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solidtime vs Kimai: catalog facts
solidtimeKimai
Free

Free and open source to self-host; a hosted cloud version is also offered.

Freemium

Free to self-host; Kimai Cloud is a hosted option with its own pricing.

Web, Self-hosted, Browser extension Web, Self-hosted
  • Clean, modern interface
  • Flexible billable rates
  • Self-hosting with Docker or a manual install
  • Invoices, exports and reporting built in
  • No invoicing described in its feature list
  • Self-hosting requires following separate guides
  • Self-hosting means running and updating a server yourself
  • Self-hosted installs get community support only
Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service, Browser extension Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source Open source
License: AGPL-3.0 License: AGPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.