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Backlog vs ActivityWatch

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Backlog

5.0
Productivity

ActivityWatch

7.5
Productivity

Time tracker

Metric Backlog ActivityWatch
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 5.0 7.5
30-day Installs 8 225
90-day Installs 15 634
365-day Installs 59 1.6K
Version 1.8.0 0.13.2
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 435 16.9K
GitHub Forks 85 840
Open Issues 34 179
License MIT MPL-2.0
Language Vue Python
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Backlog

Backlog is a simple desktop app for managing lists of todos, tasks, and backlog items. It offers a clean interface and markdown support, making it ideal for those who prefer a straightforward task management tool.

Backlog allows users to create and manage lists of items, such as todos and tasks, using a desktop interface with markdown support.

Pros

  • + Open-source
  • + Clean design
  • + Markdown support

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Low install count

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