RescueTime Hidden Costs 2026
What they don't show you on the pricing page
RescueTime costs $7 to $16 per user/month as of June 2026, with 4 plans available. Plans: Solo at $7/user/month, Solo+ at $12/user/month, Team at $10/user/month, and Team+ at $16/user/month. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
RescueTime offers 4 pricing tiers: Solo, Solo+, Team, Team+. Paid plans include Solo at $7/user/month, Solo+ at $12/user/month, Team at $10/user/month. The Solo+ plan is freelancers and individuals who need timesheets plus focus features.
RescueTime true cost runs 70% above the listed $7-$16/user/month price as of June 2026. For a 25-person team, expect ~$5,865 in year-one costs vs the $3,450 base license. Verified from 1 sources by CostBench.
Example: True Cost for 25 Users
| License (25 × $11.5 × 12) | $3,450/yr |
| Implementation (one-time) | +$15,000–$50,000 |
| Premium Support (20%) | +$690/yr |
| Training (25 × $500) | +$12,500 |
| Admin (part-time) | +$15,000–$25,000/yr |
| Estimated Year 1 Total | ~$5,865 |