Traggo 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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Traggo
Tag-based time tracking without rigid project hierarchies
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Virtual TimeClock
Powerful, easy-to-use time tracking software
| Feature | Traggo | Virtual TimeClock |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Time Tracking | Time Tracking |
| License | GPL-3.0 | ⊘ Proprietary |
| Language | Go | Unknown |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,616 | — |
| First released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Toggl, Clockify | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Traggo if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.6k GitHub stars)
Choose Virtual TimeClock if…
- Released under the ⊘ Proprietary license
- Written in Unknown
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Traggo or Virtual TimeClock better?
Traggo is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Virtual TimeClock if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Traggo and Virtual TimeClock free and open-source?
Yes. Traggo is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Virtual TimeClock under ⊘ Proprietary. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Traggo and Virtual TimeClock with Docker?
Traggo: yes. Virtual TimeClock: check the project docs for container support.