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TimeScribe vs Furtherance

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

TimeScribe

8.0
Productivity

Working time tracker

Furtherance

7.0
Productivity

Time tracker

Metric TimeScribe Furtherance
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 20 2
90-day Installs 86 15
365-day Installs 389 68
Version 1.13.0 26.7.0
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 753 379
GitHub Forks 67 31
Open Issues 12 5
License GPL-3.0 GPL-3.0
Language PHP Rust
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen May 20, 2025 Oct 3, 2024

Reviews

TimeScribe

TimeScribe is a privacy-focused, open-source time tracking app that operates offline, making it ideal for users who value data control and prefer cross-platform functionality.

Tracks working hours offline with a focus on privacy and no external dependencies.

Pros

  • + Open-source and privacy-focused with offline functionality.
  • + Cross-platform support for macOS and Windows.
  • + Active community and regular updates.

Cons

  • - UI is built using PHP, which may affect performance.
  • - Limited to offline use without cloud features.

Furtherance

Furtherance is a privacy-focused time tracker that allows users to monitor their work without external tracking. It offers self-hosting capabilities and is built with Rust, ensuring security and performance. Ideal for productivity enthusiasts who value privacy.

Furtherance tracks time usage and productivity, offering insights and analytics without external data collection.

Pros

  • + Open-source and privacy-focused
  • + Self-hosting capabilities
  • + No external tracking
  • + Built with Rust for security and performance

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Some reported bugs in functionality