Ever Gauzy 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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Ever Gauzy
Open-source business management with time tracking
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TimeCase
Free self-hosted time tracking web application
| Feature | Ever Gauzy | TimeCase |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Time Tracking | Time Tracking |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,301 | ★ 21 |
| First released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Hubstaff, Time Doctor | Clockify, 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 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 Ever Gauzy or TimeCase better?
Neither is universally better. Ever Gauzy has the larger community, while TimeCase is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Ever Gauzy and TimeCase free and open-source?
Yes. Ever Gauzy is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and TimeCase under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ever Gauzy and TimeCase with Docker?
Ever Gauzy: yes. TimeCase: yes.