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Compare RescueTime and Timely 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (76.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$9.00 1 User Per Month
RescueTime
Star Rating
(94)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 2 pricing plansTimely
Star Rating
(477)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$9.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Timely excels in user satisfaction, boasting a higher overall rating compared to RescueTime. Users appreciate Timely's clean and user-friendly interface, which simplifies time tracking and enhances productivity.
- According to verified reviews, Timely's automatic time tracking feature is a standout, significantly reducing the need for manual entries. This feature is particularly praised for ensuring accurate tracking of work activities, making it a favorite among users.
- Users say that RescueTime offers unique features like a distraction-blocking tool and the ability to set goals with alerts, which help maintain focus and productivity. However, some users feel that it may not fully align with their specific workflow needs.
- Reviewers mention that Timely's reporting capabilities are highly effective, allowing users to easily assign time by client and generate insightful reports. This functionality is especially beneficial for consultants who need to track billable hours efficiently.
- G2 reviewers highlight that RescueTime has made significant improvements over the years, with users noting the consistent support and focus on enhancing work efficiency. Features like Guided Focus Sessions have been particularly well-received.
- According to recent feedback, while both products offer solid time tracking capabilities, Timely's overall ease of use and setup is frequently commended, making it a more attractive option for users looking for a straightforward implementation process.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
RescueTime
RescueTime Lite
Free
- A personalized daily Focus Work goal
- Real time tracking of your daily goal and access to yesterday's results
- A weekly report of your activities, goals and distractions
Timely
Starter
$9.00
1 User Per Month
For Solo/Micro business
Finish timesheets in 10 min, bill for 20% more hours.
- Max 5 users
- 20 Active projects
- Unlimited Teams
Free Trial
RescueTime
Free Trial is available
Timely
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
84
9.3
391
Ease of Use
8.7
84
9.5
393
Ease of Setup
8.3
9
9.2
204
Ease of Admin
8.3
5
9.4
149
Quality of Support
8.1
34
9.5
307
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.3
5
9.6
145
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
81
9.6
393
Features by Category
Automation
Not enough data
8.3
34
Logistics
Not enough data
8.7
36
Not enough data
8.9
36
Not enough data
8.1
35
Management
Not enough data
8.2
37
Not enough data
8.2
36
Not enough data
7.5
32
Not enough data
9.2
35
Not enough data
9.1
35
Not enough data
8.4
33
Not enough data
8.0
31
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.0
35
Not enough data
8.2
34
Not enough data
8.4
34
Cost Tracking
Not enough data
8.8
42
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
8.5
38
Time Tracking
8.2
32
9.4
333
8.6
50
9.4
344
7.6
18
9.2
281
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
8.1
193
Feature Not Available
7.4
165
Feature Not Available
8.6
208
Mobile Time Tracking
9.2
56
9.2
310
Administration
Feature Not Available
8.5
225
Feature Not Available
8.9
241
8.4
17
8.3
233
Feature Not Available
8.4
180
8.1
8
8.9
241
Platform
9.3
23
9.0
292
7.4
17
8.3
225
Feature Not Available
8.1
185
9.0
21
9.4
305
7.5
19
8.5
228
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
RescueTime and Timely are categorized as Time Tracking
Unique Categories
RescueTime has no unique categories
Timely is categorized as Project Cost Management and Time & Attendance
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
RescueTime
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Timely
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Higher Education
9.8%
Marketing and Advertising
8.7%
Internet
6.5%
Information Technology and Services
6.5%
Computer Software
6.5%
Other
62.0%
Marketing and Advertising
13.3%
Computer Software
10.7%
Design
9.4%
Information Technology and Services
7.9%
Consulting
5.4%
Other
53.2%
Discussions
RescueTime has no discussions with answers
Is there a way to format reports? i.e modify the printed output?
2 Comments
M
Hey!
We currently don't have a way of formatting the PDF output from Timely. Have you tried using the shareable report feature? That way you can send a...Read more
How can I make tags more custom and easy to use for multiple projects?
2 Comments
M
Hi Daniel!
Sorry for the late reply – but here goes!
What exactly do you mean by more custom? You can re-use a list of tags for multiple projects, so...Read more
Will you offer integration with Fiken in the future? www.fiken.no
1 Comment
Official Response from Timely
Hi Jermund. A Fiken integration is not on our short-term roadmap, though we do plan on developing more invoicing integrations in the future.
Here's where...Read more
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