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FadeTop vs ManicTime
Both stand on screen time management apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
FadeTop provides activity-aware visual prompts with adjustable appearance and break tracking. Its reminders rely on screen changes, and dismissed prompts are retried after about a minute.
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Free plan WebWindowsMac+3
ManicTime combines project and billable-time tracking with offline tracking and data export across desktop, web, and mobile platforms. The free plan is available, while the listed Standard plan costs $7 a month for three devices.
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| FadeTop | ManicTime | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Standard: $7 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | ManicTime |
| Website | fadetop.com | manictime.com |
| On screen time management apps | #11 of 36 | #7 of 36 |
FadeTop: what it does well
- Prompts respond to keyboard and mouse activity.
- Break trail and health index track break status.
- Offers installer and portable downloads.
- Version 3.1 added multiple-monitor support.
What to know first
- Available for Windows only.
- Dismissed prompts return in about a minute.
- The listed requirement is Windows XP or later.
ManicTime: what it does well
- Free plan and 30-day trial
- Tracks projects and billable time
- Offline tracking is supported
- Apps listed for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
- Data export is available
What to know first
- Standard plan covers three devices
- Standard costs $7 a month, billed monthly
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