Best Self-Hosted Time Tracking Tools in 2026

Tools for logging work hours, tracking billable time, and generating reports for individuals and teams.

The top-rated pick is Solidtime with 8,927 GitHub stars.

3 self-hosted time tracking tools — ranked by GitHub stars.Browse all

Solidtime

Modern, open source time-tracking app for freelancers and teams with project, client, task, and reporting features.

Alternative to:

Toggl

Kimai

Open source time-tracking application for freelancers, teams, and organisations, with timesheets, invoicing, and detailed reports.

Alternative to:

Toggl

Kagelin

Self-hosted, offline-first productivity app combining tasks, habits, a Pomodoro focus timer, and calendar with optional WebDAV sync.

Alternative to:

TickTick

Why self-host?

Self-hosting puts you in control. You own your data, avoid vendor lock-in, and eliminate recurring subscription costs. For teams handling sensitive data or operating under strict compliance requirements, running your own infrastructure is often the only viable option.