RescueTime
The Astronaut's Review
Expert analysis by The Software Astronaut
Astronaut's Score
The Verdict
The automatic time tracker that shows where your time really goes.
Our Take
RescueTime runs in the background tracking how you spend time on devices. The insights reveal actual productivity patterns.
Best For
- Understanding time usage
- Productivity improvement
- Those wanting automatic tracking
- Remote workers
Consider Alternatives If
- Those uncomfortable with monitoring
- Manual time tracking preference
- Simple needs
Rating Breakdown
In-Depth Analysis
Overview
RescueTime is an automatic time tracking tool that runs in the background, categorizing time spent on applications and websites.
Ease of Use
RescueTime is set-and-forget. Install and it tracks. The insights are automatic.
Key Strengths
- Automatic tracking
- Productivity insights
- Focus time features
- Goals and alerts
- Cross-device
- Background operation
Limitations to Consider
- Privacy considerations
- Passive tracking only
- Categories need tuning
- Browser extension needed
Pricing Analysis
Lite version free. Premium at $12/month or $78/year.
Final Thoughts
RescueTime is valuable for understanding time usage. Privacy-conscious users should consider carefully. The automation is the key feature.
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Popular Integrations
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Note: Integration availability may vary based on your subscription plan. Visit the official RescueTime website or check our individual product pages for the most up-to-date integration information.
About RescueTime
Automatic time tracking and focus tool
Key Features
Feature Availability
| Feature | RescueTime |
|---|---|
Cloud-Based Accessible from any device with internet | |
Mobile App Native mobile applications available | Partial |
API Access Programmatic access for integrations | Partial |
Free Trial Try before you buy | |
Free Tier Permanently free plan available | |
24/7 Support Round-the-clock customer assistance | Partial |
SSO/SAML Enterprise single sign-on | Partial |
Data Export Export your data anytime | |
Integrations Connect with other tools | |
Custom Branding White-label capabilities | Partial |
Pricing Overview
Free / Premium $12/month
Integration & API
- API Supported
- Yes
- API Auth Methods
- Not specified
- API Protocols
- Not specified
- Native Integrations
- SlackGoogle CalendarZapier
- Marketplace
- Not specified
- Zapier
- Yes
Mobile
- Mobile App
- Yes
- Platforms
- Android
- Mobile Pricing
- Free
Delivery & Infrastructure
- Deployment Type
- Desktop + Mobile
- Browsers
- Not specified
- Data Centers
- Not specified
- Languages
- English
Pricing & Licensing
- Contract Duration
- MonthlyAnnual
- License Mix
- Not specified
- Trial Days
- 14 days
- Currency
- USD
Support
- Channels
- EmailDocumentation
- Hours
- Not specified
- Dedicated Manager
- Not specified
- Training
- No