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WakaTime alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave WakaTime: free plan keeps only one week of history, and only measures time in supported tools. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces WakaTime, 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
2RescueTime logoRescueTimePaidNoWindows, macOS, iOS +24 of 462.6
3Toggl Track logoToggl TrackFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +44 of 457.2
4Timing logoTimingPaidNomacOS, Web4 of 455.3
5Super Productivity logoSuper ProductivityOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 450.3
  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 WakaTime

    Free and open source, tracking all apps including editors, with data kept locally.

    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 WakaTime 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. RescueTime logo

    2. RescueTime

    Best for: Individuals who want to see where their screen time goes and cut distractions

    PaidWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from WakaTime

    Broader automatic tracking of all computer time, with focus tools.

    Pros

    • Fully automatic, no timers to remember
    • Focus sessions block distracting sites
    • Goals and weekly reports show trends

    Cons

    • Timesheets cost extra on Solo+
    • Category-based scores can misjudge your work
    • Background tracking raises privacy considerations
    Visit RescueTime 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 RescueTime a good WakaTime alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Solo price
    $7/month billed annually ($84/year)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rescuetime.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Solo+ price
    $12/month billed annually ($144/year)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rescuetime.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team price
    $10 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rescuetime.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Automatic tracking
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rescuetime.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Toggl Track logo

    3. Toggl Track

    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 WakaTime

    Manual project timers if you need billable hours rather than coding stats.

    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 WakaTime 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)
  4. Timing logo

    4. Timing

    Best for: Mac-based freelancers and consultants who want detailed, automatic time records

    PaidmacOS, Web

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from WakaTime

    Mac automatic tracker that records editors, browsers and documents together.

    Pros

    • Captures apps, documents and websites automatically
    • Rules sort recurring activity into projects
    • Scripting, web API and Zapier for automation

    Cons

    • Mac only
    • Subscription tiers are priced per number of Macs
    • Takes setup to get rules working well
    Visit Timing 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 Timing a good WakaTime alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Automatic tracking
    Records time without timers
    Checked Oct 25, 2026timingapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Privacy
    Tracked data kept private
    Checked Oct 25, 2026timingapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    Scripting, Web API and Zapier
    Checked Oct 25, 2026timingapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team features
    On the Connect plan
    Checked Oct 25, 2026timingapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Super Productivity logo

    5. Super Productivity

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

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

    50.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from WakaTime

    Free task list with time tracking and GitHub, GitLab and Jira issue import.

    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 ×0.346
    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 WakaTime 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 WakaTime alternative for…

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

ActivityWatch logo

Best WakaTime alternative for most people

ActivityWatch

Free and open source, tracking all apps including editors, with data kept locally.

Super Productivity logo

Best WakaTime alternative for a free option

Super Productivity

Free task list with time tracking and GitHub, GitLab and Jira issue import.

Toggl Track logo

Best WakaTime alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Toggl Track

Manual project timers if you need billable hours rather than coding stats.

ActivityWatch logo

Best WakaTime alternative for open source

ActivityWatch

Free and open source, tracking all apps including editors, with data kept locally.

RescueTime logo

Best WakaTime alternative for Mac

RescueTime

Broader automatic tracking of all computer time, with focus tools.

ActivityWatch logo

Best WakaTime alternative for Windows

ActivityWatch

Free and open source, tracking all apps including editors, with data kept locally.

ActivityWatch logo

Best WakaTime alternative for Linux

ActivityWatch

Free and open source, tracking all apps including editors, with data kept locally.

RescueTime logo

Best WakaTime alternative for iPhone and Android

RescueTime

Broader automatic tracking of all computer time, with focus tools.

Timing logo

Best WakaTime alternative for working in the browser

Timing

Mac automatic tracker that records editors, browsers and documents together.

WakaTime alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to WakaTime?

ActivityWatch ranks first right now. Free and open source, tracking all apps including editors, with data kept locally. RescueTime and Toggl Track follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to WakaTime?

Yes. ActivityWatch (open source), Toggl Track (free plan + paid) and Super Productivity (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to WakaTime?

Yes: ActivityWatch and Super Productivity.

Which WakaTime alternatives work on Linux?

ActivityWatch, Toggl Track and Super Productivity run on Linux.

Why do people switch from WakaTime?

The complaints we hear most: free plan keeps only one week of history; only measures time in supported tools; activity metrics can be misused by managers.

How is this list ranked?

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