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RescueTime

Time Tracking · Free · since 2008

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RescueTime runs quietly in the background, automatically tracking which apps and websites you use throughout the day. It categorizes your time as productive or distracting and gives you a daily productivity score. Unlike manual timers, it captures everything without you clicking anything.

pros

  • Fully automatic — no manual timers to start and stop
  • Detailed productivity insights with daily/weekly reports
  • Focus sessions block distracting sites during work hours
  • Works across desktop and mobile

cons

  • Not suitable for client billing or project-level tracking
  • Privacy concerns — it monitors everything you do on your computer
  • Limited team features compared to Toggl or Harvest
  • Free plan discontinued — now requires paid subscription

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