Tyme alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Tyme: apple platforms only, and subscription pricing. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Tyme, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Timemator 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	57.2

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
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Tyme
Free plan and apps for every platform, including Windows and Android.
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 ×0.369
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 Toggl Track a good Tyme 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)

The best Tyme alternative for…

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

Best Tyme alternative for most people

Timemator

Mac and iPhone tracker with automatic rules, sold as a one-time purchase.

Best Tyme alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Harvest

Cross-platform tracking with built-in invoicing and online payments.

Best Tyme alternative for Mac

Timing

Automatic Mac tracking so you rarely need to start a timer.

Best Tyme alternative for Windows

Toggl Track

Free plan and apps for every platform, including Windows and Android.

Best Tyme alternative for Linux

Toggl Track

Free plan and apps for every platform, including Windows and Android.

Best Tyme alternative for iPhone and Android

Harvest

Cross-platform tracking with built-in invoicing and online payments.

Best Tyme alternative for working in the browser

Timing

Automatic Mac tracking so you rarely need to start a timer.

Tyme alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Tyme?

Timemator ranks first right now. Mac and iPhone tracker with automatic rules, sold as a one-time purchase. Timing and Harvest follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Tyme?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Tyme?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Tyme alternatives work on Linux?

Toggl Track runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Tyme?

The complaints we hear most: apple platforms only; subscription pricing; no automatic activity tracking.

How is this list ranked?

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