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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
1Timewarrior logoTimewarriorOpen sourceYesLinux, macOS4 of 457.2
2ActivityWatch logoActivityWatchOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +24 of 455.3
  1. Timewarrior logo

    1. TimewarriorTop pick

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

    Open sourceLinux, macOS

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from solidtime

    Minimal open-source CLI tracker for individuals.

    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 solidtime 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)
  2. ActivityWatch logo

    2. ActivityWatch

    Best for: Privacy-minded individuals who want automatic tracking without sending data to a cloud

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, Browser extension

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from solidtime

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

    Pros

    • Free and open source
    • All data stays on your device
    • Extensible with custom watchers and queries

    Cons

    • No team, billing or invoicing features
    • Limited multi-device sync
    • Utilitarian dashboard
    Visit ActivityWatch Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 ActivityWatch a good solidtime alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MPL-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026activitywatch.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026activitywatch.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    Stays on your device
    Checked Oct 25, 2026activitywatch.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Supporter plans
    From $5/month (optional)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026activitywatch.net(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.