Editor-Based Dev Tracker

The best Code Time
alternative for developers

Code Time tracks your coding time. VibeLog tracks what your AI actually built — with zero effort.

TL;DR

Code Time Code Time is a VS Code extension that tracks coding metrics including time, keystrokes, and lines of code. VibeLog integrates directly into AI coding assistants via MCP to automatically log what was built — with semantic descriptions, change types, and file-level detail. Choose Code Time if you need vs code users wanting personal productivity and focus insights. Choose VibeLog if you need to know what your AI actually shipped.

Why developers look for Code Time alternatives

Need tracking that works with AI coding tools, not just VS Code

Want to know what was built, not just activity metrics

Need shareable, client-facing reports

VibeLog vs Code Time: detailed breakdown

Automatic tracking

VibeLog

Yes — via MCP, tracks AI-assisted coding sessions automatically

Code Time

Yes — via VS Code extension, tracks coding activity passively

What was built

VibeLog

Semantic change descriptions with types and file-level detail

Code Time

Activity metrics only — time, keystrokes, lines changed

AI coding awareness

VibeLog

Native MCP integration tracks AI coding sessions specifically

Code Time

No AI awareness — treats all code edits the same

Flow state detection

VibeLog

Not a current focus — oriented around sessions and deliverables

Code Time

Detects flow states and focus time periods

Editor support

VibeLog

AI tools with MCP support (Claude Code and expanding)

Code Time

VS Code only

Reports

VibeLog

Client-ready reports with shareable links and export options

Code Time

Personal dashboard with calendar integration

Pricing comparison

VibeLogCode Time
Free tier1 project, 30 sessions/mo, 3 reportsBasic metrics in VS Code
Starting price$9/month$6/month
Team pricing$22/seat/monthN/A

Which tool is right for you?

Choose Code Time if you need:

  • VS Code users wanting personal productivity and focus insights
  • Developers interested in work-life balance metrics
  • People who want coding time on their calendar

Choose VibeLog if you need:

  • To know what your AI coding assistant actually built
  • Automatic session logs with zero manual input
  • Client-ready reports of deliverables, not just hours
  • Real-time tracking that integrates into your AI workflow

Common Code Time complaints

"Only works in VS Code — I use other editors too"

"Tells me my keystrokes but not what I shipped"

"No way to share reports or generate client summaries"

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