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Self-hosted alternatives to ActivityWatch

The ActivityWatch listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 6 of the 42 other time tracking apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

ActivityWatch is free to use. All of them are free or have a free plan.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from ActivityWatch

  1. ManicTime

    Automatic time tracker, in the cloud or on your own server

    • ManicTime starts at $7 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly). ActivityWatch is free.
    • Only ManicTime lists an iOS app.
    • Only ActivityWatch lists a browser extension.
    • ManicTime is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    ManicTime vs ActivityWatchManicTime pricing and details

  2. TimeTagger

    Open-source time tracker built on tags and a timeline

    • TimeTagger starts at €3 per month, billed annually (€4 billed monthly). ActivityWatch is free.
    • Only TimeTagger lists a web app.
    • Only ActivityWatch lists Windows, macOS, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only ActivityWatch lists a browser extension.
    TimeTagger vs ActivityWatchTimeTagger pricing and details

  3. Kimai

    Open-source time tracking with invoicing, self-hosted or cloud

    • Kimai starts at €2.99 per user / month, billed annually (€3.99 billed monthly). ActivityWatch is free.
    • Only Kimai lists a web app.
    • Only ActivityWatch lists Windows, macOS, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only ActivityWatch lists a browser extension.
    Kimai pricing and details

  4. solidtime

    Open-source time tracker for freelancers and teams

    • solidtime starts at €8 per user / month, billed annually; on-premise licenses from €49 / year. ActivityWatch is free.
    • Only solidtime lists a web app.
    • Only ActivityWatch lists an Android app.
    • solidtime is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    solidtime pricing and details

  5. TimeCamp

    Time tracking with attendance, billing and a free plan for any team

    • TimeCamp starts at $3.99 per user / month, billed annually ($5.49 month-to-month). ActivityWatch is free.
    • Only TimeCamp lists a web app.
    • Only TimeCamp lists an iOS app.
    • TimeCamp is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    TimeCamp pricing and details

  6. actiTIME

    Timesheets with project budgets, billing and a self-hosted option

    • actiTIME starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly ($6 for up to 40 users). ActivityWatch is free.
    • Only actiTIME lists a web app.
    • Only actiTIME lists an iOS app.
    • Only ActivityWatch lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    actiTIME pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to ActivityWatch?

Yes. ManicTime, TimeTagger, Kimai, solidtime, TimeCamp and actiTIME can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can ActivityWatch be self-hosted?

The ActivityWatch listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to ActivityWatch: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.