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Free and open source alternatives for Time tracking

12 free or open source projects taken from the pages of 9 paid apps in this category. For each one: how many it replaces, how much subscription it cancels, what it costs to run.

free alternatives
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$/month replaceable
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already self-hosted
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12 alternatives

The value is the sum of the prices of the apps that project replaces — including outside this category, because a good alternative rarely serves only one.

229 $ /mese

Dolibarr open source ★ 7,5k active [1-click] web · self-hosted · Windows · Linux

CRM, proposals, contracts, scheduling and invoices without the subscription; polish is the missing module.

the 14 apps it replaces · 229 $/month

208 $ /mese

ERPNext open source ★ 37,7k active [ops] web · self-hosted

Leads, proposals, contracts, appointments, payments and automation; the client experience looks like an ERP because it is one.

the 14 apps it replaces · 208 $/month

119 $ /mese

Super Productivity open source ★ 21,2k active [1-click] web · macOS · Windows · Linux · iOS · Android

A local task manager with timeboxing, Pomodoro, and no account begging to be created

the 10 apps it replaces · 119 $/month

Three ways out of the subscription: 1. you keep paying (119 $/month) 2. you install this one, free 3. you vibecode it — the prompt is on each of the pages below

source code · verificata il 2026-08-06

71 $ /mese

Clockify Free free [hosted] web · macOS · Windows · Linux · iOS · Android · extension

Five users get timers, projects and PDF reports one month at a time; CSV, billable rates and approvals are paid.

the 7 apps it replaces · 71 $/month

Three ways out of the subscription: 1. you keep paying (71 $/month) 2. you install this one, free 3. you vibecode it — the prompt is on each of the pages below

verificata il 2026-08-06

61 $ /mese

Toggl Track Free free [hosted] web · macOS · Windows · iOS · Android · extension

Five users get fast timers, projects, tags and reports; approvals and paid-time controls cost extra.

the 6 apps it replaces · 61 $/month

Three ways out of the subscription: 1. you keep paying (61 $/month) 2. you install this one, free 3. you vibecode it — the prompt is on each of the pages below

verificata il 2026-08-06

56 $ /mese

Kimai open source ★ 4,9k active [ops] web · self-hosted

Timesheets, rates, reports and invoices are all there; approvals need its free plugin and the server still needs an adult.

the 6 apps it replaces · 56 $/month

Three ways out of the subscription: 1. you keep paying (56 $/month) 2. you install this one, free 3. you vibecode it — the prompt is on each of the pages below

source code · verificata il 2026-08-06

45 $ /mese

ManicTime Free free [1-click] macOS · Windows · Linux

One computer gets automatic app, site and document history, tags and timesheet export; cloud sync is the billable part.

the 4 apps it replaces · 45 $/month

Three ways out of the subscription: 1. you keep paying (45 $/month) 2. you install this one, free 3. you vibecode it — the prompt is on each of the pages below

verificata il 2026-08-06

26 $ /mese

solidtime open source ★ 8,8k active [docker] web · self-hosted · macOS · Windows · Linux

Modern multi-user timers, clients and billable rates in one Compose stack; the desktop apps are still beta.

the 3 apps it replaces · 26 $/month

Three ways out of the subscription: 1. you keep paying (26 $/month) 2. you install this one, free 3. you vibecode it — the prompt is on each of the pages below

source code · verificata il 2026-08-06

26 $ /mese

TimeCamp Free free [hosted] web · macOS · Windows · Linux · iOS · Android · extension

Unlimited people and projects get timers, auto-tracking and basic reports; app analytics, billable controls and approvals are paid.

the 3 apps it replaces · 26 $/month

Three ways out of the subscription: 1. you keep paying (26 $/month) 2. you install this one, free 3. you vibecode it — the prompt is on each of the pages below

verificata il 2026-08-06

26 $ /mese

TimeTagger open source ★ 1,8k active [docker] web · self-hosted

A lean timeline, tags and PDF or CSV reports in one container; it is built for individuals, not payroll departments.

the 3 apps it replaces · 26 $/month

Three ways out of the subscription: 1. you keep paying (26 $/month) 2. you install this one, free 3. you vibecode it — the prompt is on each of the pages below

source code · verificata il 2026-08-06

26 $ /mese

Traggo open source ★ 1,6k active [docker] web · self-hosted

A tiny tag-based timer with useful dashboards in one container; invoices and mobile apps never arrive.

the 3 apps it replaces · 26 $/month

Three ways out of the subscription: 1. you keep paying (26 $/month) 2. you install this one, free 3. you vibecode it — the prompt is on each of the pages below

source code · verificata il 2026-08-06

19 $ /mese

My Hours Free free [hosted] web · iOS · Android · extension

A clean five-person timer with unlimited projects, clients and basic reports; approvals, rates and invoices are paid.

the 2 apps it replaces · 19 $/month

Three ways out of the subscription: 1. you keep paying (19 $/month) 2. you install this one, free 3. you vibecode it — the prompt is on each of the pages below

verificata il 2026-08-06

Checked by hand: no votes, no buyable positions. Prices in dollars.

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