TimeCampus vs RescueTime
RescueTime shows you where your desktop time went. TimeCampus shows you where your whole day went — across every tool — and helps your team plan without surveillance.
Feature comparison
Side-by-side capabilities. TimeCampus cells reflect planned launch and fast-follow features.
| Capability | TimeCampus | RescueTime | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic capture | Extension, CLI, IDE, calendar & email capture (built); chat/docs/PM via capture API | Desktop/Android; iOS Screen Time only | TimeCampus |
| Focus / distraction blocking | Focus scoring + Pomodoro; adaptive blocks planned | Focus Sessions + focus music | Competitor |
| Burnout signals | Available (recommendation nudges + work-pattern insights) | Smart warnings / Daily Focus Coach | Competitor |
| Project & client hierarchy | Included | Team+ only | TimeCampus |
| Billing / invoicing | Billing-grade data; native invoicing planned | Not offered | TimeCampus |
| Team planning | Aggregate capacity + resource planning | Limited team reports | TimeCampus |
| Mobile capture | Android: real automatic capture (opt-in). iOS: foreground-only (Apple platform limit) | Android full; iOS limited | TimeCampus |
| Developer platform | CLI + MCP + SDKs shipped; applet/widget/workflow marketplace foundation planned (BOFF-4204 / BOFF-4039) | API only | TimeCampus |
Pricing comparison
TimeCampus pricing is pre-launch. Competitor pricing is current public list pricing.
| Aspect | TimeCampus | RescueTime |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Free forever — 15 profiles, 1 active project, no card required (planned) | Lite plan (limited) |
| Individual focus plan | $99/mo flat Starter, org-priced up to 50 profiles (planned) | $7/mo Solo Focus |
| Individual capture + timesheets | $99/mo flat Starter, org-priced up to 50 profiles (planned) | $12/mo Solo+ |
| Team plan | $399/mo flat Growth, org-priced up to 250 profiles (planned) | $16/user/mo Team+ |
Why TimeCampus wins vs RescueTime
Four structural advantages for teams that want automatic time intelligence without surveillance.
Cross-tool intelligence
RescueTime sees desktop apps and URLs. TimeCampus unifies chat, email, code, docs, and PM tools for a complete picture.
Billing & project hierarchy
TimeCampus is built for freelancers and agencies. RescueTime has no native billing and limited project support.
Privacy-first team planning
Aggregate-by-default capacity and budgeting views give leaders insight without exposing individual activity.
Programmable platform
CLI, MCP server, and SDKs ship today; the applet marketplace foundation is planned (BOFF-4204 / BOFF-4039). RescueTime only exposes an API.
Life-time intelligence, not just work hours
A built finite-life view — life-in-weeks, time-well-spent, dead-time radar, life goals, and values alignment — extends tracking beyond billable work. No time-tracking competitor offers this.
When RescueTime is the better fit
We are honest about where incumbents still lead. RescueTime may be a better choice if:
- You want a simple, affordable automatic tracker for desktop productivity.
- Focus blocking and distraction alerts are your top priority.
- You do not need project hierarchy, client billing, or team planning.
- You prefer a mature, lightweight tool from a long-standing vendor.
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