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ActivityWatch

Open-source, privacy-first automatic time tracker

ActivityWatch tracks which apps and websites you use, keeping all data on your own device, as an open-source alternative to cloud trackers.

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Pricing: Free

Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

Categories: Calendar & Time, Security & Privacy

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ActivityWatchFreeYesYesWindows, Mac, Linux
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OpenProjectFree planYesYesWeb, Self-hosted
LeantimeFree planYesYesWeb, Self-hosted
ExceptionlessFree planYesYesWeb, Self-hosted, API

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Questions

Is ActivityWatch free?

ActivityWatch is free.

Is ActivityWatch open source?

Yes, ActivityWatch is open source.

Can ActivityWatch be self-hosted?

Yes, you can run ActivityWatch on your own server.

What platforms does ActivityWatch run on?

ActivityWatch is available for Windows, Mac, Linux.

What are some alternatives to ActivityWatch?

Similar indie products include solidtime, Kimai, Invoice Ninja, OpenProject and 4 more.

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