gtimelog vs Titra
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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gtimelog
Minimalist time logging desktop application
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Titra
Fast time tracking for freelancers and small teams
| Feature | gtimelog | Titra |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Time Tracking | Time Tracking |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 276 | ★ 496 |
| First released | 2008 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Toggl | Toggl, Harvest, Clockify |
Why pick each one
Choose gtimelog if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Choose Titra if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is gtimelog or Titra better?
Neither is universally better. Titra has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are gtimelog and Titra free and open-source?
Yes. gtimelog is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Titra under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run gtimelog and Titra with Docker?
gtimelog: check the project docs for container support. Titra: yes.