Deskly

Free#15 of 36 in Screen Time Management Apps

Deskly: A free Windows tracker with detailed reports, limits, blocking, and focus tools. Ranked #15 of 36 in Screen Time Management Apps by our editors (7.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free Windows screen-time reporting.

7.5/10★★★★☆Editor score

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At a glance

• Editor score
  7.5 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  Free Windows screen-time reporting
• Free plan
  Yes
• Paid from
  Free
• Application limits
  Yes
• Facts checked
  20 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Tracks application and website usage with reports up to five years
  • Combines limits, scheduled blocking, focus sessions, and break reminders
  • Supports JSON and CSV exports, widgets, local storage, and optional sync

• Where it doesn't

  • Works on Windows only
  • Only one Free plan is listed
  • Cloud sync is optional rather than the core storage model

Our verdict on Deskly

Deskly is a free Windows desktop app for tracking application and website usage, understanding screen-time patterns, and reducing distractions. It is suited to students, professionals, and anyone who wants digital wellbeing tools on a Windows computer. Its feature set covers both measurement and behavior changes, including reports, limits, scheduled blocking, focus sessions, break reminders, timelines, goals, streaks, categories, and desktop widgets.

The Free plan includes Windows digital wellbeing features and local-first usage tracking. Reports cover the week, month, year, and periods of up to five years, giving users a longer view of changing habits. Deskly can set time limits for applications and websites, schedule app and website blocking, and start focus sessions. JSON and CSV export adds a practical option for reviewing or preserving usage data outside the app. The combination is a strong fit for users who want more than a basic daily screen-time summary.

Deskly’s main constraint is platform coverage: it is available for Windows, so it is not suited to people who need one screen-time system across multiple operating systems. Core tracking data is stored locally in a user-selected folder, with optional cloud sync for those who want synchronization. That local-first approach may appeal to users who prefer local storage, while users seeking broader device coverage or a multi-platform family management setup should choose an alternative. Pick Deskly for free, detailed Windows reporting with built-in controls; skip it if Windows-only coverage does not match your setup.

Questions about Deskly

Does Deskly have a free plan? Yes, there is a free plan.

What does Deskly run on? Windows. It runs as a desktop app.

Who is Deskly built for? Solo users and small businesses (our editorial estimate).

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• FreedomA flexible cross-device blocker with strong scheduling and session controls.9.4
• ScreenZenA free, broad screen-time toolkit for blocking apps and websites across four platforms.9.3
• AppBlockA flexible blocker for scheduled focus, stricter limits, and mobile-first screen-time control.9.2

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