What is ManicTime used for?

ManicTime is an automatic time tracker for Windows, Mac and Linux with timesheets and reports, available with local storage or a cloud or on-premise server. It is a good fit for teams that need self-hosted time tracking, and freelancers and professionals billing by the hour.

How much does ManicTime cost?

Paid plans for ManicTime start at $7 per seat per month, and there is no free plan. A free trial is available.

Is ManicTime open source?

No. ManicTime is proprietary (closed-source) software. Open-source alternatives to ManicTime include ActivityWatch.

Can I self-host ManicTime?

Yes. Although ManicTime is closed source, it can be self-hosted on your own servers, and the vendor also offers a hosted version.

What are some alternatives to ManicTime?

ManicTime competes with RescueTime, Timing and Timely. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source ManicTime alternatives.

ManicTime: features, pricing and alternatives

About ManicTime

ManicTime is an automatic time tracking application for individuals and teams. It captures work activity such as the applications and documents in use, can add screenshots and track idle and away time, and lets users assign tracked time to projects or tasks to build accurate timesheets.

Other features include auto-tagging rules, search, productivity categorization, time tracking reports, automated email reports, invoicing from a timesheet, and attendance, vacation and overtime tracking. There is also a time tracking API, integrations with tools such as Jira, GitHub, Asana, Harvest and QuickBooks Online, and an MCP server for AI-based time tracking.

A distinguishing point is deployment choice. ManicTime can be used with cloud or on-premise servers, including a self-hosted deployment, and has privacy controls over what is recorded. It is a commercial product sold with a free trial and pricing page.

Key features

Automatic tracking on Windows, Mac and Linux
Screenshots and idle time tracking
Project and task assignment with tagging rules
Timesheets, reports and invoicing
Attendance and leave tracking
Cloud or on-premise deployment

Good fit for

→Teams that need self-hosted time tracking
→Freelancers and professionals billing by the hour

Tags: time-tracking; automatic; self-hosted; timesheets; windows; linux; attendance

ManicTime: questions and answers

What is ManicTime used for?: ManicTime is an automatic time tracker for Windows, Mac and Linux with timesheets and reports, available with local storage or a cloud or on-premise server. It is a good fit for teams that need self-hosted time tracking, and freelancers and professionals billing by the hour.
How much does ManicTime cost?: Paid plans for ManicTime start at $7 per seat per month, and there is no free plan. A free trial is available.
Is ManicTime open source?: No. ManicTime is proprietary (closed-source) software. Open-source alternatives to ManicTime include ActivityWatch.
Can I self-host ManicTime?: Yes. Although ManicTime is closed source, it can be self-hosted on your own servers, and the vendor also offers a hosted version.
What are some alternatives to ManicTime?: ManicTime competes with RescueTime, Timing and Timely. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source ManicTime alternatives.