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Valot

Free, offline-first time tracker for the Linux desktop with projects, clients and PDF reports.

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About Valot

Valot is a time-tracking app for Linux built by an independent developer in a GNOME style. You start and stop timers against projects and clients, then review your hours on a reports page and export them. The core app works completely offline and stores data locally, exporting to PDF and its own database format. Optional extensions add calendar export as ICS files (for Google Calendar, Nextcloud or Apple Calendar), a tag system, a system-tray tracker for GNOME and Xfce and task notes; extension support is switched on in preferences. Holding the tracking button for a few seconds starts a Pomodoro mode. There is no mobile app, but a companion progressive web app, Valot in Pocket, runs in a phone or desktop browser. Valot is free, with no paid plan; the developer offers custom work for businesses instead. It is distributed mainly through Flathub. It suits Linux freelancers who want a simple local tracker rather than a cloud service.

Best for: Linux freelancers who want a simple, offline time tracker with PDF reports.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Completely free
  • Works fully offline with local data
  • Projects, clients, reports and PDF export
  • Built-in Pomodoro mode

Why people leave

  • Desktop app is Linux only
  • No team features or invoicing
  • Several extensions are still marked experimental or coming soon

Top Valot alternatives

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  1. 1Kimai logo
    Kimai

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

    64.8
  2. 2ActivityWatch logo
    ActivityWatch

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

    61.8
  3. 3solidtime logo
    solidtime

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

    59.4
  4. 4Toggl Track logo
    Toggl Track

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

    57.5
  5. 5Super Productivity logo
    Super Productivity

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

    56.8

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Valot: common questions

Is Valot free?

Yes, Valot is free to use.

Is Valot open source?

No, Valot is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Kimai, ActivityWatch and solidtime.

What platforms does Valot run on?

Valot is available for Linux and Web.

What are the best alternatives to Valot?

The highest-ranked Valot alternatives right now are Kimai, ActivityWatch and solidtime. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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