TimeTracker vs Ever Gauzy
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted time tracking options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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TimeTracker
Self-hosted web-based time tracking for teams
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Ever Gauzy
Open-source business management with time tracking
| Feature | TimeTracker | Ever Gauzy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Time Tracking | Time Tracking |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 615 | ★ 4,301 |
| First released | 2024 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Toggl, Harvest | Hubstaff, Time Doctor |
Why pick each one
Choose TimeTracker if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Choose Ever Gauzy if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Active community (4.3k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is TimeTracker or Ever Gauzy better?
Neither is universally better. Ever Gauzy has the larger community, while TimeTracker is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are TimeTracker and Ever Gauzy free and open-source?
Yes. TimeTracker is licensed under MIT and Ever Gauzy under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run TimeTracker and Ever Gauzy with Docker?
TimeTracker: yes. Ever Gauzy: yes.