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Dayflow vs RescueTime: catalog facts
Dayflow	RescueTime
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Paid plans with a free 14-day trial; Timesheets can be bundled with Focus.
macOS	Web, Browser extension
Builds a timeline automatically with no manual tracking Local-first, can run fully with local AI	Passive tracking of apps and websites with no manual timers Goals, alerts and website blocking for focus sessions
Mac only Relies on recording screen activity, which some users may find intrusive	Proprietary hosted service that needs an account Full features require a paid plan after the trial
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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