Timely popularised memory-style automatic tracking, and it is a polished product. The difference is architectural: where your activity data lives, and what the subscription costs. If those two things matter to you, keep reading.
| Glossa | Timely | |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic capture | Yes. Every app, window and meeting, sampled every 5 s | Yes. The Memory tracker records app activity |
| Where activity data lives | On your Mac, in a SQLite file you can open yourself | In Timely's cloud, tied to your account |
| AI-drafted entries | Yes. Streamed in seconds; every draft cites its evidence and minutes are capped by it | Yes. AI-suggested entries from tracked memories |
| Account required | No. Download and start tracking | Yes |
| Platform | Native macOS menu bar app | Web app with desktop & mobile companions |
| Pricing model | Free with your own AI key · $2.99/mo with AI included · $8.99/mo with invoicing | Per-user monthly subscription, by plan tier |
| Invoicing | Built in on Pro: per-project rates, minimum billing, PDF out | Via reports and integrations |
Timely is a product of Memory AS and I am not affiliated with them. This comparison reflects my understanding as of August 2026; check timelyapp.com for their current features and pricing.
If your team mixes Windows and Mac, needs project budgeting and planning features, or leans on Timely's integration ecosystem, Timely is the more complete suite. Glossa is deliberately narrower: a tracker first, for people who bill from a Mac and want their day to stay there.