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Avaza vs RescueTime

Avaza logo

Avaza

Software

Projects, timesheets, invoices done right

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
RescueTime logo

RescueTime

Software

Take back control of your time

From
$12/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Avaza has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Avaza free plan caps at 1 user with timesheet access, 5 active projects and 5 invoices/bills per month; RescueTime no free tier since 2023, making it costly for individual experimentation

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Avaza and RescueTime actually diverge.

Attributes where Avaza and RescueTime differ
AttributeAvazaRescueTime
Starting priceFree$12/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWindows, macOS, Android, Web
FoundedUnknown2006

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Avaza

Nothing recorded that RescueTime does not also cover.

Only in RescueTime

  • Automatic time tracking
  • Productivity scoring
  • Detailed categorization
  • FocusTime blocking
  • Goal setting
  • Alerts & notifications
  • Offline time entry
  • API access

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Avaza

No use cases recorded yet. See the Avaza review.

RescueTime

  • Personal productivity trackingnot Avaza
  • Time auditnot Avaza
  • Focus improvementnot Avaza
  • Work-life balancenot Avaza
  • Team productivity analysisnot Avaza

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Avaza

  • Free plan caps at 1 user with timesheet access, 5 active projects and 5 invoices/bills per month
  • Extra users cost $7/month each for admin or scheduling roles and $2/month for chat-only access

RescueTime

  • No free tier since 2023, making it costly for individual experimentation
  • Limited iOS support compared to competitors that offer full mobile app access
  • Requires integration via categories and rules rather than direct app detection on some platforms

Pricing, plan by plan

Avaza

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Avaza review.

RescueTime

$12/month
  • Standard$12/month
    • Automatic time tracking
    • Focus Time
    • Idle time monitoring
  • Team$6/month
    • All Standard features
    • Team analytics
    • Cross-device tracking

Which should you pick?

Choose Avaza if

  • You want to start without paying.
Avaza review

Choose RescueTime if

  • You need automatic time tracking.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want productivity scoring.
RescueTime review

Questions people ask

Is Avaza or RescueTime better?
Neither clearly leads. Avaza starts at Free and RescueTime at $12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Avaza or RescueTime?
Avaza has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Avaza and $12/month for RescueTime.
Does Avaza or RescueTime run on more platforms?
Avaza runs on Web. RescueTime runs on Windows, macOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Avaza for free?
Yes. Avaza has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. RescueTime starts at $12/month.
What can Avaza do that RescueTime cannot?
RescueTime covers Automatic time tracking, Productivity scoring, Detailed categorization, FocusTime blocking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

RescueTime: Does RescueTime still have a free tier?

No. RescueTime discontinued its free tier in 2023. The service now requires a paid subscription starting at $12 per month or $78 per year.

Source
RescueTime: What platforms does RescueTime support?

RescueTime supports Windows, macOS, Android, and web. iOS support is limited to passive features like calendar sync and mobile summary emails.

Source
RescueTime: What are the key productivity features in RescueTime?

RescueTime offers automatic time tracking, Focus Time for blocking distractions, idle time monitoring, goal-setting with reminders, and in 2026 adds AI-Based Focus Sessions with real-time alerts to detect poor focus patterns.

Source
RescueTime: Is there a team plan for RescueTime?

Yes. The team plan costs $6 per user per month when billed annually, with a minimum of 3 users required.

Source
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