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TimeTac alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave TimeTac: more than freelancers need, and no free plan, only a trial. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces TimeTac, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Clockodo currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Clockodo logoClockodoPaidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 466.5
2Jibble logoJibbleFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +33 of 362.6
3Kimai logoKimaiOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 459.6
4QuickBooks Time logoQuickBooks TimePaidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 357.2
5Toggl Track logoToggl TrackFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +44 of 455.3
  1. Clockodo logo

    1. ClockodoTop pick

    Best for: German and EU businesses tracking both statutory work time and billable project hours

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from TimeTac

    German work-time and project tracker with simple per-user plans.

    Pros

    • Work time, absences and project time in one tool
    • Exports to German invoicing software
    • Simple two-plan pricing

    Cons

    • No free plan
    • Integrations lean towards German tools
    • Fewer automatic tracking features than some rivals
    Visit Clockodo 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 Clockodo a good TimeTac alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Pro price
    €10 / $10 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026clockodo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro Plus price
    €12 / $12 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026clockodo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026clockodo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Invoicing exports
    Lexware Office, sevdesk, easybill
    Checked Oct 25, 2026clockodo.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Jibble logo

    2. Jibble

    Best for: Hourly and field teams that need free clock-in, attendance and payroll-ready timesheets

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

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from TimeTac

    Free attendance and clock-in for unlimited users.

    Pros

    • Free plan with unlimited users
    • Kiosk, GPS and face-recognition clock-in options
    • Overtime and break calculations for payroll

    Cons

    • Project billing and invoicing are basic
    • Location and face checks may concern employees
    • Advanced reporting requires paid tiers
    Visit Jibble Details and reviews
    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 Jibble a good TimeTac alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, unlimited users
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jibble.io(opens source in a new tab)
    GPS tracking
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jibble.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Browser extension
    Chrome time tracker
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jibble.io(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Kimai logo

    3. Kimai

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

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from TimeTac

    Open-source, EU-hosted or self-hosted tracker with working-time accounts.

    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
    Visit Kimai Details and reviews
    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 Kimai a good TimeTac 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)
  4. QuickBooks Time logo

    4. QuickBooks Time

    Best for: QuickBooks businesses with hourly or field staff who need hours in payroll

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from TimeTac

    Attendance and scheduling for US businesses that use QuickBooks.

    Pros

    • Hours flow directly into QuickBooks payroll and invoicing
    • GPS tracking and scheduling for field teams
    • Mature mobile clock-in app

    Cons

    • Base fee plus per-user pricing gets expensive
    • Most valuable only with QuickBooks
    • No free plan
    Visit QuickBooks Time 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 QuickBooks Time a good TimeTac alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Premium per-user price
    Base fee + $10 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026quickbooks.intuit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Elite per-user price
    Base fee + $12 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026quickbooks.intuit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    GPS tracking
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026quickbooks.intuit.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Toggl Track logo

    5. 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

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from TimeTac

    Simple timers and project reports for teams that don't need attendance.

    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
    Visit Toggl Track 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 Toggl Track a good TimeTac 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)

The best TimeTac alternative for…

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

Clockodo logo

Best TimeTac alternative for most people

Clockodo

German work-time and project tracker with simple per-user plans.

Kimai logo

Best TimeTac alternative for a free option

Kimai

Open-source, EU-hosted or self-hosted tracker with working-time accounts.

Jibble logo

Best TimeTac alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Jibble

Free attendance and clock-in for unlimited users.

Kimai logo

Best TimeTac alternative for open source

Kimai

Open-source, EU-hosted or self-hosted tracker with working-time accounts.

Kimai logo

Best TimeTac alternative for self-hosting

Kimai

Open-source, EU-hosted or self-hosted tracker with working-time accounts.

Toggl Track logo

Best TimeTac alternative for Mac

Toggl Track

Simple timers and project reports for teams that don't need attendance.

Clockodo logo

Best TimeTac alternative for Windows

Clockodo

German work-time and project tracker with simple per-user plans.

Toggl Track logo

Best TimeTac alternative for Linux

Toggl Track

Simple timers and project reports for teams that don't need attendance.

QuickBooks Time logo

Best TimeTac alternative for iPhone and Android

QuickBooks Time

Attendance and scheduling for US businesses that use QuickBooks.

Clockodo logo

Best TimeTac alternative for working in the browser

Clockodo

German work-time and project tracker with simple per-user plans.

TimeTac alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to TimeTac?

Clockodo ranks first right now. German work-time and project tracker with simple per-user plans. Jibble and Kimai follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to TimeTac?

Yes. Jibble (free plan + paid), Kimai (open source) and Toggl Track (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to TimeTac?

Yes: Kimai. Kimai can also be self-hosted.

Which TimeTac alternatives work on Linux?

Toggl Track runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from TimeTac?

The complaints we hear most: more than freelancers need; no free plan, only a trial; focused on European labour requirements.

How is this list ranked?

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