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Self-hosted alternatives to TimeTac

The TimeTac listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 12 of the 98 other time tracking apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

TimeTac is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $5 per user / month, billed yearly ($6 billed monthly), plus a base fee. 8 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from TimeTac

  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). TimeTac starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly ($6 billed monthly), plus a base fee.
    • TimeCamp has a free plan. TimeTac 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). TimeTac starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly ($6 billed monthly), plus a base fee.
    • ManicTime has a free plan. TimeTac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ManicTime lists a Linux app.
    • Only TimeTac 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). TimeTac starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly ($6 billed monthly), plus a base fee.
    • Kimai has a free plan. TimeTac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TimeTac lists iOS, Android, macOS and Windows 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. TimeTac starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly ($6 billed monthly), plus a base fee.
    • solidtime has a free plan. TimeTac 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). TimeTac starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly ($6 billed monthly), plus a base fee.
    • actiTIME has a free plan. TimeTac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only actiTIME lists a browser extension.
    • Only TimeTac 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). TimeTac starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly ($6 billed monthly), plus a base fee.
    • TimeTagger has a free plan. TimeTac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TimeTac lists iOS, Android, macOS and Windows 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). TimeTac starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly ($6 billed monthly), plus a base fee.
    • WorkTime has a free plan. TimeTac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TimeTac 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). TimeTac starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly ($6 billed monthly), plus a base fee.
    • Only KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) lists a Linux app.
    • Only TimeTac lists a web app.
    • Only TimeTac 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. TimeTac starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly ($6 billed monthly), plus a base fee.
    • Only TimeTac 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. StaffCop

    Employee monitoring and insider threat software

    • Only StaffCop lists a Linux app.
    • Only TimeTac lists a web app.
    • Only TimeTac lists iOS and Android apps.
    • StaffCop is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    StaffCop pricing and details

  11. InterGuard

    Employee monitoring and insider threat detection software

    • Only TimeTac lists a web app.
    • Only TimeTac lists iOS and Android apps.
    • InterGuard is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • InterGuard also covers site & app blocker, screen recording and screenshots.
    InterGuard pricing and details

  12. Traggo

    Self-hosted, tag-based time tracking with dashboards

    • Traggo is free. TimeTac starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly ($6 billed monthly), plus a base fee.
    • Traggo has a free plan. TimeTac does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TimeTac lists iOS, Android, macOS and Windows 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 TimeTac?

Yes. TimeCamp, ManicTime, Kimai, solidtime, actiTIME, TimeTagger, WorkTime, KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) and 4 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can TimeTac be self-hosted?

The TimeTac listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 13, 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 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 TimeTac: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.