1 Free & Open-Source Toggl Track Alternatives
Toggl Track's free plan works for a solo user, but team features and deeper reporting sit behind a paid tier. Kimai covers the same start/stop time-tracking workflow, self-hosted with no team-size cap.
The best Toggl Track alternatives
Kimai
Our top pickOpen sourceSelf-hostedA self-hosted time tracker built for teams and client billing.
Kimai covers Toggl's core start/stop tracking plus invoicing-oriented features — hourly rates per project, exportable timesheets — aimed squarely at freelancers and agencies billing clients by the hour.
- Start/stop timer and manual time entry
- Hourly rates per project or client
- Exportable timesheets and reports
- Self-hosted, unlimited users and projects
Licensing and pricing models change over time — confirm current terms on each project's own site before making a procurement or compliance decision.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kimai good for agencies billing clients by the hour?
Yes — that's specifically what it's built for, with per-project billable rates and exportable timesheets suited to client invoicing.
Does Kimai have a desktop or mobile timer like Toggl?
Kimai is primarily a web app with a browser-based timer; official mobile apps are more limited than Toggl's, though third-party clients exist.
Can I import my existing Toggl time entries into Kimai?
Kimai supports CSV import, so a Toggl data export can be reshaped and brought in, though it's a manual process rather than a one-click migration.
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