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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
1Kimai logoKimaiOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 459.6
  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

    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)

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.