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ManicTimeWakaTime for Mac
Paid

Paid licences, with a free trial available.

 Freemium

The app is free and open source; it reports to a WakaTime account.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Self-hosted macOS
  • Records activity automatically instead of relying on memory
  • Auto-tagging rules for assigning time to projects
  • Tracks time in apps without a dedicated plugin
  • Automatic tracking with no manual timers
  • Paid licence needed after the trial
  • Team monitoring features may not suit every workplace
  • Needs a WakaTime account and API key
  • Activity data is sent to WakaTime's service
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 Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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