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Best Activity Tracking in 2026

Activity tracking tools help you review activity reports, app and website use, idle periods, and activity history.

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    ActivityWatch

    by ActivityWatch
    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4

    ActivityWatch offers local, extensible time tracking without premium tiers, ads, or usage limits. Wayland support, estimated accuracy, and an evolving API are important limitations to consider.

    7.7 Free plan Visit site
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    ActivTrak

    Free plan APIExtensionLinux+3

    ActivTrak combines workforce activity analysis with schedule, productivity, and AI insights. Its free plan is narrow in scope, while paid-plan prices are not listed.

    7.7 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Kickidler

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2

    Choose Kickidler if you need employee time tracking or monitoring, with higher plans adding visual monitoring and data-loss controls.

    7.4 From $2.75/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    ManicTime

    by ManicTime
    Free plan WebWindowsMac+3

    ManicTime combines project and billable-time tracking with offline tracking and data export across desktop, web, and mobile platforms.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $7/user/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    WakaTime

    by WakaTime
    Free plan WebWindowsMac+1

    WakaTime combines cross-platform project tracking with offline support and data export.

    7.0 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    RescueTime

    Free plan Web

    RescueTime combines automatic activity tracking with focus and, on higher plans, timesheet and team tools.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $7/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Yaware.TimeTracker

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+6

    Yaware.TimeTracker combines automated time records with activity, attendance, and project tracking. Consider its data-retention terms and optional monitoring captures when selecting a plan.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $3.20/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    DeskTime

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    DeskTime combines automatic tracking, team scheduling, attendance features, and activity visibility across major desktop, mobile, and web platforms.

    6.5 From $6.42/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Insightful

    Free trial APILinuxMac+3

    Insightful brings activity monitoring, attendance, productivity tools, and integrations together, with multiple deployment options.

    6.4 From $8/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Monitask

    Free trial AndroidExtensioniPhone+4

    Monitask combines manual time tracking, screenshots, activity levels, and reporting across many platforms.

    6.3 From $6.49/user/mo (annual) · 10-day trial Visit site
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    Rize

    Free trial APIExtensionMac+2

    Rize combines automatic time capture, focus tools, team reporting, and integrations for service-oriented work.

    6.2 From $9.99/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Teramind Data Loss Prevention

    Free trial APILinuxMac+3

    Teramind DLP combines monitoring, classification, and blocking controls for organizational data protection.

    6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Time Doctor

    Free trial AndroidAPIExtension+5

    Time Doctor combines time capture, workforce administration, analytics, and integrations for distributed teams.

    6.1 From $6.67/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Timing

    by Timing
    Free trial APIiPhoneMac+1

    Timing focuses on Mac-based automatic tracking with reporting, privacy controls, and automation connections.

    6.0 30-day trial Visit site
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    Traqq

    Free plan MacWebWindows
    6.0 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    WorkTime

    Free plan MacWebWindows
    6.0 Free plan · paid from $6.99/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Hubstaff

    Paid WebWindowsMac+3

    Choose Hubstaff if your team needs time and project tracking across desktop and mobile, with billable time, approvals, offline tracking, and export.

    5.9 From $4.99/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    SentryPC

    Paid AndroidMacWeb+1

    SentryPC combines activity records, content controls, schedules, and geofencing in one cloud account. Check the one-device Basic Plan and log-retention rules before choosing it.

    5.6 From $69.95/yr Visit site
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    WebWork Time Tracker

    by WebWork Time Tracker
    Paid WebWindowsMac+3

    WebWork Time Tracker covers core time and project workflows across major desktop and mobile platforms. Compare the monthly plans if integration limits or Custom features matter to your team.

    5.4 From $3.99/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    EmpMonitor

    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    5.3 From $3/user/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Visit site
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    CleverControl

    Paid MacWebWindows
    4.9 Visit site
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    Controlio

    Paid MacWebWindows
    4.8 From $6.67/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Veriato IRM

    Paid AndroidMacWindows
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Workstatus

    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    4.3 From ₹300/user/mo · 7-day trial Visit site

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Compare free access, trial terms, paid starting prices, tracking details, supported platforms, and licence terms before choosing. Free plans and trials can have different limits.

Questions

Do activity tracking tools offer free plans?

Yes. Tools on this list include both free-plan and no-free-plan options. Check the individual listing for its current terms.

Are free trials available?

Yes. Trial lengths listed include 7, 10, 14, and 15 days. Check the listing for the tool's trial terms.

Which platforms do these tools support?

Supported platforms across the list include macOS, Windows, web, Linux, Android, and iOS.

What activity features can I compare?

The comparison covers activity reports, app and website tracking, idle detection, and activity history.

How are paid prices shown?

Several listings show starting prices per user per month with annual billing. RescueTime shows paid access from $7 per month annually.

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