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ManicTime vs Timely: catalog facts
ManicTime	Timely
Paid Paid licences, with a free trial available.	Paid Paid service with a 14-day free trial that needs no credit card.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Self-hosted	macOS, Web
Records activity automatically instead of relying on memory Auto-tagging rules for assigning time to projects	Captures work time automatically instead of relying on manual timers Auto-allocates time to projects and clients
Paid licence needed after the trial Team monitoring features may not suit every workplace	Built for businesses billing client time rather than individuals Requires an account and a paid plan after the trial
Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Hosted service
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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