Solidtime 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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Solidtime
Modern open-source time tracker for teams
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timetrace
Simple command-line time tracker for projects
| Feature | Solidtime | timetrace |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Time Tracking | Time Tracking |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,846 | ★ 794 |
| First released | 2024 | 2021 |
| 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 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 Solidtime or timetrace better?
Neither is universally better. Solidtime has the larger community, while timetrace is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Solidtime and timetrace free and open-source?
Yes. Solidtime is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and timetrace under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Solidtime and timetrace with Docker?
Solidtime: yes. timetrace: check the project docs for container support.