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solidtime alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave solidtime: no native mobile apps yet, and fewer integrations than established tools. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces solidtime, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Kimai currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Kimai logoKimaiOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 466.5
2Toggl Track logoToggl TrackFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +44 of 462.6
3Clockify logoClockifyFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 559.6
  1. Kimai logo

    1. KimaiTop pick

    Best for: Teams that want to own their time data on their own server, or in EU hosting

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from solidtime

    Long-established open-source tracker with invoicing and a plugin marketplace.

    Pros

    • Free and open source under the AGPL
    • Invoicing, budgets and multi-user roles included
    • Cheap EU-hosted cloud option

    Cons

    • Interface is functional rather than polished
    • Self-hosting means maintaining the server
    • Some features come as plugins
    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 Kimai a good solidtime alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    AGPL 3
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kimai.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud price
    From €2.99 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kimai.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days on Cloud
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kimai.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    Germany
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kimai.org(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Toggl Track logo

    2. Toggl Track

    Best for: Freelancers and small teams who want an easy timer and clear billable-hours reports

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from solidtime

    The polished commercial option it's modelled on, with mobile apps.

    Pros

    • Very easy start-stop timer on every platform
    • Browser extension adds timers inside many web apps
    • Clear, flexible reports

    Cons

    • Free plan limited to a few users
    • Billable rates and estimates need a paid plan
    • Per-user pricing adds up for larger teams
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Toggl Track a good solidtime alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 3 users
    Checked Oct 25, 2026toggl.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starter price
    $9 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026toggl.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium price
    $16 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026toggl.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026toggl.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Clockify logo

    3. Clockify

    Best for: Budget-conscious teams that want timesheets, time off and approvals in one tracker

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from solidtime

    Hosted with a free plan and mobile apps, if you'd rather not self-host.

    Pros

    • Free plan and low per-seat prices
    • Timer, timesheet, kiosk and auto tracker options
    • Choice of data regions on higher plans

    Cons

    • Many tiers make plan choice confusing
    • Free plan is capped at a small team
    • Screenshots and GPS feel intrusive to some employees
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 Clockify a good solidtime alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 5 users
    Checked Oct 25, 2026clockify.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Basic price
    $3.99 per seat/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026clockify.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Standard price
    $5.49 per seat/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026clockify.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    $7.99 per seat/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026clockify.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    EU, UK, USA or Australia
    Checked Oct 25, 2026clockify.me(opens source in a new tab)

The best solidtime alternative for…

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

Kimai logo

Best solidtime alternative for most people

Kimai

Long-established open-source tracker with invoicing and a plugin marketplace.

Timewarrior logo

Best solidtime alternative for a free option

Timewarrior

Minimal open-source CLI tracker for individuals.

Toggl Track logo

Best solidtime alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Toggl Track

The polished commercial option it's modelled on, with mobile apps.

ActivityWatch logo

Best solidtime alternative for open source

ActivityWatch

Open-source automatic tracking for personal insight rather than billing.

Kimai logo

Best solidtime alternative for self-hosting

Kimai

Long-established open-source tracker with invoicing and a plugin marketplace.

Clockify logo

Best solidtime alternative for Mac

Clockify

Hosted with a free plan and mobile apps, if you'd rather not self-host.

Toggl Track logo

Best solidtime alternative for Windows

Toggl Track

The polished commercial option it's modelled on, with mobile apps.

Toggl Track logo

Best solidtime alternative for Linux

Toggl Track

The polished commercial option it's modelled on, with mobile apps.

Toggl Track logo

Best solidtime alternative for iPhone and Android

Toggl Track

The polished commercial option it's modelled on, with mobile apps.

Kimai logo

Best solidtime alternative for working in the browser

Kimai

Long-established open-source tracker with invoicing and a plugin marketplace.

solidtime alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to solidtime?

Kimai ranks first right now. Long-established open-source tracker with invoicing and a plugin marketplace. Toggl Track and Clockify follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to solidtime?

Yes. Kimai (open source), Toggl Track (free plan + paid), Clockify (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 solidtime?

Yes: Kimai, Timewarrior and ActivityWatch. Kimai can also be self-hosted.

Which solidtime alternatives work on Linux?

Toggl Track, Clockify, Timewarrior and ActivityWatch run on Linux.

Why do people switch from solidtime?

The complaints we hear most: no native mobile apps yet; fewer integrations than established tools; invoicing limited to paid plans.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces solidtime, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.