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RaterSidekick vs ColorPause

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RaterSidekick compared with ColorPause
DetailRaterSidekick logo RaterSidekickColorPause logo ColorPause
What it doesPrivate work hub for AI contractors to track projects, sessions, tasks, earnings, and goals across platforms Break the scroll habit by turning distracting websites and apps gray once you reach your limits.
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFree trial Paid
PricingFree trial: 7 days, no card required. RaterSidekick Pro: $14.99/month or save 50% with annual billing at $179.88/year (regular price $29.99/month). 1 Mac: $39 one time ($29 until November 10). 3 Macs: $59 one time ($49 until November 10). 5 Macs: $69 one time ($59 until November 10). All plans include 12 months of updates. Free 14-day trial with no card required.
Key features
  • Automatic time tracking with manual controls
  • Project and profile views with date-range and platform filters
  • Estimated earnings, pace, goals, and effective hourly output tracking
  • Pay Checker to compare tracked records with platform reports
  • Evidence Packs with downloadable support-ready records
  • Import history from spreadsheets, Clockify, or platform exports
  • Résumé tools including CV upload, fit checks, and tailored copies
  • CSV export functionality
  • No screenshots, keystroke logging, screen recording, or task-content capture
  • Minutes or opens limits per hour or per day
  • Active hours scheduling
  • Chosen days configuration
  • Days off exclusions
  • Last 7 days analytics
  • Works with multiple displays
  • Menu bar access
  • No browser extension required
  • Supports Mac apps and web apps
  • Keep gray or show in color options
What makes it different
  • Works across multiple AI platforms in one unified dashboard without employer monitoring or content capture
  • Optional extension with import alternative for users who cannot use browser extensions
  • Completely private work record with no screenshots or keystroke logging
  • Runs alongside platform-required tools rather than replacing them
  • Pay Checker feature reveals discrepancies between tracked work and platform reports
  • Takes color away instead of locking you out, letting interest fade naturally
  • Only the window over its limit turns gray, rest of screen stays in color
  • Works without browser extension in Chrome and Safari
  • No account, no analytics, complete privacy
  • Research-backed approach showing 50 minutes daily reduction
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)3 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)40
Citation Flow (Majestic)1712
Referring domains (Majestic)91

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