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Valot alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Valot: desktop app is Linux only, and no team features or invoicing. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Valot, 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 464.8
2ActivityWatch logoActivityWatchOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +24 of 461.8
3solidtime logosolidtimeOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 459.4
4Super Productivity logoSuper ProductivityOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 456.8
  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

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Valot

    Self-hosted and open source, with invoicing and multi-user support for teams.

    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 ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Kimai a good Valot alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    AGPL 3
    Checked Oct 29, 2026kimai.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud price
    From €2.99 per user/month
    Checked Oct 29, 2026kimai.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days on Cloud
    Checked Oct 29, 2026kimai.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    Germany
    Checked Oct 29, 2026kimai.org(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

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Valot

    Tracks app and website use automatically instead of manual timers, all locally.

    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 ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is ActivityWatch a good Valot alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MPL-2.0
    Checked Oct 29, 2026activitywatch.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
    Checked Oct 29, 2026activitywatch.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    Stays on your device
    Checked Oct 29, 2026activitywatch.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Supporter plans
    From $5/month (optional)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026activitywatch.net(opens source in a new tab)
  3. solidtime logo

    3. solidtime

    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

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Valot

    Open-source tracker with clients, billable rates and a hosted or self-hosted option.

    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 ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is solidtime a good Valot alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 29, 2026solidtime.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Professional price
    €8 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 29, 2026solidtime.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes, with Docker
    Checked Oct 29, 2026docs.solidtime.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosted servers
    1,000+
    Checked Oct 29, 2026solidtime.io(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Super Productivity logo

    4. Super Productivity

    Best for: Developers and freelancers who want tasks and time tracking together, free and offline

    Open sourceWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    56.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Valot

    Open source, runs on more platforms and combines time tracking with a full task list.

    Pros

    • Built-in time tracking, timesheets and Pomodoro
    • Imports issues from GitHub, GitLab and Jira
    • Local-first with no account required

    Cons

    • Busy interface with many settings
    • Sync needs setting up with WebDAV, Dropbox or Super Sync
    • No real-time collaboration
    Visit Super Productivity Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.360
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Super Productivity a good Valot alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 29, 2026super-productivity.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, web
    Checked Oct 29, 2026super-productivity.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Offline mode
    Yes, no account needed
    Checked Oct 29, 2026super-productivity.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    GitHub, GitLab, Jira
    Checked Oct 29, 2026super-productivity.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Valot alternative for…

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

Kimai logo

Best Valot alternative for most people

Kimai

Self-hosted and open source, with invoicing and multi-user support for teams.

ActivityWatch logo

Best Valot alternative for a free option

ActivityWatch

Tracks app and website use automatically instead of manual timers, all locally.

Toggl Track logo

Best Valot alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Toggl Track

The best-known cloud tracker, with apps on every platform and team reports.

solidtime logo

Best Valot alternative for open source

solidtime

Open-source tracker with clients, billable rates and a hosted or self-hosted option.

Kimai logo

Best Valot alternative for self-hosting

Kimai

Self-hosted and open source, with invoicing and multi-user support for teams.

Super Productivity logo

Best Valot alternative for Mac

Super Productivity

Open source, runs on more platforms and combines time tracking with a full task list.

ActivityWatch logo

Best Valot alternative for Windows

ActivityWatch

Tracks app and website use automatically instead of manual timers, all locally.

ActivityWatch logo

Best Valot alternative for Linux

ActivityWatch

Tracks app and website use automatically instead of manual timers, all locally.

Toggl Track logo

Best Valot alternative for iPhone and Android

Toggl Track

The best-known cloud tracker, with apps on every platform and team reports.

Kimai logo

Best Valot alternative for working in the browser

Kimai

Self-hosted and open source, with invoicing and multi-user support for teams.

Valot alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Valot?

Kimai ranks first right now. Self-hosted and open source, with invoicing and multi-user support for teams. ActivityWatch and solidtime follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Valot?

Yes. Kimai (open source), ActivityWatch (open source), solidtime (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 Valot?

Yes: Kimai, ActivityWatch, solidtime and Super Productivity. Kimai and solidtime can also be self-hosted.

Which Valot alternatives work on Linux?

ActivityWatch, solidtime, Toggl Track and Super Productivity run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Valot?

The complaints we hear most: desktop app is Linux only; no team features or invoicing; several extensions are still marked experimental or coming soon.

How is this list ranked?

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