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ActivityWatch replaces 12 paid apps

One open-source tool, 12 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.

ActivityWatch $0→replaces $120/mo★ 14k · active aug 2026one-click install⏳ time tracking
the facts, verified

licenseMPL-2.0

runsyour server

setupnot verified by us yet — check the repo README

facts verified 2026-08-29

what it lets you cancel
MemtimeKINDA$14/mo

Automatic, privacy-first time tracker that logs app and browser usage locally.

the verdict →
RizeYES$12.99/mo

Automatic, privacy-first time tracker that logs app and browser usage locally.

the verdict →
RescueTimeYES$12/mo

Automatic, privacy-first time tracker that logs app and browser usage locally.

the verdict →
Toggl TrackYES$12/mo

Automatic, privacy-first time tracker that logs app and browser usage locally.

the verdict →all Toggl Track alternatives →
HarvestYES$11/mo

Automatic, privacy-first time tracker that logs app and browser usage locally.

the verdict →all Harvest alternatives →
TimelyKINDA$11/mo

Automatic, privacy-first time tracker that logs app and browser usage locally.

the verdict →
TimingKINDA$11/mo

Automatic, privacy-first time tracker that logs app and browser usage locally.

the verdict →
TimeularYES$9/mo

Automatic, privacy-first time tracker that logs app and browser usage locally.

the verdict →all Timeular alternatives →
Time DoctorKINDA$8/mo

Automatic, privacy-first time tracker that logs app and browser usage locally.

the verdict →
TimeTacKINDA$7.2/mo

Automatic, privacy-first time tracker that logs app and browser usage locally.

the verdict →
HubstaffYES$7/mo

Automatic, privacy-first time tracker that logs app and browser usage locally.

the verdict →all Hubstaff alternatives →
ClockifyYES$4.99/mo

Automatic, privacy-first time tracker that logs app and browser usage locally.

the verdict →

last updated 2026-08-29 · up to $1,440/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list

Every verdict page above lists what you lose when you switch, so you can decide with open eyes.all open-source alternatives →