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TimeScribe vs Wakatime

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

TimeScribe

8.0
Productivity

Working time tracker

Wakatime

7.0
Developer Tools

System tray app for automatic time tracking

Metric TimeScribe Wakatime
Category Productivity Developer Tools
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 20 24
90-day Installs 86 101
365-day Installs 389 455
Version 1.13.0 5.28.3
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 753 216
GitHub Forks 67 36
Open Issues 12 20
License GPL-3.0 BSD-3-Clause
Language PHP Swift
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen May 20, 2025 Jan 4, 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.

Wakatime

Wakatime is a system tray app that automatically tracks time usage across various applications, offering insights into coding habits. It integrates with tools like Xcode, Figma, and Postman, making it ideal for developers and teams seeking productivity metrics.

Automatically tracks time usage across applications and provides metrics on coding habits.

Pros

  • + Open-source with transparency and customization options.
  • + Integrates with popular development tools.
  • + Strong community and positive reputation.

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates may lead to using outdated versions.
  • - Potential tracking issues with certain applications.