOS tracker with billing features.

    Pros

    • Native apps across Mac, iPad, iPhone and Watch
    • Billing rates, budgets and rounding
    • Plugins for imports and exports

    Cons

    • Apple platforms only
    • Subscription pricing
    • No automatic activity tracking
    Visit Tyme 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 Tyme a good Timing alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tyme-app.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    50,000+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tyme-app.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Sync
    Across Macs, iPads and iPhones
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tyme-app.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Timely logo

    3. Timely

    Best for: Consultancies and agencies that lose billable hours to forgotten timers

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Timing

    Cross-platform automatic tracking with team planning and budgets.

    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 ×0.369
    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 Timely a good Timing 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 Timing alternative for…

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

Timemator logo

Best Timing alternative for most people

Timemator

Mac automatic tracker sold as a one-time purchase instead of a subscription.

ActivityWatch logo

Best Timing alternative for a free option

ActivityWatch

Free, open-source automatic tracker for Mac, Windows, Linux and Android.

ActivityWatch logo

Best Timing alternative for open source

ActivityWatch

Free, open-source automatic tracker for Mac, Windows, Linux and Android.

Tyme logo

Best Timing alternative for Mac

Tyme

Manual and timer-based Mac and iOS tracker with billing features.

Memtime logo

Best Timing alternative for Windows

Memtime

Automatic tracking that also runs on Windows and Linux, with data kept offline.

Memtime logo

Best Timing alternative for Linux

Memtime

Automatic tracking that also runs on Windows and Linux, with data kept offline.

Timely logo

Best Timing alternative for iPhone and Android

Timely

Cross-platform automatic tracking with team planning and budgets.

Timely logo

Best Timing alternative for working in the browser

Timely

Cross-platform automatic tracking with team planning and budgets.

Timing alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Timing?

Timemator ranks first right now. Mac automatic tracker sold as a one-time purchase instead of a subscription. Tyme and Memtime follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Timing?

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 Timing?

Yes: ActivityWatch.

Which Timing alternatives work on Linux?

Memtime and ActivityWatch run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Timing?

The complaints we hear most: mac only; subscription tiers are priced per number of Macs; takes setup to get rules working well.

How is this list ranked?

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