Ever Gauzy vs Ziit
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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Ziit
The Swiss army knife of code time tracking (alternative to WakaTime)
| Feature | Ever Gauzy | Ziit |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Time Tracking | Time Tracking |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,301 | ★ 249 |
| First released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Replaces | Hubstaff, Time Doctor | — |
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 Ziit if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in TypeScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Ever Gauzy or Ziit better?
Neither is universally better. Ever Gauzy has the larger community, while Ziit is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Ever Gauzy and Ziit free and open-source?
Yes. Ever Gauzy is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Ziit under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ever Gauzy and Ziit with Docker?
Ever Gauzy: yes. Ziit: yes.