Kimai 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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Kimai
Professional time tracking for teams and freelancers
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Titra
Fast time tracking for freelancers and small teams
| Feature | Kimai | Titra |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Time Tracking | Time Tracking |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,871 | ★ 496 |
| First released | 2006 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Toggl, Harvest, Clockify | Toggl, Harvest, Clockify |
Why pick each one
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 Kimai or Titra better?
Neither is universally better. Kimai has the larger community, while Titra is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Kimai and Titra free and open-source?
Yes. Kimai is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Titra under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kimai and Titra with Docker?
Kimai: yes. Titra: yes.