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Self-hosted alternatives to Tick

The Tick 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.

Tick has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19 per month for a team running 10 projects, unlimited users. 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 Tick

  1. 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). Tick starts at $19 per month for a team running 10 projects, unlimited users.
    • Only TimeCamp lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • TimeCamp is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • TimeCamp also covers invoicing.
    TimeCamp pricing and details

  2. ManicTime

    Automatic time tracker, in the cloud or on your own server

    • ManicTime starts at $7 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly). Tick starts at $19 per month for a team running 10 projects, unlimited users.
    • Only ManicTime lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Tick lists a web app.
    • Only Tick lists a browser extension.
    ManicTime pricing and details

  3. 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). Tick starts at $19 per month for a team running 10 projects, unlimited users.
    • Only Tick lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Tick lists a browser extension.
    • Kimai is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Kimai pricing and details

  4. solidtime

    Open-source time tracker for freelancers and teams

    • solidtime starts at €8 per user / month, billed annually; on-premise licenses from €49 / year. Tick starts at $19 per month for a team running 10 projects, unlimited users.
    • Only solidtime lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Tick lists iOS and Android apps.
    • solidtime is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    solidtime pricing and details

  5. 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). Tick starts at $19 per month for a team running 10 projects, unlimited users.
    • Only Tick lists a macOS app.
    • actiTIME is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • actiTIME can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    actiTIME pricing and details

  6. TimeTagger

    Open-source time tracker built on tags and a timeline

    • TimeTagger starts at €3 per month, billed annually (€4 billed monthly). Tick starts at $19 per month for a team running 10 projects, unlimited users.
    • Only Tick lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Tick lists a browser extension.
    • TimeTagger is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    TimeTagger pricing and details

  7. WorkTime

    Non-invasive employee monitoring for attendance and productivity

    • WorkTime starts at $6.99 per employee / month, billed monthly ($69.90 billed annually). Tick starts at $19 per month for a team running 10 projects, unlimited users.
    • Only WorkTime lists a Windows app.
    • Only Tick lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Tick lists a browser extension.
    WorkTime pricing and details

  8. 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). Tick starts at $19 per month for a team running 10 projects, unlimited users.
    • Tick has a free plan. KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Tick lists a web app.
    KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) pricing and details

  9. Controlio

    Employee monitoring with time logs, screen video and app tracking

    • Controlio starts at $6.67 per user / month, billed annually. Tick starts at $19 per month for a team running 10 projects, unlimited users.
    • Tick has a free plan. Controlio does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Controlio lists a Windows app.
    • Only Tick lists iOS and Android apps.
    Controlio pricing and details

  10. Traggo

    Self-hosted, tag-based time tracking with dashboards

    • Traggo is free. Tick starts at $19 per month for a team running 10 projects, unlimited users.
    • Only Tick lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Tick lists a browser extension.
    • Traggo is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Traggo pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Tick?

Yes. TimeCamp, ManicTime, Kimai, solidtime, actiTIME, TimeTagger, WorkTime, KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) and 2 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Tick be self-hosted?

The Tick listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 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 Tick: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.