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Automatic time tracking and focus tools to boost productivity.

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About RescueTime

RescueTime is a powerful productivity suite designed to help individuals and teams take control of their time and improve focus. It automatically tracks time spent on applications and websites, providing detailed insights into daily work patterns without manual entry. The platform offers two core tools: RescueTime Focus for distraction blocking and personal productivity, and RescueTime Timesheets for automated project, client, and task tracking. The software features automatic activity logging, customizable focus sessions to block distractions, goal setting with real-time alerts, and comprehensive reporting. For teams, it provides aggregated productivity reports, key tool usage insights, and shared project management capabilities, all while respecting individual privacy. It also includes features like billable rates, offline activity tracking, and integrations with popular tools. RescueTime is ideal for freelancers, solopreneurs, small businesses, and larger teams across various industries including healthcare, legal, creative, and tech. It helps professionals optimize their schedules, refine project estimates, simplify client billing, and foster a culture of focused, efficient work.

Key Features

Automatic activity tracking for apps and websites
Focus Sessions with distraction blocking
Personalized goals and real-time alerts
Automated timesheets for projects, clients, and tasks
Detailed productivity and category reports
Offline activity logging
Billable rates and invoicing support
Team management with role-based access control

Pros

Eliminates manual time entry with automatic tracking
Enhances focus through distraction blocking and alerts
Provides deep insights into individual and team productivity patterns
Simplifies client billing and project management with automated timesheets
Supports both individual and team-level productivity needs
Offers flexible reporting and data export options

Cons

Requires app installation on devices for tracking
No cross-team blocking of distracting sites or apps; individual control only
Invoice billing only available for teams with 100 or more users
Can have a learning curve to customize categories and project assignments effectively
Potential privacy concerns for some users due to continuous activity monitoring

Pricing

Solo Focus: $7/month (annual billing) or $9/month (monthly billing). Solo+ Timesheets +Focus: $12/month (annual billing) or $15/month (monthly billing). Team Focus: $10/user/month (annual billing) or $12/user/month (monthly billing). Team+ Timesheets +Focus: $16/user/month (annual billing) or $18/user/month (monthly billing). All paid plans include a 14-day free trial.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, all paid plans include a 14-day free trial, with no charge until the trial period ends.

Yes, RescueTime requires installing an app on your computer to run in the background and collect activity data for reports.

RescueTime collects app and website usage data for reports but never shares, sells, or uses it for advertising, nor does it collect keystrokes, form input, or screenshots.

No, distraction blocking is an individual feature; each team member can use Focus Sessions to block sites and apps for themselves.

RescueTime accepts major credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) and PayPal, with invoice billing available for teams of 100 or more users.