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ActivityWatch vs Dayflow
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
ActivityWatch
7.5Time tracker
Dayflow
8.0Generate a timeline of your day, automatically
| Metric | ActivityWatch | Dayflow |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Productivity |
| AI Score | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 225 | 61 |
| 90-day Installs | 634 | 141 |
| 365-day Installs | 1.6K | 911 |
| Version | 0.13.2 | 1.11.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 16.9K | 5.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 840 | 302 |
| Open Issues | 179 | 33 |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Sep 25, 2025 |
Reviews
ActivityWatch
ActivityWatch is a unique, open-source time tracker that automatically records your activity across applications. It's privacy-focused, cross-platform, and extensible, making it ideal for remote workers and developers seeking transparency into their work patterns.
Automatically tracks time spent across applications to provide insights into productivity and usage patterns.
Pros
- + Open-source and privacy-focused
- + Cross-platform support
- + Extensible with plugins and integrations
Cons
- - Lacks auto-updates
- - Significant number of open issues may indicate areas needing improvement
Dayflow
Dayflow creates a timeline of your daily activities, offering features like 1-click standups and time visualizations. It benefits those looking to track productivity and performance, with options for local AI or custom keys.
Generates a timeline of your daily work activities.
Pros
- + Focus on privacy with local AI or BYO key
- + Visualizes time effectively
- + Aids in daily standups and performance reviews
Cons
- - May not appeal to everyone
- - Occasional bugs, though promptly fixed