What is Rize?
Rize is an AI time tracking app for macOS and Windows that records the apps and websites you use in the background and sorts that time by client, project and task. It targets freelancers, agencies, law and accounting firms, and it avoids keylogging, webcam access and default screenshots.
Manual timers and end-of-week timesheets miss billable time and pull you out of focus. Rize tracks automatically on the desktop and uses machine learning to categorize the time, so the data is ready for invoices and client reports without manual entry. It also flags context switching and prompts breaks, which makes it useful for personal focus as well as billing. Employees can review and approve what a manager sees.
Main Features
- Automatic tracking of the apps and websites you use, with no manual timer.
- AI categorization and tagging of time by client, project and task.
- Client dashboards showing profitability and signs of scope creep.
- Scheduled client reports exported as PDF or CSV on the Pro plan.
- Focus detection, focus music and smart break reminders.
- Integrations with Jira, Asana, Linear, ClickUp, Notion, Google Calendar, QuickBooks and Slack.
- API, webhooks, Zapier and an MCP server on Pro and higher plans.
How to Get Started with Rize
- Start the 7-day free trial on rize.io, no credit card required.
- Install the desktop app on macOS or Windows and let it run in the background.
- Add your clients and projects so the AI can sort tracked time.
- Review your dashboard and export or schedule reports for billing.
Rize Pricing
A 7-day free trial includes all features. Basic costs $9.99 per month billed annually ($12.99 monthly), Pro is $23.99 annually ($29.99 monthly) and Max is $39.99 annually.
Who Should Use It?
- Freelancers who bill by the hour
- Agencies tracking time across many clients
- Law and accounting firms that need accurate billable records
- Remote workers who want data on focus and context switching
- Team leads who want time visibility without screenshots or keylogging
Rize Alternatives
- Memoru: spaced-repetition flashcards for study, not time tracking
- Mindsmith: builds eLearning courses rather than tracking work
- StudyVia AI: study assistant for notes and PDFs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rize free?
Rize has no permanent free plan, but it offers a 7-day free trial with full features and no credit card. After the trial, the Basic plan starts at $9.99 per month when billed annually.
Does Rize take screenshots or log keystrokes?
No. The company says it does no keylogging, stores no screenshots by default and never uses the webcam. On teams, employees review and approve what their managers can see before it is shared.
Does Rize work on phones?
The main app is desktop only, for macOS and Windows, because it tracks your work context on the computer. A mobile app is listed only as part of the custom Enterprise plan.