Kimai vs Solidtime
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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Solidtime
Modern open-source time tracker for teams
| Feature | Kimai | Solidtime |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Time Tracking | Time Tracking |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,871 | ★ 8,846 |
| First released | 2006 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Toggl, Harvest, Clockify | Toggl, Clockify, Harvest |
Why pick each one
Choose Solidtime if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 8.8k GitHub stars
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is Kimai or Solidtime better?
Neither is universally better. Solidtime has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Kimai and Solidtime free and open-source?
Yes. Kimai is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Solidtime under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kimai and Solidtime with Docker?
Kimai: yes. Solidtime: yes.