Solidtime 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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Solidtime
Modern open-source time tracker for teams
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TimeCase
Free self-hosted time tracking web application
| Feature | Solidtime | TimeCase |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Time Tracking | Time Tracking |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,846 | ★ 21 |
| First released | 2024 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Toggl, Clockify, Harvest | Clockify, Toggl |
Why pick each one
Choose Solidtime if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 8.8k GitHub stars
- Written in PHP
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 Solidtime or TimeCase better?
Neither is universally better. Solidtime has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Solidtime and TimeCase free and open-source?
Yes. Solidtime is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and TimeCase under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Solidtime and TimeCase with Docker?
Solidtime: yes. TimeCase: yes.