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TopTracker vs ActivityWatch

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

TopTracker

6.0
Productivity

Time tracking and invoice processing

ActivityWatch

7.5
Productivity

Time tracker

Metric TopTracker ActivityWatch
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 6.0 7.5
30-day Installs 2 244
90-day Installs 7 660
365-day Installs 45 1.7K
Version 1.6.2,6524 0.13.2
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 16.9K
GitHub Forks 840
Open Issues 179
License MPL-2.0
Language Python
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

TopTracker

TopTracker is a comprehensive tool for freelancers, offering time tracking and payment processing features. It integrates with payment services, making it ideal for managing client payments efficiently. The app's tailored approach for freelancers sets it apart in the productivity space.

TopTracker helps freelancers track their time and manage client payments effectively.

Pros

  • + Tailored specifically for freelancers' needs
  • + Integration with popular payment services
  • + Developed by Toptal, a reputable company

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Low installation numbers suggest limited adoption

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