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Activitywatch Alternatives

Should you replace Activitywatch?

Co-Molib is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for Activitywatch.

Activitywatch

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Activitywatch alternatives

See how Activitywatch compares to 6 alternative apps you can switch to.

Co-MolibBest FitPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Ditch ActivityWatch's setup complexity for Clockify's instant team dashboards—if you can accept cloud storage of sensitive usage logs.
ManictimeWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--ManicTime delivers ActivityWatch's privacy benefits through a commercial, polished desktop app with professional support—trading open-source freedom for enterprise reliability.
WakatimeWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Trade ActivityWatch's privacy sovereignty for WakaTime's zero-maintenance cloud analytics and superior developer-specific productivity metrics.
RescuetimeWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Trade control for convenience — RescueTime delivers cloud analytics and FocusTime blocking that ActivityWatch lacks, but forces data into proprietary servers at $9-12/seat.
TimescribeWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Trading local privacy for managerial visibility, Timescribe centralizes team time data that ActivityWatch keeps distributed on individual devices.
OrkanaNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Orkana is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.

Co-Molib and Manictime selected for comparison.

Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
Activityw...

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Open Source

Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.

Co-Molib

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Public pricing

Public catalog pricing estimate.

Manictime

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Public pricing

Public catalog pricing estimate.

3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
Activityw...

$0

No migration in the current app baseline.

Co-Molib

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After $1,500 estimated migration cost.

Manictime

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After $3,000 estimated migration cost.

Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
Activityw...

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Co-Molib

75/100

Clockify excels for agencies and remote teams requiring centralized oversight of billable hours without technical setup. Marketing and consulting teams adopt it quickly for client reporting, but privacy-focused developers and compliance-heavy organizations will reject its cloud-native data model within weeks.

Manictime

70/100

ManicTime excels for professionals and small teams seeking hassle-free automatic time tracking with local data storage. Compliance-conscious organizations prefer its commercial backing over ActivityWatch's community support, though technical teams sacrifice custom watcher development and code auditability.

Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
Activityw...

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Public adoption signal for the current app.

Co-Molib

low

Co-Molib is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 2 weeks and $1,500 one-time cost.

Manictime

low

Manictime is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $3,000 one-time cost.

User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
Activityw...

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Co-Molib

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5200 reviews

Manictime

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Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
Activityw...

No migration needed

Co-Molib

2 weeks

High

Co-Molib is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 2 weeks and $1,500 one-time cost.

Manictime

4 weeks

High

Manictime is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $3,000 one-time cost.

Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
Activityw...

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Co-Molib

$1,500

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Manictime

$3,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
Activityw...

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Co-Molib

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Supports 80 native integrations.

Manictime

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Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
Activityw...

100%

Co-Molib

0%

  • All data stored on remote servers not locally
  • Requires active internet connection for full functionality
  • No self-hosted deployment options available
  • Closed source codebase prevents security audits
Manictime

0%

  • Closed-source codebase prevents security audits
  • No extensible watcher architecture for custom trackers
  • Limited query API compared to open-source flexibility
  • Requires paid license vs free ActivityWatch
  • Lacks self-hosted web dashboard option
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
Activityw...

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Co-Molib
SOC 2 Type IIGDPR
Manictime

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Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
Activityw...

You already standardize on this app.

Co-Molib

You prioritize team visibility and invoicing features over data privacy and local storage

Manictime

You want automatic time tracking with a polished UI and commercial support without managing open-source infrastructure

Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
Activityw...

Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.

Co-Molib

You require offline operation, self-hosting, or cannot allow productivity data to leave local machines

Manictime

You require open-source extensibility, custom query APIs, or zero software licensing costs

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