QuickBooks Time alternatives · Time Tracking
Self-hosted alternatives to QuickBooks Time
The QuickBooks Time 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.
QuickBooks Time is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month. 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 QuickBooks Time
- 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). QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
- TimeCamp has a free plan. QuickBooks Time does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TimeCamp lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only TimeCamp lists a browser extension.
- 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). QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
- ManicTime has a free plan. QuickBooks Time does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ManicTime lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only QuickBooks Time lists a web app.
- 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). 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.
- 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. 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.
- 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). QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
- actiTIME has a free plan. QuickBooks Time does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only actiTIME lists a browser extension.
- actiTIME is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 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). 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.
- Free trial · from $4.17/mo
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). QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
- Only KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only QuickBooks Time lists a web app.
- Only QuickBooks Time lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free plan · from $6.99/mo
WorkTime
Non-invasive employee monitoring for attendance and productivity
- WorkTime starts at $6.99 per employee / month, billed monthly ($69.90 billed annually). QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
- WorkTime has a free plan. QuickBooks Time does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WorkTime lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only QuickBooks Time lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free trial · from $6.67/mo
Controlio
Employee monitoring with time logs, screen video and app tracking
- Controlio starts at $6.67 per user / month, billed annually. QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month.
- Only Controlio lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only QuickBooks Time lists iOS and Android apps.
- Controlio is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free
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.
Common questions
Is there a self-hosted alternative to QuickBooks Time?
Yes. TimeCamp, ManicTime, Kimai, solidtime, actiTIME, TimeTagger, KeepActive (formerly Kickidler), WorkTime and 2 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Can QuickBooks Time be self-hosted?
The QuickBooks Time listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these time tracking apps are free?
TimeCamp, ManicTime, Kimai, solidtime, actiTIME, TimeTagger, WorkTime 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 QuickBooks Time: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.