Kimai
Time Tracking · Free · since 2006 · open source
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Kimai is an open-source time tracking application built with PHP/Symfony. You can self-host it on your own server for free, giving you complete control over your data. It supports multi-user setups with roles, project/activity tracking, and exportable reports.
pros
- Completely free and open source — no per-user fees
- Self-hosted means you own your data entirely
- Supports multi-user with roles and permissions
- Active development community with regular updates
cons
- Requires self-hosting — not a cloud SaaS you can just sign up for
- Setup requires technical knowledge (PHP, MySQL)
- Mobile experience is web-based, no native app
- Fewer integrations than commercial alternatives
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