Alternatives · Time Tracking
Kimai alternatives
Kimai compared with 6 alternatives: solidtime, TimeTagger, Clockify, Toggl, Harvest and 1 more.
Kimai has a free plan. Paid plans start at €2.99 per user / month, billed annually (€3.99 billed monthly). All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| KimaiThis tool | Free plan · from €2.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| solidtime | Free plan · from €8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension |
| TimeTagger | Free plan · from €3/mo | Yes | Web |
| Clockify | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Toggl | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Harvest | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| actiTIME | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Kimai
- 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. Kimai starts at €2.99 per user / month, billed annually (€3.99 billed monthly).
- Only solidtime lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only solidtime lists a browser extension.
Suits: Freelancers who want a free tracker for one user
- 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). Kimai starts at €2.99 per user / month, billed annually (€3.99 billed monthly).
- TimeTagger also covers Pomodoro timer.
- Kimai also covers invoicing.
Suits: Freelancers who want a low-cost tracker and PDF reports for clients
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Clockify
Team time tracker and timesheets with a free plan for 5 users
- Clockify starts at $3.99 per seat / month, billed annually. Kimai starts at €2.99 per user / month, billed annually (€3.99 billed monthly).
- Only Clockify lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Clockify lists a browser extension.
- Kimai is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Clockify also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Teams of up to 5 that want a free tracker with no cap on tracked time
- Free plan · from $9/mo
Toggl
Team time tracker with billing reports and capacity planning
- Toggl starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually. Kimai starts at €2.99 per user / month, billed annually (€3.99 billed monthly).
- Only Toggl lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Toggl lists a browser extension.
- Kimai is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Toggl also covers tasks, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Agencies and consultancies that bill clients by the hour
- Free plan · from $9/mo
Harvest
Time tracking that turns logged hours into client invoices
- Harvest starts at $9 per seat / month, billed annually ($108 per seat). Kimai starts at €2.99 per user / month, billed annually (€3.99 billed monthly).
- Only Harvest lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Harvest lists a browser extension.
- Kimai is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Agencies and consultancies that bill clients for tracked hours
- 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). Kimai starts at €2.99 per user / month, billed annually (€3.99 billed monthly).
- Only actiTIME lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only actiTIME lists a browser extension.
- actiTIME can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Kimai is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Project teams that track budgets and profitability by task
Limits worth knowing in Kimai
- Cloud prices are in euros and exclude taxes; the pricing page lists no free cloud plan, only a 30-day trial.
- On Cloud Professional, kiosk mode, SAML single sign-on, a custom domain and IP access restriction are shown only with annual billing.
- Kimai runs in the browser; the mobile and desktop apps on its integrations page are made by third parties, and some are paid.
- Self-hosting needs SSH access to a server, and plugins such as expenses (99 €) are bought separately.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Kimai?
The alternatives to Kimai in this directory are solidtime, TimeTagger, Clockify, Toggl, Harvest and actiTIME. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Kimai.
Is there a free alternative to Kimai?
Yes. solidtime, TimeTagger, Clockify, Toggl, Harvest and actiTIME have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Kimai alternatives work on Windows?
The Kimai listing does not include a Windows app. solidtime, Clockify, Toggl and Harvest list one.
Which Kimai alternatives work on macOS?
The Kimai listing does not include a macOS app. solidtime, Clockify, Toggl and Harvest list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.