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RescueTime

RescueTime is a time tracking and productivity tool that helps users understand and manage their time more effectively across applications and websites.

Introduction

RescueTime is a comprehensive time management and productivity tool designed to help individuals and teams gain insights into their daily habits and improve focus. It automatically tracks time spent on applications and websites, providing detailed reports on how time is allocated. Key features include:

  • Automatic Time Tracking: Monitors application and website usage in the background.
  • Focus Sessions: Blocks distracting websites and applications to enhance concentration.
  • Goals & Alerts: Sets personalized goals and receives alerts to stay on track.
  • Timesheets: Automates project tracking and generates timesheets for accurate billing and reporting.
  • Team Productivity Reports: Offers insights into team productivity trends and key tool usage.

RescueTime is ideal for freelancers, remote teams, and businesses looking to optimize productivity, manage projects efficiently, and gain a clear understanding of time allocation.

Latest News

RescueTime Release Notes

RescueTime Release Notes

8/5/2026

# RescueTime Release Notes ## 3.2.12.3 - 2026/04/28 (Release) Changes: Fixes Firefox v150 browser tracking on windows ## 3.2.12.2 - 2026/03/06 (Release) Upgrade dependencies Move to 64bit Windows executable ## 3.2.11.5 - 2025/08/11 (Release) Changes: Adds Timers support Improves error messaging ## 3...

What were the updates in 2024? - Community Discussion - RescueTime

What were the updates in 2024? - Community Discussion - RescueTime

8/5/2026

# What were the updates in 2024? Hi everyone :), I am about to renew my yearly license for a tool I’ve been using instead of RescueTime over last year. I would like to review change done to RescueTime over 2024. Can I find a summary anywhere? Most recent update on RescueTime Blog is from October 202...

RescueTime (@rescuetime) • Instagram photos and videos

RescueTime (@rescuetime) • Instagram photos and videos

8/5/2026

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Recent product history and hopes going forward 2025+ - RescueTime General Topics - RescueTime

Recent product history and hopes going forward 2025+ - RescueTime General Topics - RescueTime

8/5/2026

Thanks for the detailed updates! I’m excited to see the new timesheet mode as that’s something I’ve been hoping for since I started using Rescuetime for measuring time spent on contractor work in 2015! [...] work space by adding value all around the idea of focus sessions. The update brought brain c...

Future Pricing Changes - RescueTime General Topics - RescueTime

Future Pricing Changes - RescueTime General Topics - RescueTime

8/5/2026

# Future Pricing Changes We’ve updated our pricing plans! RescueTime now offers two Solo tiers (Solo Focus and Solo+, which includes Timesheets) and two corresponding Team tiers. These updates give you more flexibility and help us continue improving the tools you rely on every day. You may have noti...

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FAQ

User Reviews

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Pricing

Pricing Model: Freemium

Lite Plan

Basic plan available after trial or cancellation of paid plans.

Free
N/A

Solo (Focus) - Monthly

Focus features for individuals

$9/month
monthly

Solo (Focus) - Yearly

Focus features for individuals

$7/month (billed annually as $84 USD)
yearly

Solo+ (Timesheets + Focus) - Monthly

Timesheets plus Focus features for individuals

$15/month
monthly

Solo+ (Timesheets + Focus) - Yearly

Timesheets plus Focus features for individuals

$12/month (billed annually as $144 USD)
yearly

Team (Focus) - Monthly

Focus features for teams

$12/month/user
monthly, per-user

Team (Focus) - Yearly

Focus features for teams

$10/month/user (billed annually as $120 USD)
yearly, per-user

Team+ (Timesheets + Focus) - Monthly

Timesheets plus Focus features for teams

$18/month/user
monthly, per-user

Team+ (Timesheets + Focus) - Yearly

Timesheets plus Focus features for teams

$16/month/user (billed annually as $192 USD)
yearly, per-user

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