Vibecode TimeHero

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KINDA · weekend project
price $5/moyou'd save $60/yrbuild time multi-daycategory ⚙️ productivity utilitiesreplaced by 0 people

The visible automatic work planning loop is buildable, but a credible replacement needs more than the first screen. TimeHero earns its keep through polish, OS integration, so expect a weekend or multi-day build and a narrower personal scope.

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README.md
# TimeHero indie build

## Goal

Build the smallest trustworthy replacement for the core TimeHero workflow for one developer or a tiny team.

## Scope

Build a local desktop utility that captures the essential automatic work planning workflow with keyboard-first controls and local storage.

## Quick start

1. Install the documented dependencies.
2. Copy `.env.example` to `.env`.
3. Run the development command chosen during implementation.
4. Complete the acceptance checks in `BUILD_PLAN.md`.

## Honest limits

This build deliberately does not replace:
- deep operating-system edge-case coverage
- polished shortcuts and accessibility
- vendor-maintained updates
- cross-device sync

If those capabilities are essential, use ActivityWatch instead of pretending the gap is solved.

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why people still pay

TimeHero: People keep paying because a utility used dozens of times a day must be instant, predictable, and compatible with every OS update.

what you lose

xdeep operating-system edge-case coverage

xpolished shortcuts and accessibility

xvendor-maintained updates

xcross-device sync

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the escape hatch

Don't feel like building it? These folks already made it free.

FlowSavvy FreeAutomatically fits tasks around availability and deadlines; free planning looks only two weeks ahead.$0freeReclaim LiteA rolling one-week automatic plan for tasks, habits, and focus blocks, free forever.$0free

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the numbers

TimeHero pricing

planmonthlyannual (per mo)what you get
basic$5/user$4.60/userPersonal task scheduling; public page does not state a numeric project or task cap.
professional$12/user$10/userUnlimited projects, 2 guest users, and 2 smart templates.
premium$27/user$22/userUnlimited smart templates and guest users, plus reports, timesheets, and Gantt views.

free tierno free tier

billingmonthly + annual (annual saves up to 18%); 7-day Premium trial with no card

hidden costsProfessional limits guest users and smart templates to 2 each; larger deployments above 50 members require invoicing/contact.

verified 2026-08-14 · source ↗

questions
Vibecode TimeHero

Kinda. The core of TimeHero is buildable in a weekend with the prompt on this page, but there are real gaps: deep operating-system edge-case coverage, polished shortcuts and accessibility. Read the honest list above before committing.

How much does TimeHero cost?

TimeHero costs about $5/month (Basic, checked 2026-07-31), which is $60 per year.

What do I lose by replacing TimeHero?

Honestly: deep operating-system edge-case coverage; polished shortcuts and accessibility; vendor-maintained updates; cross-device sync. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.

Is there an open-source alternative to TimeHero?

Yes: FlowSavvy Free (Automatically fits tasks around availability and deadlines; free planning looks only two weeks ahead.) Reclaim Lite (A rolling one-week automatic plan for tasks, habits, and focus blocks, free forever.) The prompt is for when you want it exactly your way.