Timewarrior vs TimeCase
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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Timewarrior
Command-line time tracking with powerful reporting
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TimeCase
Free self-hosted time tracking web application
| Feature | Timewarrior | TimeCase |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Time Tracking | Time Tracking |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | C++ | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,637 | ★ 21 |
| First released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Toggl | Clockify, Toggl |
Why pick each one
Choose Timewarrior if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.6k GitHub stars)
- Written in C++
Choose TimeCase if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Timewarrior or TimeCase better?
Timewarrior is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider TimeCase if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Timewarrior and TimeCase free and open-source?
Yes. Timewarrior is licensed under MIT and TimeCase under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Timewarrior and TimeCase with Docker?
Timewarrior: check the project docs for container support. TimeCase: yes.