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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
1Memtime logoMemtimePaidNoWindows, macOS, Linux5 of 559.6
2Timely logoTimelyPaidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 457.2
3ActivityWatch logoActivityWatchOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +24 of 455.3
  1. Memtime logo

    1. MemtimeTop pick

    Best for: Billable professionals who want automatic records without sending activity to a cloud

    PaidWindows, macOS, Linux

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Timing

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

    Pros

    • Activity data stays offline on your computer
    • Connects to many project and billing tools
    • Runs on Mac, Windows and Linux

    Cons

    • No free plan
    • No mobile app
    • Pricier than timer-based trackers
    Visit Memtime 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 Memtime a good Timing alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Basic price
    $18 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026memtime.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Connect price
    $26 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026memtime.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Privacy
    Activity data kept offline
    Checked Oct 25, 2026memtime.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026memtime.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Mac, Windows, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026memtime.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Timely logo

    2. 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)
  3. ActivityWatch logo

    3. ActivityWatch

    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 Timing

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

    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 Timing 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 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.