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Best ActivityWatch alternatives in 2026

ActivityWatch is open-source automatic time tracker that logs the apps and sites you use. These 9 alternatives come from the same rankings, ordered by editorial score. Connected products carry a small, disclosed lift.

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  1. Clockify

    Also runs on Web, iOS. Unlimited tracking on the free plan for up to five users, plus kiosk and QR clock-in. Its free tier is the widest here for small teams, while Harvest's free plan is limited to one seat.

    Best for Small teams that want free tracking with no time limit

    WebiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades

    92.0of 100
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  2. Toggl Track

    Also runs on Web, iOS. Strong timers on every platform, with automatic tracking from calendars and clean timesheet reports. The free plan has a user limit, and capacity planning is a paid add-on.

    Best for Teams that want polished timers and reports across devices

    WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades

    90.5of 100
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  3. Kimai

    Also runs on Web. The open-source option here, under AGPL-3.0 with Docker self-hosting and a JSON API. It needs a server and some admin work, while the others run in their own cloud, which keeps the data on your own machines.

    Best for Open-source time tracking on your own server

    WebSelf-hostedFree and open sourceOpen source

    88.5of 100
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  4. Harvest

    Also runs on iOS. Time tracking and invoicing in one app, with one seat and two projects on the free plan. It suits billable service work more than general team tracking, and its free plan is much smaller than Clockify's.

    Best for Freelancers and agencies that bill by the hour

    WindowsmacOSiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades

    87.0of 100
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  5. TimeCamp

    Also runs on Web. A free forever plan with unlimited users, plus billing, budgets and expense tracking. Activity monitoring is a separate product area that teams can leave off, unlike Hubstaff where it is central.

    Best for Teams that want a free plan with billing and budgets

    WebWindowsmacOSFree plan, paid upgrades

    85.5of 100
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  6. Everhour

    Also runs on Web, iOS. A time tracker that runs inside Asana, ClickUp, Monday and Jira, and adds budgets, billable hours and invoicing on the full plan. The free plan covers up to five users, and the full plan is $8.50 per user a month.

    Best for Teams that track time inside their project tool

    WebmacOSiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades

    84.0of 100
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  7. Jibble

    Also runs on Web, iOS. A free time clock and timesheet tool with unlimited users, kiosk clock-in, offline mode and leave tracking. It is built for attendance rather than client billing, so it ranks below Toggl Track and Clockify for freelancers.

    Best for Free attendance tracking for hourly staff

    WebBrowser extensionWindowsmacOSChromeOSiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades

    79.5of 100
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  8. Hubstaff

    Also runs on iOS. Automated timesheets, GPS tracking for job sites and optional activity monitoring for remote teams. The free option is a 14-day trial, and the monitoring features suit managers more than people who want a simple timer.

    Best for Remote and field teams that need GPS and activity data

    WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidBrowser extensionSubscription

    78.0of 100
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  9. Timely

    Also runs on Web, iOS. Timely tracks time automatically and turns it into timesheets and invoices, but it has no free plan and its Starter tier is limited to five users. Clockify and TimeCamp offer free plans, so Timely suits firms that bill by the hour.

    Best for Agencies and consultancies that bill by the hour

    WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroidSubscription

    77.0of 100
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About ActivityWatch alternatives

What is the best alternative to ActivityWatch?
On listme.name the highest-scored alternative is Clockify, followed by Toggl Track. The right choice depends on price, platform and whether you need open source.
Is there a free alternative to ActivityWatch?
Yes. Free options include Clockify, Toggl Track, Kimai.

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