ActivityWatch
ActivityWatch is a free, open-source automatic time tracker that logs app, window and website use locally on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android.
ActivityWatch is a free, open-source app that automatically tracks which programs, windows and websites you use, and keeps that data on your own device. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android. Every feature is free; ActivityWatch Pro from $5 a month is optional patronage that adds no features.
The best free choice for private, personal screen-time tracking.
A free, open-source desktop and Android app that records your app, window and website use and keeps the data on your device.
ActivityWatch does the main job of automatic time tracking without asking you to trust a cloud service, and it gives every feature away. The browser and editor watchers make it useful for developers and anyone auditing their screen time. It is a personal tool: there is no finished device sync and no team layer, and setup on some Linux desktops takes extra steps.
Full automatic tracking at no cost, with your data kept on your own device.
No finished device sync, no team features and community-only support.
ActivityWatch pricing
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| ActivityWatch | $0 | The full app, all watchers, no usage limits, no ads |
| Pro Personal | $5/mo or $50/yr | Supports development; no extra features |
| Pro Business | $20 per user/mo | Per-seat patronage with VAT invoices; no extra features |
| Believer | $250 or $450 one-time | Five or ten years of support for the project |
From ActivityWatch's homepage and subscribe page, checked 4 October 2026. The project states that every feature ships to everyone.
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