Titra vs Ziit
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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Ziit
The Swiss army knife of code time tracking (alternative to WakaTime)
| Feature | Titra | Ziit |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Time Tracking | Time Tracking |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 496 | ★ 249 |
| First released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Replaces | Toggl, Harvest, Clockify | — |
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 Ziit if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in TypeScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Titra or Ziit better?
Titra is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Ziit if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Titra and Ziit free and open-source?
Yes. Titra is licensed under MIT and Ziit under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Titra and Ziit with Docker?
Titra: yes. Ziit: yes.