Kimai vs Traggo
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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Traggo
Tag-based time tracking without rigid project hierarchies
| Feature | Kimai | Traggo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Time Tracking | Time Tracking |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,871 | ★ 1,616 |
| First released | 2006 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Toggl, Harvest, Clockify | Toggl, Clockify |
Why pick each one
Choose Traggo if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.6k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Kimai or Traggo better?
Neither is universally better. Kimai has the larger community, while Traggo is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Kimai and Traggo free and open-source?
Yes. Kimai is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Traggo under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kimai and Traggo with Docker?
Kimai: yes. Traggo: yes.