Titra vs timetrace
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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timetrace
Simple command-line time tracker for projects
| Feature | Titra | timetrace |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Time Tracking | Time Tracking |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 496 | ★ 794 |
| First released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Toggl, Harvest, Clockify | Clockify, Toggl |
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 timetrace if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Go
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Titra or timetrace better?
Neither is universally better. timetrace has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Titra and timetrace free and open-source?
Yes. Titra is licensed under MIT and timetrace under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Titra and timetrace with Docker?
Titra: yes. timetrace: check the project docs for container support.