TimeCase 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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TimeCase
Free self-hosted time tracking web application
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Ziit
The Swiss army knife of code time tracking (alternative to WakaTime)
| Feature | TimeCase | Ziit |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Time Tracking | Time Tracking |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 21 | ★ 249 |
| First released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Replaces | Clockify, Toggl | — |
Why pick each one
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
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 TimeCase or Ziit better?
Neither is universally better. Ziit has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are TimeCase and Ziit free and open-source?
Yes. TimeCase is licensed under MIT and Ziit under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run TimeCase and Ziit with Docker?
TimeCase: yes. Ziit: yes.