Independent business software profile

ActivityWatch

Open-source activity-tracking software using local watchers, event buckets and reports to help individuals understand computer usage.

ToolScout view

ActivityWatch suits people who want to examine how computer time is spent without beginning with a manager-facing time sheet. Its window and idle watchers collect activity signals, with optional browser tracking and a bucket-and-event model for deeper analysis. It is not a substitute for client billing approvals, timesheet policy or workforce scheduling. Local setup and the meaning of recorded activity need attention, especially when interpreting idle time. Choose it for personal visibility and extensibility, rather than for an all-in-one professional services workflow.

Before you choose: Install the required watchers on a representative device, inspect event categories and decide whether personal reports meet the intended workflow.

Best for

individuals seeking detailed self-managed time-use data
technical users interested in extending personal activity collection

Key capabilities

active-window watcheridle-time watcherbrowser-tab watcherevent bucketslocal REST API

Pricing at a glance

The application is open source; evaluate device setup, retention, storage and any separately selected hosting rather than assume a commercial subscription.

Category: business

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Frequently asked questions

What is ActivityWatch best for?

ActivityWatch is recorded in the ToolScout catalog for individuals seeking detailed self-managed time-use data, technical users interested in extending personal activity collection.

How current is this ActivityWatch profile?

Information last checked 2026-10-11.

Information last checked 2026-10-11. Product details can change. Affiliate relationships do not influence ToolScout rankings or recommendations.