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Dayflow vs ManicTime: catalog facts
DayflowManicTime
Free

Free and open source.

Paid

Paid licences, with a free trial available.

macOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Self-hosted
  • Builds a timeline automatically with no manual tracking
  • Local-first, can run fully with local AI
  • Records activity automatically instead of relying on memory
  • Auto-tagging rules for assigning time to projects
  • Mac only
  • Relies on recording screen activity, which some users may find intrusive
  • Paid licence needed after the trial
  • Team monitoring features may not suit every workplace
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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