# ActivityWatch vs Paymo

| Attribute | ActivityWatch | Paymo |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 49.2 (39% (low)) | 45.6 (76% (high)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 22 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 18,720 | - |
| deployment.options | `{"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | A cloud-based platform combining time tracking, project management, task collaboration, and invoicing to help small businesses manage client work efficiently and bill accurately. |
| integrations.count | - | 3 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"LambdaTest"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"PayPal"}]` |
| language.primary | Python | - |
| license.spdx | MPL-2.0 | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://activitywatch.net","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T21:58:17.136Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"$0/month forever","features":["Unlimited Time Tracking","Unlimited Invoices","Unlimited Tasks","Task List View","Desktop & Mobile Apps","1GB Storage"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Basic time tracking and task management for solo professionals","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"1","clients":"1","storage":"1GB"}},{"free":false,"name":"Solo","summary":"$5.9/mo (first 3 months), then $9.9/mo","features":["Unlimited Time Tracking","Unlimited Invoices","Flat Rate Projects","Retainer Projects (limited to 3)","Task Kanban View","Guest Access","In-App Tech Support","Desktop & Mobile Apps","5GB Storage"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":5.9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Enhanced features including project templates and guest access","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"1","storage":"5GB","retainer_projects":"3"}},{"free":false,"name":"Plus","summary":"$10.9/user/mo (first 3 months), then $15.9/user/mo","features":["Everything in Solo","Recurring Invoices","Estimates & Expenses","Integrations & API Access","50GB Storage"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":10.9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Team collaboration features including recurring invoices and integrations","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"50GB"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$16.9/mo (first 3 months), then $23.9/mo","features":["Everything in Plus","Project Schedule Timeline","Timesheet Approvals","Automatic Ghost Bookings","Employee Leave Management","Priority Support","Online Remote Assistance","500GB Storage"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":16.9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Advanced team features with timeline management and approval workflows","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"500GB"}}],"summary":"From free to $16.9/mo with 15-day free trial. Up to 40% discount with annual billing.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.paymoapp.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T22:03:01.894Z","freeTrialDays":15,"startingPrice":{"amount":5.9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":5.9,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 13 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.14.0b4-research","date":"2026-08-20T13:15:13Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.14.0b4-research"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.14.0b4","date":"2026-08-20T12:20:38Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.14.0b4"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.14.0b3-research","date":"2026-08-06T12:38:34Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.14.0b3-research"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.14.0b3","date":"2026-07-28T13:39:58Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.14.0b3"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.14.0b2","date":"2026-07-22T13:50:25Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.14.0b2"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.14.0b1","date":"2026-05-07T12:04:28Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.14.0b1"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.13.2","date":"2024-10-05T13:47:17Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.13.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.13.1","date":"2024-06-10T15:19:12Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.13.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.13.0","date":"2024-06-04T13:07:35Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.13.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.12.3b19","date":"2024-05-11T13:55:04Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.12.3b19"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.12.3b18","date":"2024-05-07T19:33:55Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.12.3b18"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.12.3b17","date":"2024-05-06T17:18:27Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.12.3b17"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.12.3b16","date":"2024-01-06T09:12:06Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.12.3b16"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.12.3b15","date":"2023-11-22T12:28:19Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.12.3b15"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.12.3b14","date":"2023-11-21T15:53:23Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.12.3b14"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.12.3b13","date":"2023-11-16T16:09:57Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.12.3b13"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.12.3b12","date":"2023-10-25T06:28:41Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.12.3b12"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.12.3b11","date":"2023-10-19T15:00:06Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.12.3b11"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.12.3b10","date":"2023-09-13T09:30:12Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.12.3b10"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.12.3b9","date":"2023-08-30T22:10:31Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.12.3b9"}]` | - |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 99 |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.pci | - | yes |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2FActivityWatch%2Factivitywatch&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Time Tracking)

| Capability | ActivityWatch | Paymo |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Manual timesheet entry | - | - |
| Browser extension stopwatch | - | - |
| Automated background activity tracking | - | - |
| Project and task hierarchy | - | - |
| Billable hourly rates invoicing | - | - |
| Employee screenshot surveillance | - | - |
| Idle timeout detection | - | - |
| Geofencing gps tracking mobile | - | - |
| Jira asana trello native extensions | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T16:43:44.586Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*