Ever Gauzy vs Timewarrior
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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Timewarrior
Command-line time tracking with powerful reporting
| Feature | Ever Gauzy | Timewarrior |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Time Tracking | Time Tracking |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,301 | ★ 1,637 |
| First released | 2019 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Hubstaff, Time Doctor | Toggl |
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 Timewarrior if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.6k GitHub stars)
- Written in C++
Frequently asked questions
Is Ever Gauzy or Timewarrior better?
Neither is universally better. Ever Gauzy has the larger community, while Timewarrior is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Ever Gauzy and Timewarrior free and open-source?
Yes. Ever Gauzy is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Timewarrior under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ever Gauzy and Timewarrior with Docker?
Ever Gauzy: yes. Timewarrior: check the project docs for container support.