RescueTime — Overview & Pricing

RescueTime is a scheduling calendar platform operated by RescueTime, Inc., headquartered in Bellingham, Washington, United States. This Subger guide covers who runs RescueTime, the current tier ladder and pricing, the feature set that anchors the product on its category shelf, the devices and surfaces the apps support, and the questions RescueTime customers ask most often.

Quick facts about RescueTime

• Brand: RescueTime
• Operator: RescueTime, Inc.
• Headquarters: Bellingham, Washington, United States
• Founded: 2008
• Ownership: privately held; long bootstrapped, now in steady-state operation
• Category: Scheduling Calendar
• Anchor price: $12/month or $78/year on the Premium tier
• 2025-2026 buying signal: see the differentiator section below

What is RescueTime?

RescueTime is positioned in the scheduling calendar space as follows: RescueTime competes in the personal-productivity tracking class, used by knowledge workers, freelancers and remote teams that want passive time-use data. The product is shipped by RescueTime, Inc. from Bellingham, Washington, United States and reaches its customers through the surfaces detailed in the platform-support table later on this page. Availability of specific features can vary by tier and region; the in-app or vendor-site experience in your market is always the canonical source.

Who operates RescueTime?

Operator and headquarters

RescueTime is operated by RescueTime, Inc. from Bellingham, Washington, United States. The company was founded in 2008, giving it a track record across multiple product cycles in the scheduling calendar category.

Ownership and funding

On ownership: privately held; long bootstrapped, now in steady-state operation. This shapes the buyer signal — public-company governance, venture-backed scale, founder-led independence and private-equity-owned operating models each carry different roadmap and pricing trajectories. Review the operator's investor or company-news pages for the most recent status.

Jurisdiction and reach

With HQ in Bellingham, Washington, United States, RescueTime operates under the corporate and data-protection regime of its home jurisdiction; cross-border customers are typically served via local entities or processors as documented in the operator's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Why choose RescueTime

Feature breadth

RescueTime ships the following capabilities that anchor it on the scheduling calendar shelf:

• Automatic time tracking across web, desktop and mobile
• Productivity scoring per app and website
• FocusTime sessions blocking distracting sites
• Goals and daily highlights
• Weekly email summary with productivity breakdown
• Offline time tracking via prompts
• Integrations with Slack, Google Calendar and Outlook
• API for data export and reporting

Plan structure and household fit

The current tier ladder for RescueTime scales from an entry plan up to enterprise-grade options, with the Premium tier sitting in the typical sweet spot for most buyers. Annual prepay usually unlocks a meaningful discount over month-to-month; check the live widget on this page for the vendor-current price in your country and currency.

2025-2026 differentiator

In 2025 RescueTime continued to refine its 'AI Coach' for behaviour analysis and re-released its team analytics product with improved privacy controls.

RescueTime pricing in 2026

The current advertised tier ladder for RescueTime (as published by RescueTime, Inc.; check the live widget on this page for your country and currency):

Promotional pricing, regional VAT/GST and seasonal codes can move the headline. Use Subger's tracking tools to time your purchase against active offers and to monitor the post-promo renewal price on RescueTime.

RescueTime apps and platform support

Scheduling features and integrations

Scope and depth

RescueTime's position in the scheduling calendar category rests on the feature list above plus the 2025-2026 differentiator described earlier. The depth of capability available to you depends on the tier you pick — the Premium tier unlocks the complete feature set, while entry tiers focus on essentials.

Integrations and ecosystem

Integrations are a critical buying signal in the scheduling calendar space. Review the feature list above for RescueTime's key integrations and confirm that the tools in your existing stack are supported before committing to a paid tier.

Customer support and onboarding

RescueTime, Inc. offers customer support through documented channels — help center, ticketing and (on higher tiers) dedicated success management. Onboarding complexity scales with the tier: entry plans are typically self-serve, while enterprise contracts include white-glove implementation.

Who RescueTime fits best

• Teams in the scheduling calendar category seeking the named features above
• Buyers prioritising the 2025-2026 differentiator highlighted earlier
• Customers in United States-based jurisdictions and adjacent markets
• Organisations at the scale the Premium or higher tier targets
• Teams replacing more expensive or less specialised alternatives with a like-for-like fit

Frequently asked questions about RescueTime

Who operates RescueTime and where are they based?

RescueTime is operated by RescueTime, Inc., headquartered in Bellingham, Washington, United States.

When was RescueTime founded?

RescueTime's parent operator was founded in 2008. Ownership status as of 2025-2026: privately held; long bootstrapped, now in steady-state operation.

How much does RescueTime cost?

The current tier ladder runs from Lite ($0) up to Premium ($12/month or $78/year). The pricing table above lists every tier; the live widget mirrors the vendor's current prices for your country.

Is there a free tier or free trial?

Free or trial availability for RescueTime is visible in the pricing table above. Promotional offers change — see the RescueTime deals page for current promotions.

How do I cancel RescueTime?

Cancellation depends on where you signed up. Direct subscribers cancel in account settings; users billed via Apple, Google or a partner cancel in that store's subscription manager. Subger's RescueTime cancel guide covers every billing path step by step.

How does RescueTime compare on price?

Use Subger's true price tracker to compare RescueTime's renewal price to the introductory teaser and to category alternatives. Annual prepay and team / organisation plans usually unlock the biggest unit-cost savings.

Where is RescueTime available?

RescueTime is available in the markets documented on RescueTime, Inc.'s site. Pricing and plan availability can vary by country — confirm in your region before subscribing.

What devices does RescueTime support?

See the platform-support table above. In summary, RescueTime delivers its product through the surfaces typical for scheduling calendar, including web and the mobile or desktop clients listed.

What's new with RescueTime in 2025-2026?

In 2025 RescueTime continued to refine its 'AI Coach' for behaviour analysis and re-released its team analytics product with improved privacy controls.

Are there deals or promo codes available?

Subger tracks active RescueTime deals on the RescueTime deals page and promo codes on the RescueTime promo codes page. Annual prepay and team pricing usually beat seasonal codes.

Get started with RescueTime

To subscribe to RescueTime, head to the RescueTime, Inc. site and pick the tier from the table above that matches your team size and feature needs. The Premium tier is the typical starting point for serious users; annual prepay normally delivers the best unit cost. Pair this page with the linked Subger guides below to time your purchase against active deals and to monitor the post-promo renewal price.

Related Subger guides for RescueTime

• RescueTime cancel guide
• RescueTime deals and discounts
• RescueTime promo codes
• RescueTime true price tracker
• Scheduling Calendar category hub