A simpler, local-first Timely alternative
Timely pioneered AI-drafted timesheets from automatic activity capture, but it's cloud-based, team/agency-priced, and leans on its AI “Memory” engine. DayReplay does the core job — reconstruct your day automatically so you can bill it — while keeping your data local, the workflow simple, and updates in your control.
| DayReplay | Timely | |
|---|---|---|
| Data location | Local SQLite on your device | Cloud-synced |
| Automatic capture | Yes — local activity, no timers | Yes — AI “Memory” engine |
| Account required | No — license key only | Yes (cloud account) |
| Updates | Local app; you opt in to each update | Cloud SaaS; changes ship server-side |
| Focus | Solo billing & review | Teams, agencies, project budgets |
| Export | Invoice-ready CSV (per session) | Timesheets + integrations |
| Pricing | Free tier; Pro $7/mo or $59/yr | Per-user subscription (higher tiers) |
Because DayReplay runs locally and you opt in to each update, a cloud-side change can't silently alter your workflow overnight — and your captured activity never leaves your machine.
Reasons to switch from Timely to DayReplay
- Local-first. No cloud sync of your activity; it stays in a file on your device.
- Simpler & cheaper. No per-seat team pricing or AI tier — a flat $7/mo or $59/yr, one license on up to five devices.
- You control updates. Updates stage locally and install only when you click — no surprise server-side changes.
Where Timely is the better choice
If you run an agency or team, want AI-drafted timesheets, project budget tracking, client reporting, and a web dashboard everyone shares, Timely is built for that scale. DayReplay is for an individual who wants their own day captured privately and exported to bill.
Try DayReplay
Free shows today's timeline; Pro adds 30-day history, day navigation, custom rules, and CSV export.
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