activitywatch

The premium Open Source alternative to RescueTime

🎯 Best for:Users who want detailed productivity metrics without cloud data exposure.
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What is activitywatch?

A privacy-focused alternative to RescueTime for automated time tracking. It operates as a local-first application with a modular architecture for tracking window activity and browser events.

Tech Stack
PythonProject & Task Mgmt

Why activitywatch?

  • Local-first privacy
  • Extensible API
  • Cross-platform support

Limitations

  • No native cloud sync
  • Manual categorization
  • Basic dashboard UI
3/6/2026
Last Update
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MPL-2.0
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on RescueTime)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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