Solidtime vs Virtual TimeClock
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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Virtual TimeClock
Powerful, easy-to-use time tracking software
| Feature | Solidtime | Virtual TimeClock |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Time Tracking | Time Tracking |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | ⊘ Proprietary |
| Language | PHP | Unknown |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,846 | — |
| First released | 2024 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Toggl, Clockify, Harvest | — |
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 Virtual TimeClock if…
- Released under the ⊘ Proprietary license
- Written in Unknown
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Solidtime or Virtual TimeClock 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 Virtual TimeClock free and open-source?
Yes. Solidtime is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Virtual TimeClock under ⊘ Proprietary. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Solidtime and Virtual TimeClock with Docker?
Solidtime: yes. Virtual TimeClock: check the project docs for container support.