Kimaivsworklenz
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kimai | worklenz | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Time Tracking | #12 of 45 in Project Management |
| GitHub stars | 5 111 | 3 281 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +73 | +100 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 23 | 8 |
| Latest release | 2.71.0 · 25 Oct 2026 | v3.3.1 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Kimai scores 71/100 against 63/100 for worklenz, so it is the safer default.
Kimai ships more often: 23 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for worklenz.
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