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Catime vs Hourglass: catalog facts
Catime	Hourglass
Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence, with no ads or in-app purchases.
Windows	Windows
Under 1 MB with no dependencies Transparent overlay that does not block games or slides	Natural-language input for durations and target dates Multiple named timers with pause and resume
Windows only Playful anime-styled presentation may not suit every workplace	Windows only Requires .NET Framework 4.8
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	License: MIT
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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