Ever Gauzy vs Traggo
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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Traggo
Tag-based time tracking without rigid project hierarchies
| Feature | Ever Gauzy | Traggo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Time Tracking | Time Tracking |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,301 | ★ 1,616 |
| First released | 2019 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Hubstaff, Time Doctor | Toggl, Clockify |
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 Traggo if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.6k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Ever Gauzy or Traggo better?
Neither is universally better. Ever Gauzy has the larger community, while Traggo is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Ever Gauzy and Traggo free and open-source?
Yes. Ever Gauzy is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Traggo under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ever Gauzy and Traggo with Docker?
Ever Gauzy: yes. Traggo: yes.