Build Mode vs Saeth

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Build Mode compared with Saeth
Detail	Build Mode	Saeth
What it does	Private time tracker for Mac that records focused work with one button	The time tracker that uses the calendar you already love.
Stage	Not given	MVP
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	Not given	NL
Pricing model	Paid	Free trial
Pricing	$29 one-time payment (early builder price, will rise to $49). Includes one-button time tracking, daily/weekly/all-time totals, automatic app tracking, custom categories, long-term hour goals, weekly visual reflections, and local data storage. No subscription, no account.	€19.99 one-time for single device license with lifetime access; 25% off limited time offer available; 7-day free trial included.
Key features	One-button keyboard shortcut to start and stop sessions Live session clock in MacBook notch Automatic mode suggestions from active app Pauses idle time and display sleep Dashboard with daily, weekly, and all-time totals Wrapped weekly visual recap shareable as image Custom categories or skills All data stored locally on Mac	Charts to visualize time patterns at a glance Continuous timeline log of daily activities Data export functionality Local data storage and processing Zero tracking or telemetry No account or login required Small app size at 20 MB Integrates with existing calendar workflows
What makes it different	No screen recording or access to browser history One-time lifetime purchase with no subscription Built by a solo founder for their own use	Uses your existing calendar with no new workflow Privacy by design with local processing and zero tracking No account or login required Small footprint at only 20 MB
Free plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
Platforms	Not given	Not given
Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	27 no change since last check	1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	22	4
Citation Flow (Majestic)	27	13
Referring domains (Majestic)	76	6

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