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Function Point vs RescueTime

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Function Point

Software

Agency management software for operations, projects and finances

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
RescueTime logo

RescueTime

Software

Take back control of your time

From
$12/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Function Point custom Saved Reports, Data Visualization and QuickBooks integration are reserved for the Optimize plan at $62-68/user/month, not the base Standardize plan; RescueTime no free tier since 2023, making it costly for individual experimentation

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Function Point and RescueTime actually diverge.

Attributes where Function Point and RescueTime differ
AttributeFunction PointRescueTime
Starting priceOn request$12/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWebWindows, macOS, Android, Web
FoundedUnknown2006

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Function Point

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.

Function Point

No use cases recorded yet. See the Function Point review.

RescueTime

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

Where each one falls short

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

Function Point

  • Custom Saved Reports, Data Visualization and QuickBooks integration are reserved for the Optimize plan at $62-68/user/month, not the base Standardize plan

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

Function Point

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Function Point 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 Function Point if

Nothing in the data separates Function Point from RescueTime on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Function Point 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 Function Point or RescueTime better?
Neither clearly leads. Function Point starts at On request and RescueTime at $12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Function Point or RescueTime?
Function Point starts at On request and RescueTime at $12/month.
Does Function Point or RescueTime run on more platforms?
Function Point runs on Web. RescueTime runs on Windows, macOS, Android, Web.
What can Function Point 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.

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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.

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