TimeTracker vs Ever Teams
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 Teams
Open-source work time tracking and team management
| Feature | TimeTracker | Ever Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Time Tracking | Time Tracking |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 615 | ★ 542 |
| First released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Toggl, Harvest | Hubstaff, Toggl |
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 Teams if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is TimeTracker or Ever Teams better?
Neither is universally better. TimeTracker has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are TimeTracker and Ever Teams free and open-source?
Yes. TimeTracker is licensed under MIT and Ever Teams under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run TimeTracker and Ever Teams with Docker?
TimeTracker: yes. Ever Teams: yes.