TimeTracker vs Titra
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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Titra
Fast time tracking for freelancers and small teams
| Feature | TimeTracker | Titra |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Time Tracking | Time Tracking |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 615 | ★ 496 |
| First released | 2024 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Toggl, Harvest | Toggl, Harvest, Clockify |
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 Titra if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is TimeTracker or Titra better?
Neither is universally better. TimeTracker has the larger community, while Titra is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are TimeTracker and Titra free and open-source?
Yes. TimeTracker is licensed under MIT and Titra under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run TimeTracker and Titra with Docker?
TimeTracker: yes. Titra: yes.