Alternatives · Time Tracking
Timebutler alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Timebutler alternative is Jibble (3.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Timebutler compared with 5 alternatives: Clockodo, TimeTac, timr, Jibble and Kimai.
Timebutler is a paid product with a free trial, starting at €29.95 per month for the whole team of up to 5 people, excl. VAT. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TimebutlerThis tool | Free trial · from €29.95/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Clockodo | Free trial · from $3.80/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| TimeTac | Free trial · from $5/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| timr | Free plan · from €7.20/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Jibble | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Kimai | Free plan · from €2.99/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Timebutler starts at about $33.46 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Clockodo and TimeTac.
timr and Kimai start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Timebutler
Clockodo
Work time and project time tracking for service businesses
- Clockodo starts at $3.80 per user / month, billed annually ($4 billed monthly).
- Clockodo also lists a browser extension.
- Clockodo also covers invoicing.
- Clockodo does not cover shift scheduling and employee records, which Timebutler does.
Suits: Agencies, consultancies and law firms that bill by the hour
TimeTac
Work hours, leave and project time tracking for teams
- TimeTac starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly ($6 billed monthly), plus a base fee.
- TimeTac also lists macOS and Windows apps.
- TimeTac does not cover shift scheduling and employee records, which Timebutler does.
Suits: Companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland needing compliant working-time records
timr
Working time, project time and mileage tracking for companies
- timr starts at €7.20 per user / month, billed annually (€8 billed monthly).
- timr has a free plan, which Timebutler lacks.
- timr does not cover shift scheduling and employee records, which Timebutler does.
Suits: German-speaking companies that want one system for hours, absences and mileage
Jibble
Free time clock and attendance tracker with GPS and face recognition
- Jibble has a free plan, which Timebutler lacks.
- Jibble also lists macOS and Windows apps and a browser extension.
- Jibble also covers invoicing.
- Jibble does not cover shift scheduling, time clock, employee records and time off, which Timebutler does.
Suits: Teams of any size that need a free time clock
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).
- Kimai has a free plan, which Timebutler lacks.
- Kimai lists no iOS and Android apps, which Timebutler has.
- Kimai is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Kimai also covers invoicing.
Suits: Teams that want to host their own time tracking data
Limits worth knowing in Timebutler
- Pricing is in euros, excludes VAT, and the pricing page is in German; the free period is a 6-week trial, not a free plan.
- Prices cover the whole team by user count, and teams over 200 people get an individual quote.
- Time rules are built around German working-time law, and direct debit is offered only in Germany.
- After the term ends without renewal the account is frozen: data stays viewable and downloadable but cannot be changed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Timebutler?
The alternatives to Timebutler in this directory are Clockodo, TimeTac, timr, Jibble and Kimai. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Timebutler.
Is there a free alternative to Timebutler?
Yes. timr, Jibble and Kimai have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Timebutler alternatives work on Windows?
The Timebutler listing does not include a Windows app. TimeTac and Jibble list one.
Which Timebutler alternatives work on macOS?
The Timebutler listing does not include a macOS app. TimeTac and Jibble list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Timebutler?
Kimai is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.