Overview

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.

Strengths

  • 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

Weaknesses

  • 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

Quick info

Category
Time Tracking
Starting price
Free (self-hosted)
Free tier
Fully free
Open source
Yes
Founded
2006

Last updated 2026-04-12

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