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Kimai alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1solidtime logosolidtimeOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 466.5
2Timewarrior logoTimewarriorOpen sourceYesLinux, macOS4 of 457.2
  1. solidtime logo

    1. solidtimeTop pick

    Best for: Teams that want a Toggl-style tracker they can self-host or use in EU-run hosting

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Kimai

    Newer open-source tracker with a more modern interface and desktop app.

    Pros

    • Open source and free to self-host
    • Clean, modern interface
    • Imports from Toggl and Clockify

    Cons

    • No native mobile apps yet
    • Fewer integrations than established tools
    • Invoicing limited to paid plans
    Visit solidtime Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is solidtime a good Kimai alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026solidtime.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Professional price
    €8 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026solidtime.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes, with Docker
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.solidtime.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosted servers
    1,000+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026solidtime.io(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Timewarrior logo

    2. Timewarrior

    Best for: Developers who want scriptable time tracking in the terminal, especially Taskwarrior users

    Open sourceLinux, macOS

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Kimai

    Open-source command-line tracker for individuals who live in the terminal.

    Pros

    • Free and open source
    • Plain-text data and custom report extensions
    • Pairs with Taskwarrior via a hook

    Cons

    • Command line only
    • No team, mobile or invoicing features
    • You set up your own sync and backups
    Visit Timewarrior Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Timewarrior a good Kimai alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026timewarrior.net(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Current release
    1.10.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026timewarrior.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Taskwarrior integration
    Hook starts tracking when a task starts
    Checked Oct 25, 2026timewarrior.net(opens source in a new tab)

The best Kimai alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

solidtime logo

Best Kimai alternative for most people

solidtime

Newer open-source tracker with a more modern interface and desktop app.

Timewarrior logo

Best Kimai alternative for a free option

Timewarrior

Open-source command-line tracker for individuals who live in the terminal.

Clockify logo

Best Kimai alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Clockify

Hosted, polished apps and a free plan, if you'd rather not run a server.

solidtime logo

Best Kimai alternative for open source

solidtime

Newer open-source tracker with a more modern interface and desktop app.

solidtime logo

Best Kimai alternative for self-hosting

solidtime

Newer open-source tracker with a more modern interface and desktop app.

Toggl Track logo

Best Kimai alternative for Mac

Toggl Track

Easier day-to-day experience with native apps on every platform.

Harvest logo

Best Kimai alternative for Windows

Harvest

Commercial alternative with similar invoicing focus and less setup.

solidtime logo

Best Kimai alternative for Linux

solidtime

Newer open-source tracker with a more modern interface and desktop app.

Clockify logo

Best Kimai alternative for iPhone and Android

Clockify

Hosted, polished apps and a free plan, if you'd rather not run a server.

solidtime logo

Best Kimai alternative for working in the browser

solidtime

Newer 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.