Ever Gauzy vs Hamster
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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Ever Gauzy
Open-source business management with time tracking
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Hamster
Desktop time tracker for individual productivity
| Feature | Ever Gauzy | Hamster |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Time Tracking | Time Tracking |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,301 | ★ 1,127 |
| First released | 2019 | 2008 |
| Replaces | Hubstaff, Time Doctor | Toggl, RescueTime |
Why pick each one
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)
Choose Hamster if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.1k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Ever Gauzy or Hamster better?
Neither is universally better. Ever Gauzy has the larger community, while Hamster is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Ever Gauzy and Hamster free and open-source?
Yes. Ever Gauzy is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Hamster under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ever Gauzy and Hamster with Docker?
Ever Gauzy: yes. Hamster: check the project docs for container support.