TimeTracker vs TimeCase
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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TimeCase
Free self-hosted time tracking web application
| Feature | TimeTracker | TimeCase |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Time Tracking | Time Tracking |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 615 | ★ 21 |
| First released | 2024 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Toggl, Harvest | Clockify, 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 TimeCase if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is TimeTracker or TimeCase 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 TimeCase free and open-source?
Yes. TimeTracker is licensed under MIT and TimeCase under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run TimeTracker and TimeCase with Docker?
TimeTracker: yes. TimeCase: yes.