Solidtime vs Wakapi
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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Wakapi
Self-hosted coding activity and time tracking server
| Feature | Solidtime | Wakapi |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Time Tracking | Time Tracking |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,846 | ★ 4,398 |
| First released | 2024 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Toggl, Clockify, Harvest | WakaTime, RescueTime |
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 Wakapi if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (4.4k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Solidtime or Wakapi better?
Neither is universally better. Solidtime has the larger community, while Wakapi is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Solidtime and Wakapi free and open-source?
Yes. Solidtime is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Wakapi under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Solidtime and Wakapi with Docker?
Solidtime: yes. Wakapi: yes.