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Open-source alternatives to QuickBooks Time

QuickBooks Time is not described as open source on its own site. 10 of the 98 other time tracking apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

QuickBooks Time is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month. 9 of them are free or have a free plan.

10 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from QuickBooks Time

  1. TimeTrex

    Time and attendance, payroll and HR workforce management

    • TimeTrex starts at $5 per employee / month, $50 monthly minimum, 1-year term. QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
    • Only QuickBooks Time lists iOS and Android apps.
    • TimeTrex is open source, according to its own site.
    • TimeTrex also covers payroll, shift scheduling, time clock, employee records and time off.
    TimeTrex vs QuickBooks TimeTimeTrex pricing and details

  2. 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). QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
    • Kimai has a free plan. QuickBooks Time does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only QuickBooks Time lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Kimai is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Kimai pricing and details

  3. solidtime

    Open-source time tracker for freelancers and teams

    • solidtime starts at €8 per user / month, billed annually; on-premise licenses from €49 / year. QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
    • solidtime has a free plan. QuickBooks Time does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only solidtime lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only solidtime lists a browser extension.
    solidtime pricing and details

  4. TimeTagger

    Open-source time tracker built on tags and a timeline

    • TimeTagger starts at €3 per month, billed annually (€4 billed monthly). QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
    • TimeTagger has a free plan. QuickBooks Time does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only QuickBooks Time lists iOS and Android apps.
    • TimeTagger is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    TimeTagger pricing and details

  5. TimeScribe

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

    • TimeScribe is free. QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
    • TimeScribe has a free plan. QuickBooks Time does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TimeScribe lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only QuickBooks Time lists a web app.
    TimeScribe pricing and details

  6. Timewarrior

    Free, open-source time tracking from the command line

    • Timewarrior is free. QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
    • Timewarrior has a free plan. QuickBooks Time does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Timewarrior lists Linux and macOS apps.
    • Only QuickBooks Time lists a web app.
    Timewarrior pricing and details

  7. ActivityWatch

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

    • ActivityWatch is free. QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
    • ActivityWatch has a free plan. QuickBooks Time does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ActivityWatch lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only ActivityWatch lists a browser extension.
    ActivityWatch pricing and details

  8. Simple Time Tracker

    Free, open-source activity time tracker for Android

    • Simple Time Tracker is free. QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
    • Simple Time Tracker has a free plan. QuickBooks Time does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only QuickBooks Time lists a web app.
    • Only QuickBooks Time lists an iOS app.
    Simple Time Tracker pricing and details

  9. Traggo

    Self-hosted, tag-based time tracking with dashboards

    • Traggo is free. QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
    • Traggo has a free plan. QuickBooks Time does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only QuickBooks Time lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Traggo is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Traggo pricing and details

  10. Dayflow

    Open-source Mac app that logs your workday automatically

    • Dayflow starts at $20 per month, billed monthly. QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
    • Dayflow has a free plan. QuickBooks Time does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Dayflow lists a macOS app.
    • Only QuickBooks Time lists a web app.
    Dayflow pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to QuickBooks Time?

Yes. TimeTrex, Kimai, solidtime, TimeTagger, TimeScribe, Timewarrior, ActivityWatch, Simple Time Tracker and 2 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is QuickBooks Time open source?

QuickBooks Time is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these time tracking apps are free?

Kimai, solidtime, TimeTagger, TimeScribe, Timewarrior, ActivityWatch, Simple Time Tracker, Traggo and 1 more 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 13, 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 QuickBooks Time: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.