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Self-hosted alternatives to ActivTrak

The ActivTrak listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 10 of the 69 other time tracking apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

ActivTrak has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per worker / month, billed annually. 8 of them are free or have a free plan.

10 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from ActivTrak

  1. Controlio

    Employee monitoring with time logs, screen video and app tracking

    • Controlio starts at $6.67 per user / month, billed annually. ActivTrak starts at $10 per worker / month, billed annually.
    • ActivTrak has a free plan. Controlio does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Controlio lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Controlio is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Controlio vs ActivTrakControlio pricing and details

  2. KeepActive (formerly Kickidler)

    Employee monitoring and time tracking with screenshots and recordings

    • KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) starts at $4.17 per user / month, billed annually ($50 per license). ActivTrak starts at $10 per worker / month, billed annually.
    • ActivTrak has a free plan. KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only ActivTrak lists a web app.
    KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) vs ActivTrakKeepActive (formerly Kickidler) pricing and details

  3. WorkTime

    Non-invasive employee monitoring for attendance and productivity

    • WorkTime starts at $6.99 per employee / month, billed monthly ($69.90 billed annually). ActivTrak starts at $10 per worker / month, billed annually.
    • Only WorkTime lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • WorkTime is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • ActivTrak also covers site & app blocker and dashboards.
    WorkTime vs ActivTrakWorkTime pricing and details

  4. 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). ActivTrak starts at $10 per worker / month, billed annually.
    • Only TimeCamp lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only TimeCamp lists a browser extension.
    • TimeCamp is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    TimeCamp pricing and details

  5. ManicTime

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

    • ManicTime starts at $7 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly). ActivTrak starts at $10 per worker / month, billed annually.
    • Only ManicTime lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only ActivTrak lists a web app.
    • ManicTime is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    ManicTime pricing and details

  6. 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). ActivTrak starts at $10 per worker / month, billed annually.
    • Kimai is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Kimai also covers invoicing.
    • ActivTrak also covers site & app blocker and dashboards.
    Kimai pricing and details

  7. solidtime

    Open-source time tracker for freelancers and teams

    • solidtime starts at €8 per user / month, billed annually; on-premise licenses from €49 / year. ActivTrak starts at $10 per worker / month, billed annually.
    • Only solidtime lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only solidtime lists a browser extension.
    • solidtime is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    solidtime pricing and details

  8. 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). ActivTrak starts at $10 per worker / month, billed annually.
    • Only actiTIME lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only actiTIME lists a browser extension.
    • actiTIME is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    actiTIME pricing and details

  9. TimeTagger

    Open-source time tracker built on tags and a timeline

    • TimeTagger starts at €3 per month, billed annually (€4 billed monthly). ActivTrak starts at $10 per worker / month, billed annually.
    • TimeTagger is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • TimeTagger also covers Pomodoro timer.
    • ActivTrak also covers site & app blocker and dashboards.
    TimeTagger pricing and details

  10. Traggo

    Self-hosted, tag-based time tracking with dashboards

    • Traggo is free. ActivTrak starts at $10 per worker / month, billed annually.
    • Traggo is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Traggo also covers calendar.
    • ActivTrak also covers site & app blocker and reports.
    Traggo pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to ActivTrak?

Yes. Controlio, KeepActive (formerly Kickidler), WorkTime, TimeCamp, ManicTime, Kimai, solidtime, actiTIME and 2 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can ActivTrak be self-hosted?

The ActivTrak listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these time tracking apps are free?

WorkTime, TimeCamp, ManicTime, Kimai, solidtime, actiTIME, TimeTagger and Traggo are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 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 ActivTrak: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.