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RescueTime vs. ActivityWatch

Considering a switch from RescueTime to the open-source ActivityWatch? Here is a side-by-side comparison based on GitHub community data to help you decide. RescueTime has 3 open-source alternatives in total in the Time Tracking category - ActivityWatch is the most starred.

CriteriaRescueTimeActivityWatch
Pricing modelPaid / Monthly Fees100% Free / Self-Hosted
Data ControlThird-party ServersFull Ownership & Privacy
LicenseProprietaryMPL-2.0
GitHub Stars-18,422
Last commit-Unknown

About ActivityWatch

ActivityWatch is a free, open-source activity tracking tool that records and visualizes user behavior across various applications and devices, providing an alternative to commercial services like RescueTime that focus on individual productivity and time management. By utilizing a decentralized and self-hosted approach, ActivityWatch offers unparalleled control over data collection, allowing users to safeguard their digital habits and maintain complete data ownership and anonymity.

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ActivityWatch isn't the only option - RescueTime has 2 other open-source alternatives worth checking out.

See all alternatives to RescueTime