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RescueTime

An automatic tracker that shows how you spend time on your devices and helps protect focus time.

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About RescueTime

RescueTime runs in the background on your computer and phone and records which apps and websites you use, sorting them into categories from very distracting to very productive. Instead of timers, you get daily and weekly reports, goals such as limiting time on social media, and focus sessions that block distracting sites while you work. An assistant suggests when to schedule focus time around your calendar. Newer plans add timesheets that turn tracked activity into time entries for projects and clients, so freelancers can bill from the data. Pricing is monthly or annual subscriptions for individuals (Solo, or Solo+ with timesheets) and teams, with a free trial. It runs on Windows and Mac, with mobile apps and browser extensions. It is primarily a personal awareness tool rather than a team timesheet system, and continuous tracking of your activity is something to weigh even though the data is about you.

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

Pros and cons

What works

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

Why people leave

  • Timesheets cost extra on Solo+
  • Category-based scores can misjudge your work
  • Background tracking raises privacy considerations

Top RescueTime alternatives

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  1. 1ActivityWatch logo
    ActivityWatch

    Free, open-source and privacy-first; your activity data never leaves your device.

    66.5
  2. 2Rize logo
    Rize

    Newer automatic tracker with AI categorisation and focus coaching.

    62.6
  3. 3Timing logo
    Timing

    A detailed automatic tracker for Mac that also handles billable projects.

    59.6
  4. 4DeskTime logo
    DeskTime

    Automatic tracking aimed at teams, with productivity scores per employee.

    57.2
  5. 5Memtime logo
    Memtime

    Automatic tracking that keeps your activity data offline on your computer.

    55.3

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RescueTime: common questions

Is RescueTime free?

No, RescueTime is a paid product. Solo price: $7/month billed annually ($84/year) (checked on RescueTime's own site).

Is RescueTime open source?

No, RescueTime is not open source. Open-source alternatives include ActivityWatch.

What platforms does RescueTime run on?

RescueTime is available for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Browser extension.

What are the best alternatives to RescueTime?

The highest-ranked RescueTime alternatives right now are ActivityWatch, Rize and Timing. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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