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DeskTime alternatives · Time Tracking

Open-source alternatives to DeskTime

DeskTime is not described as open source on its own site. 6 of the 42 other time tracking apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

DeskTime is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly). 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 DeskTime

  1. 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). DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
    • Kimai has a free plan. DeskTime does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only DeskTime lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Kimai is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Kimai pricing and details

  2. solidtime

    Open-source time tracker for freelancers and teams

    • solidtime starts at €8 per user / month, billed annually; on-premise licenses from €49 / year. DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
    • solidtime has a free plan. DeskTime does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only solidtime lists a browser extension.
    • Only DeskTime lists iOS and Android apps.
    solidtime pricing and details

  3. TimeTagger

    Open-source time tracker built on tags and a timeline

    • TimeTagger starts at €3 per month, billed annually (€4 billed monthly). DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
    • TimeTagger has a free plan. DeskTime does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only DeskTime lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • TimeTagger is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    TimeTagger pricing and details

  4. ActivityWatch

    Free, open-source automatic time tracker that keeps data local

    • ActivityWatch is free. DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
    • ActivityWatch has a free plan. DeskTime does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ActivityWatch lists a browser extension.
    • Only DeskTime lists a web app.
    ActivityWatch pricing and details

  5. TimeScribe

    Free, open-source local time tracker for macOS and Windows

    • TimeScribe is free. DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
    • TimeScribe has a free plan. DeskTime does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only DeskTime lists a web app.
    • Only DeskTime lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    TimeScribe pricing and details

  6. Simple Time Tracker

    Free, open-source activity time tracker for Android

    • Simple Time Tracker is free. DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
    • Simple Time Tracker has a free plan. DeskTime does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only DeskTime lists a web app.
    • Only DeskTime lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    Simple Time Tracker pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to DeskTime?

Yes. Kimai, solidtime, TimeTagger, ActivityWatch, TimeScribe and Simple Time Tracker are open source, according to their own sites.

Is DeskTime open source?

DeskTime is not described as open source on its own site. 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 DeskTime: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.