Kimai alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Kimai: interface is functional rather than polished, and self-hosting means maintaining the server. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Kimai, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. solidtime currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Kimai alternative for most people
solidtimeNewer open-source tracker with a more modern interface and desktop app.
Best Kimai alternative for a free option
TimewarriorOpen-source command-line tracker for individuals who live in the terminal.
Best Kimai alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
ClockifyHosted, polished apps and a free plan, if you'd rather not run a server.
Best Kimai alternative for open source
solidtimeNewer open-source tracker with a more modern interface and desktop app.
Best Kimai alternative for self-hosting
solidtimeNewer open-source tracker with a more modern interface and desktop app.
Best Kimai alternative for Mac
Toggl TrackEasier day-to-day experience with native apps on every platform.
Best Kimai alternative for Windows
HarvestCommercial alternative with similar invoicing focus and less setup.
Best Kimai alternative for Linux
solidtimeNewer open-source tracker with a more modern interface and desktop app.
Best Kimai alternative for iPhone and Android
ClockifyHosted, polished apps and a free plan, if you'd rather not run a server.
Best Kimai alternative for working in the browser
solidtimeNewer open-source tracker with a more modern interface and desktop app.
Kimai alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Kimai?
solidtime ranks first right now. Newer open-source tracker with a more modern interface and desktop app. Clockify and Toggl Track follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Kimai?
Yes. solidtime (open source), Clockify (free plan + paid), Toggl Track (free plan + paid) and Timewarrior (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Kimai?
Yes: solidtime and Timewarrior. solidtime can also be self-hosted.
Which Kimai alternatives work on Linux?
solidtime, Clockify, Toggl Track and Timewarrior run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Kimai?
The complaints we hear most: interface is functional rather than polished; self-hosting means maintaining the server; some features come as plugins.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Kimai, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.