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24 alternatives to Foreground

Automatic private time tracking for apps & sites on Windows

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Foreground launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Automatic private time tracking for OS X▲429

   Qbserve keeps track of what you do on your Mac and provides constant feedback on your productivity. This way you can stay focused and develop better habits. It automatically tracks work hours and can generate invoices based on the collected data. No need to remember to start and stop time tracking.

   2016 · qotoqot.com · its alternatives →

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   TrackerJam▲396

   Automatic browser web time tracking

   2024 · trackerjam.com · its alternatives →

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   TimeMaster▲321

   Enhance focus and productivity with automated time tracking

   2024 · its alternatives →

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   Trace▲254

   A time tracker that visualizes your app activity

   2024 · trytrace.app · its alternatives →

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   Minute▲338

   Open source time tracking app for individuals

   2024 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   TimeTurtle▲95

   Clutter-free time tracking based on an interactive timeline

   2019 · its alternatives →

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   Time Cop – A simple, private, open-source time tracking app▲334

   The Pokies runs 2,200+ certified pokies with a daily reload every day of the week. Instant PayID banking, ten-tier VIP cashback and 24/7 support. Login now.

   2020 · timecop.app · its alternatives →

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   Shepherd▲290

   Focus & Productivity Time Tracker

   Feb 2026 · shepherdtime.com · its alternatives →

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   Notion Time Tracking by Everhour▲92

   Notion time tracker for reporting, budgeting, and payroll

   2022 · everhour.com · its alternatives →

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    Trackr▲174

    Keep track of the time you spend on websites

    2015 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Paymo Track▲104

    Automatically track and register time spent on desktop apps

    2023 · paymoapp.com · its alternatives →

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    Trackabi▲78

    Reinventing time tracking with gamification

    2022 · trackabi.com · its alternatives →

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    Time tracking with plain text files▲94

    Command-line tool for time tracking in a human-readable, plain-text file format. - jotaen/klog

    2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Instant - Website Time Tracker▲79

    Track the time you spend on websites in your Mac Menubar 🕑🌏💻

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    ActivityWatch▲130

    Track how you spend your time. Privacy-focused & open source

    2019 · activitywatch.net · its alternatives →

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    Todoist Time Tracking by Everhour▲99

    Todoist time tracker for reporting, budgeting & payroll

    2023 · everhour.com · its alternatives →

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    Trackabi▲95

    Embrace gamification, deadly dull time tracking can be fun

    2021 · trackabi.com · its alternatives →

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    Clockify▲149

    Time tracking tool for big teams

    2017 · clockify.me · its alternatives →

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    Chronoscope▲117

    Automated time tracking for software teams

    2024 · chronoinnovation.com · its alternatives →

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    Futuramo Time Tracker▲112

    Track, analyze, and manage time more effectively

    2017 · futuramo.com · its alternatives →

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    Hubstaff▲87

    Time tracking software with screenshots, activity levels...

    2015 · hubstaff.com · its alternatives →

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    Timefibers▲96

    Automatic time and productivity tracker powered by AI

    2020 · its alternatives →

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    WorkingHours▲73

    An easy-to-learn, easy-to-use time tracking app for macOS

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Clockify for Mac▲84

    The only truly free time tracker & timesheet for teams

    2018 · clockify.me · its alternatives →

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