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ActivityWatch vs aTimeLogger
Both stand on time tracking software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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.
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Free plan WebMaciPhone+1
aTimeLogger covers basic time capture through advanced goals, statistics and syncing. The free tier handles core tracking, while paid plans add categories and analysis features.
Visit aTimeLoggerThe facts
| ActivityWatch | aTimeLogger | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Web, Mac, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Personal yearly: $50 a year | Premium Sync: $4.99 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | ActivityWatch | aTimeLogger |
| Website | activitywatch.net | atimelogger.pro |
| On time tracking software | #1 of 77 | #2 of 77 |
ActivityWatch: what it does well
- Free with no usage limits
- Tracks applications and websites
- Stores data locally
- Export, delete, and backup controls
- Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
What to know first
- Wayland active-window watcher is disabled
- Statistics are estimates
- API may change
- Volunteer development may slow
aTimeLogger: what it does well
- Free tier has no ads
- Tracks time offline
- Supports project and billable time tracking
- Apps for web, macOS, iOS and Android
- Premium adds calendar and statistics tools
What to know first
- Standard and Premium are paid plans
- Cross-device sync requires Premium Sync
- Some plan prices are billed as one-time fees
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