Around
Timing
| Feature | Around | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $10.99/mo | From $8/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | remote-teams, quick-standups, pair-programming, distributed-teams | mac-users, freelancers, consultants, lawyers |
| Founded | 2020 | 2013 |
| Floating Video | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auto Leveling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Noise Cancellation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Screen Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reactions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Virtual Backgrounds | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Categorization | ✗ | ✓ |
| Timeline View | ✗ | ✓ |
| Project Rules | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calendar Sync | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Around Pros
- Lightweight and fast
- Minimal floating interface
- Good noise cancellation
- Reduces meeting fatigue
✗ Around Cons
- Limited features vs Zoom
- Smaller user base
- No recording on free
✓ Timing Pros
- Completely automatic tracking on Mac
- AI-powered activity categorization
- Beautiful timeline visualization
- Syncs with calendar events
✗ Timing Cons
- Mac only - no Windows or Linux
- Requires initial rule setup
- No team/collaboration features in lower plans
The Verdict
Around is built for remote teams and quick standups, with a focus on floating-video and auto-leveling. Timing targets mac users and freelancers and leads with automatic-tracking and ai-categorization.
Pricing is close: Timing starts at $8/mo versus $10.99/mo for Around — not a deciding factor on its own.
Around has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Timing requires a paid subscription from day one.
Timing edges out on user ratings (4.6 vs 4.2). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Bottom line: Timing has a slight overall edge — but if lightweight and fast matters most to you, Around may still be the right call.