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Understand your time usage automatically and block distractions

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235 reviews tracked

The Bottom Line

Entry price

From $12/mo (free plan available)

Biggest pro

Automatic tracking

Biggest con

Privacy concerns

TL;DR - RescueTime

  • RescueTime is an automatic time-tracking app for productivity insights
  • It monitors app and website usage to help you understand your habits
  • Free tier available, Premium at $12/month
Pricing: Free plan available
Best for: Growing teams
4.4/5 across review platforms

What is RescueTime?

Editorial review
RescueTime runs quietly in the background, tracking how you spend time on your devices. Automatic categorization shows productive vs. distracting time. FocusTime blocks distracting sites during work hours. Weekly reports reveal patterns in your work habits. Goal setting helps improve productivity over time. Understand where your time really goes without manual tracking.

Available on: Web

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Automatic tracking
  • Detailed reports
  • Focus sessions

Cons

  • Privacy concerns
  • Limited free tier

Ratings Across the Web

4.4(235 reviews)

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Key Features

Automatic trackingProductivity reportsFocus timeGoalsAlertsIntegrations

Pricing Plans

Free Trial

Lite

Free

Basic tracking

  • Basic time tracking
  • Weekly summary
  • Limited history
  • Dashboard

Premium

$12/month

Full features

  • Detailed tracking
  • Focus sessions
  • Goals & alerts
  • Unlimited history

How RescueTime's pricing compares

At $12/mo, RescueTime is the most premium of its 4 direct competitors.

RescueTime
$12

Entry paid plan, monthly.

Reviews

4.4/5

Across 235 verified user reviews on Capterra, G2

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RescueTime FAQ

How does RescueTime work?

RescueTime runs in the background and automatically tracks time spent on apps and websites.

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