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

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