ActivityWatch vs FileHippo

ActivityWatch

Description: ActivityWatch is an open-source automated time tracker that monitors what you do on your computer. It helps analyze and visualize how you spend your time so you can become more productive.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

FileHippo

Description: FileHippo is a download manager and software library that provides free legal downloads of over 30,000 software applications for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android. It offers popular software like browser add-ons, antivirus programs, PDF readers and more.

Type: software

Pricing: Free

ActivityWatch Features

• Tracks time spent in applications and websites
• Provides timeline visualization of computer usage
• Open source and cross-platform (Windows, Mac, Linux)
• Stores data locally by default to protect privacy
• Web extension and desktop app available
• Customizable using Python scripts and REST API
• Can ignore/exclude apps and websites

FileHippo Features

• Large library of free software
• Downloads for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android
• Antivirus, PDF readers, browsers, plugins
• Can download multiple files simultaneously
• Shows file information like size and version
• Scans files for malware before downloading

ActivityWatch

• Open Source

FileHippo

• Free