ActivityWatch
6.9#9 in screen time management appsFrom $50 a yearAndroidAPIExtensionLinux
VisitActivityWatch vs Opal
What both publish
| Fact | ActivityWatch | Opal |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 | Kenneth Schlenker says he founded Opal in 2020. |
| Purpose | ActivityWatch automatically tracks how users spend time on their devices, including applications and websites. | Opal says it protects focus automatically and helps people make technology work for them. |
ActivityWatch plans
- Personal$5 a month
- Business$20 a month
- Personal yearly$50 a year
- Believer$450, paid once
Opal plans
- Opal FreeFree
- FreeFree
- Opal Pro Yearly$8.29 a month
- Pro Yearly$8.29 a month
- Pro Weekly$9.99 a month
- Opal Pro Monthly$19.99 a month
Pick ActivityWatch if…
ActivityWatch suits people who want to review how they spend time across apps and websites while keeping tracking data locally. Its modular watchers may also suit users who want to extend tracking through the REST API.
Pick Opal if…
Opal suits people who want to block selected apps, set timed focus sessions, and review focus-related signals. Its free plan offers a starting point, while Pro adds unlimited rules and Opal Score history.