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Self-hosted alternatives to Timely

The Timely 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.

Timely is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly). 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 Timely

  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). Timely starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly).
    • TimeCamp has a free plan. Timely does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TimeCamp lists a Linux app.
    • Only TimeCamp lists a browser extension.
    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). Timely starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly).
    • ManicTime has a free plan. Timely does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ManicTime lists a Linux app.
    • Only Timely lists a web app.
    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). Timely starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly).
    • Kimai has a free plan. Timely does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Timely lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • 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. Timely starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly).
    • solidtime has a free plan. Timely does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only solidtime lists a Linux app.
    • Only solidtime lists a browser extension.
    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). Timely starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly).
    • actiTIME has a free plan. Timely does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only actiTIME lists a browser extension.
    • Only Timely lists macOS and Windows apps.
    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). Timely starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly).
    • TimeTagger has a free plan. Timely does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Timely lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • 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). Timely starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly).
    • WorkTime has a free plan. Timely does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Timely lists iOS and Android apps.
    • WorkTime is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    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). Timely starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly).
    • Only KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) lists a Linux app.
    • Only Timely lists a web app.
    • Only Timely lists iOS and Android apps.
    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. Timely starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly).
    • Only Timely lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Controlio is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Controlio also covers screen recording and dashboards.
    Controlio pricing and details

  10. Traggo

    Self-hosted, tag-based time tracking with dashboards

    • Traggo is free. Timely starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly ($11 billed monthly).
    • Traggo has a free plan. Timely does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Timely lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • 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 Timely?

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

Can Timely be self-hosted?

The Timely 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 Timely: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.