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Timely vs DeskTime: catalog facts
TimelyDeskTime
Paid

Paid service with a 14-day free trial that needs no credit card.

Paid

Paid service with a free 14-day trial; plan prices are not listed in the research.

macOS, Web macOS, Android, Web
  • Captures work time automatically instead of relying on manual timers
  • Auto-allocates time to projects and clients
  • Tracks time automatically without timers
  • Project and manual offline time tracking
  • Built for businesses billing client time rather than individuals
  • Requires an account and a paid plan after the trial
  • Built for employer monitoring, including screenshots and URL tracking
  • Data is kept in a hosted service
Downloadable app, Hosted service Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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