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TimeTracker vs Kimai: catalog facts
TimeTrackerKimai
Free

Free under GPL-3.0; an optional purchased key hides donation prompts.

Freemium

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

Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Time tracking and invoicing in one tool
  • Peppol and ZUGFeRD e-invoicing support
  • Self-hosting with Docker or a manual install
  • Invoices, exports and reporting built in
  • Large feature set can feel heavy for simple use
  • Shows donation prompts unless a key is bought
  • Self-hosting means running and updating a server yourself
  • Self-hosted installs get community support only
Self-hosted Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source Open source
License: GPL-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

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