KimaivsTube Archivist
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kimai | Tube Archivist | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Time Tracking | #7 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 5 112 | 8 552 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +69 | +83 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 23 | 6 |
| Latest release | 2.71.0 · 25 Oct 2026 | v0.6.0 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Kimai and Tube Archivist score the same (72/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Kimai ships more often: 23 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Tube Archivist.
If you want the quickest setup, Kimai is easier to run; Tube Archivist needs more configuration.
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