Tiny Resource Footprint
Significantly lower RAM usage than typical Electron apps. Keep your system resources for your actual work, not your timer.
Stop sacrificing your hardware to a browser-based timer. Chronum is a desktop-native app built with Tauri and Rust, delivering zero-latency tracking with instant cloud synchronization. Lightweight performance meets professional reliability on Windows, macOS and Linux.

Download the tiny binary (approx. 10MB) and launch it instantly on your system.
Log your time using global hotkeys and system tray controls for a zero-friction workflow.
Your data is synchronized with the cloud in real-time, ensuring your progress is always safe and accessible for invoicing.
Most modern productivity tools are built on Electron—essentially a full web browser running a single website. This leads to high memory consumption and a "floaty" UI that doesn't feel native. If you have 50 tabs open and a heavy IDE, the last thing you need is your timer eating up another 500MB of RAM just to sit in the background.
Chronum was built from the ground up using Tauri. By leveraging the OS's native webview and a Rust-based backend, we've created a professional native time tracker that is significantly lighter than Electron alternatives. It's not just about saving bytes; it's about a UI that responds at the speed of thought. No lag, no stutter—just pure, cloud-synced performance for professionals who value their hardware.
Significantly lower RAM usage than typical Electron apps. Keep your system resources for your actual work, not your timer.
Full support for global keyboard shortcuts, system tray controls, and native notifications that respect your "Do Not Disturb" settings.
Built with a memory-safe Rust backend for maximum stability, ensuring your tracking data is handled efficiently.
Get the speed of a native app with the security of the cloud. Your data is synced across all your devices in real-time.
Experience the power of a Rust-based time tracker with seamless cloud sync.
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