Ever Teams vs TimeTagger
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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TimeTagger
Tag-based time tracker with an interactive timeline
| Feature | Ever Teams | TimeTagger |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Time Tracking | Time Tracking |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 542 | ★ 1,769 |
| First released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Hubstaff, Toggl | Toggl, Harvest |
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
Choose TimeTagger if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.8k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Ever Teams or TimeTagger better?
TimeTagger is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Ever Teams if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Ever Teams and TimeTagger free and open-source?
Yes. Ever Teams is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and TimeTagger under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ever Teams and TimeTagger with Docker?
Ever Teams: yes. TimeTagger: yes.