Ever Teams vs Kimai
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 Teams
Open-source work time tracking and team management
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Kimai
Professional time tracking for teams and freelancers
| Feature | Ever Teams | Kimai |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Time Tracking | Time Tracking |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 542 | ★ 4,871 |
| First released | 2022 | 2006 |
| Replaces | Hubstaff, Toggl | Toggl, Harvest, Clockify |
Why pick each one
Choose Ever Teams if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Ever Teams or Kimai better?
Neither is universally better. Kimai has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Ever Teams and Kimai free and open-source?
Yes. Ever Teams is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Kimai under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ever Teams and Kimai with Docker?
Ever Teams: yes. Kimai: yes.