DeskTime alternatives · Time Tracking
Self-hosted alternatives to DeskTime
The DeskTime 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.
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
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
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). DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
- TimeCamp has a free plan. DeskTime does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TimeCamp lists a browser extension.
- TimeCamp is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $7/mo
ManicTime
Automatic time tracker, in the cloud or on your own server
- ManicTime starts at $7 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly). DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
- ManicTime has a free plan. DeskTime does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only DeskTime lists a web app.
- ManicTime is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from €2.99/mo
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.
- Free plan · from €8/mo
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.
- Free plan · from $5/mo
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). DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
- actiTIME has a free plan. DeskTime does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only actiTIME lists a browser extension.
- Only DeskTime lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Free plan · from €3/mo
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.
Common questions
Is there a self-hosted alternative to DeskTime?
Yes. TimeCamp, ManicTime, Kimai, solidtime, actiTIME and TimeTagger can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Can DeskTime be self-hosted?
The DeskTime 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 DeskTime: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.