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ManicTime vs RescueTime: catalog facts
ManicTimeRescueTime
Paid

Paid licences, with a free trial available.

Freemium

Paid plans with a free 14-day trial; Timesheets can be bundled with Focus.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Self-hosted Web, Browser extension
  • Records activity automatically instead of relying on memory
  • Auto-tagging rules for assigning time to projects
  • Passive tracking of apps and websites with no manual timers
  • Goals, alerts and website blocking for focus sessions
  • Paid licence needed after the trial
  • Team monitoring features may not suit every workplace
  • Proprietary hosted service that needs an account
  • Full features require a paid plan after the trial
Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension
Closed 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

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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