TimeOff Management vs Wakapi
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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TimeOff Management
Self-hosted leave and absence tracking for companies
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Wakapi
Self-hosted coding activity and time tracking server
| Feature | TimeOff Management | Wakapi |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Time Tracking | Time Tracking |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,041 | ★ 4,398 |
| First released | 2015 | 2019 |
| Replaces | BambooHR, Vacation Tracker | WakaTime, RescueTime |
Why pick each one
Choose TimeOff Management if…
- Released under the BSD-2-Clause license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1k GitHub stars)
- Written in JavaScript
Choose Wakapi if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (4.4k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is TimeOff Management or Wakapi better?
Wakapi is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider TimeOff Management if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are TimeOff Management and Wakapi free and open-source?
Yes. TimeOff Management is licensed under BSD-2-Clause and Wakapi under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run TimeOff Management and Wakapi with Docker?
TimeOff Management: yes. Wakapi: yes.