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ManicTime vs TimeScribe: catalog facts
ManicTime	TimeScribe
Paid Paid licences, with a free trial available.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS
Records activity automatically instead of relying on memory Auto-tagging rules for assigning time to projects	Data stays on the device Tracks breaks and overtime as well as hours
Paid licence needed after the trial Team monitoring features may not suit every workplace	No Linux build No team or shared reporting mentioned
Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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