HackatimevsZiit
Two self-hosted WakaTime alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Hackatime | Ziit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 52/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #69 of 166 in Developer Tools | #82 of 166 in Developer Tools |
| GitHub stars | 216 | 258 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 7 |
| Latest release | — | v1.2.2 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Ruby | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Hackatime scores 52/100 against 49/100 for Ziit, so it is the safer default.
Ziit ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Hackatime.
If you want the quickest setup, Ziit is easier to run; Hackatime needs more configuration.
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