Comparison

A private, local-first RescueTime alternative for Mac

Trackr is a private, local-first alternative to RescueTime for macOS. Unlike a cloud productivity dashboard, Trackr keeps your activity history on your Mac, requires no Trackr account, and costs $4.99 once.

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Facts last checked June 20, 2026 against RescueTime pricing

Factor	Trackr	RescueTime
Price	$4.99 one-time	Solo from $7/month billed annually, or $9 month-to-month
Subscription	No	Yes
Data location	On your Mac	Account-based reports across web, mobile, and desktop apps
Account required	No Trackr account	Yes
Platform	macOS 11+ native app	Web, mobile, and desktop apps
Automatic tracking	Yes	Yes
Focus model	Simple active/idle focus score	Focus sessions, productivity reports, and timesheets tiers
Best for	Private personal rhythm	Productivity reporting, distraction blocking, teams, and timesheets

Why people choose Trackr

You want a quiet Mac timeline instead of a productivity report system.
You do not want your personal activity history stored in a cloud dashboard.
You prefer a one-time purchase over another monthly subscription.
You only need personal visibility into active time, idle drift, and recent rhythm.

When RescueTime is the better choice

You need team reporting, role-based controls, or shared productivity categories.
You want distraction blocking and focus-session workflows built into the tracker.
You need timesheets, client/project tracking, or integrations like Slack and Asana.

Trackr for Mac

Private activity tracking for $4.99 once.

Keep the shape of your day readable without a cloud dashboard or subscription.

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