KimaivsTimeTracker
Two self-hosted Clockify alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kimai | TimeTracker | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Time Tracking | #8 of 11 in Time Tracking |
| GitHub stars | 5 106 | 634 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +68 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 23 | 11 |
| Latest release | 2.71.0 · 25 Oct 2026 | v5.18.4 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Kimai scores 71/100 against 45/100 for TimeTracker, so it is the safer default.
Kimai ships more often: 23 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for TimeTracker.
If you want the quickest setup, TimeTracker is easier to run; Kimai needs more configuration.
Kimai is growing faster right now (+68 stars in 30 days).
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