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RescueTime vs Time Doctor

Time Tracking pricing comparison · 2026

RescueTime pricing ranges from $7–$16/user/month, while Time Doctor ranges from $6.67–$20/user/month. RescueTime is typically 14% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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RescueTime
RescueTime is a time management and productivity tracking tool that automatically monitors
verified 12w ago
$600 $3.6K
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Time Doctor
Time Tracking pricing intelligence
verified 4mo ago
$600 $3.6K
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Annual license estimate
RescueTime costs $600 less than Time · 25 seats where applicable
Cheapest $3.6K
Spread 14%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Solo+
$3.6K/yr
year 1 license · $12/seat
Standard
$4.2K/yr
year 1 license · $14/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
No Vendr data
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Not in Vendr's deal flow
Median annual
$600/yr
Vendr · n=192
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 5 sourced facts
3 hidden-cost · 1 contract · 1 review platform
Last verified 2mo ago
Confidence Limited confidence
Sources 6 sourced facts
2 contract · Vendr median · 3 review platforms
Last verified 3mo ago
Confidence Medium confidence
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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
3 documented
  • Implementation Costs
    1 source
  • Onboarding Fees
    1 source
  • Training Costs
    1 source
No hidden costs documented
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Contract terms

The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.

RescueTime
Time
Auto-renewal
Yes
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Cancellation
Users can cancel their subscription at any time without penalty.
✓ Monthly billing allows cancellation at any time; annual contracts require 30 days written notice before renewal and are generally non-refundable once committed.
Commitment
✓ Monthly and annual subscription options are available; annual billing provides a significant discount, with the Solo plan dropping from $12 per month to $6.50 per month and the Team plan from $9 per user per month to $6 per user per month.
Annual billing requires an upfront yearly payment and a non-refundable commitment, with charges based on minimum user agreements even if fewer users are active.
Price escalation
New subscriptions are subject to updated prices, while long-time users with grandfathered accounts retain their current price until April 15, 2026, unless they change plans or cancel.
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Can downgrade
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
G2
4.2out of 5 (93)
Best for
Individuals who want automatic time tracking and focus tools
Watch out
Mobile App Limitations and Issues
TrustRadius
7.9out of 5 (104)
Trustpilot
4.1out of 5 (235)
G2
4.4out of 5 (493)
Best for
Small teams needing basic time tracking visibility
Watch out
Intrusive Monitoring and Privacy Concerns
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats). Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges. Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
Time Tracking

RescueTime

$7–$16
/user/month
4 plans
Full pricing breakdown →
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Time Tracking

Time Doctor

$6.67–$20
/user/month
4 plans
Full pricing breakdown →

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan RescueTime Time Doctor
Solo $7 /user/month $8 /user/month
Solo+ $12 /user/month $14 /user/month
Team $10 /user/month $20 /user/month
Team+ $16 /user/month Custom

What Users Say

RescueTime

G2
4.2out of 5 (93)
Top complaints
  • Mobile App Limitations and Issues
  • Data Syncing Problems
  • Privacy Concerns

Time Doctor

G2
4.4out of 5 (493)
Trustpilot
4.1out of 5 (235)
TrustRadius
7.9out of 10 (104)
Top complaints
  • Intrusive Monitoring and Privacy Concerns
  • Technical Issues and Software Bugs
  • Customer Service and Support

Contract Terms

Term RescueTime Time Doctor
Auto-renewal Yes —
Cancellation Users can cancel their subscription at any time without penalty. Monthly billing allows cancellation at any time; annual contracts require 30 days written notice before renewal and are generally non-refundable once committed.
Minimum commitment Monthly and annual subscription options are available; annual billing provides a significant discount, with the Solo plan dropping from $12 per month to $6.50 per month and the Team plan from $9 per user per month to $6 per user per month. Annual billing requires an upfront yearly payment and a non-refundable commitment, with charges based on minimum user agreements even if fewer users are active.
Price escalation New subscriptions are subject to updated prices, while long-time users with grandfathered accounts retain their current price until April 15, 2026, unless they change plans or cancel. —

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