Titra vs ActivityWatch
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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Titra
Fast time tracking for freelancers and small teams
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ActivityWatch
Automatic, privacy-first time tracking for your devices
| Feature | Titra | ActivityWatch |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Time Tracking | Time Tracking |
| License | MIT | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 496 | ★ 18,527 |
| First released | 2019 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Toggl, Harvest, Clockify | RescueTime, ManicTime |
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
Choose ActivityWatch if…
- Released under the MPL-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 18.5k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Titra or ActivityWatch better?
Neither is universally better. ActivityWatch has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Titra and ActivityWatch free and open-source?
Yes. Titra is licensed under MIT and ActivityWatch under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Titra and ActivityWatch with Docker?
Titra: yes. ActivityWatch: check the project docs for container support.