ActivityWatch vs Timely
On the evidence we track, Timely leads this comparison with a composite score of 69/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for time tracking. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
ActivityWatch
An open-source time tracking application that monitors applications and websites you use on your device. It prioritizes privacy by storing all activity data locally rather than uploading to cloud servers, giving you complete control over your information.
Timely
LeaderA time tracking platform that automatically records work activity across web and desktop applications, using AI to allocate time to projects and complete timesheets for teams at consultancies, agencies, and SaaS businesses. Designed to eliminate manual timesheet chasing while maintaining privacy and trust within teams.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
Timely
LeaderFrom free tier. Paid plans from $9/user/month (annual billing).
- FreeFree
- Starter$9/user/month billed annually; $11/user/month billed monthly
- Premium$16/user/month billed annually; $20/user/month billed monthly
- Unlimited$22/user/month billed annually; $28/user/month billed monthly
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
ActivityWatch
Not documented yet.
Timely
Leader- Jira
- Asana
- Linear
- ClickUp
- Clubhouse
- Basecamp
- Xero
- QuickBooks
- FreshBooks
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Slack
- Gmail
- Microsoft Teams
- Git
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.