8 alternatives to Timeular
Compare free and open-source solutions before building your own. Check each option’s license, setup, and limitations.
A local project timer with reminders, reports and no plastic eight-sided desk ornament required.
LicenseMIT
PlatformsOn your machine
InstallationInstall the Windows/macOS/Linux/Android app, use the web app, or add the PWA
DataTasks, notes and work logs are local-first and export as JSON; optional sync writes a JSON payload to the user's WebDAV, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive or filesystem backend
Setup✓ Installation verified
Limitations compared to TimeularIts timer and reminders live inside a personal task manager, not a full timesheet service with Timeular's physical Tracker, team reporting and billing-oriented administration.
Facts verified 2026-08-11
Modern multi-user timers, clients and billable rates in one Compose stack; the desktop apps are still beta.
LicenseAGPL-3.0
PlatformsOn your machine or in the cloud
InstallationHosted signup, or self-host with the official Docker Compose examples and PostgreSQL
DataSelf-hosted organizations, projects, clients, tasks and time entries live in PostgreSQL; deployment settings and secrets live in environment files on the host
Limitations compared to TimeularIt supplies modern web timesheets and billing, but its desktop apps remain immature and it has no Timeular physical Tracker or polished automatic-activity workflow.
SetupSelf-hosting requires Docker, PostgreSQL, application-key generation, database migrations, SMTP and a TLS reverse proxy
Facts verified 2026-08-11
A lean timeline, tags and PDF or CSV reports in one container; it is built for individuals, not payroll departments.
LicenseGPL-3.0
PlatformsOn your machine or in the cloud
InstallationRun locally with pip, or deploy the official Docker Compose image on a server
DataTime records, tags and user data live in a SQLite database on the local machine or self-hosted server
Limitations compared to TimeularIt is an elegant individual timeline, but lacks Timeular's physical control, native desktop capture, reminders ecosystem and team administration.
SetupRemote or multi-user use requires Docker or Python hosting plus bcrypt credentials or a trusted authentication reverse proxy
Facts verified 2026-08-11
A tiny tag-based timer with useful dashboards in one container; invoices and mobile apps never arrive.
LicenseGPL-3.0
PlatformsOn your server
InstallationRun the official Docker image/Compose file, or download a Linux server binary
DataUsers, tags, dashboards and time spans live in a SQLite database in the mounted /opt/traggo/data directory
Limitations compared to TimeularIt is a tiny tag-based web timer with no native apps, automatic activity evidence, reminders ecosystem or Timeular physical Tracker.
SetupYou must host the web server, persist its data volume, change the default administrator password and add TLS/reverse-proxying for internet access
Facts verified 2026-08-11
Five users get timers, projects and PDF reports one month at a time; CSV, billable rates and approvals are paid.
LicenseFree, closed source
PlatformsIn the provider’s cloud
InstallationHosted signup; install the Windows/macOS/Linux desktop app for automatic activity tracking
DataSaved time entries, projects and reports live in Clockify's cloud; raw auto-tracker app and website activity stays in a local desktop database and is uploaded only when converted into a time entry
Limitations compared to TimeularIt lacks Timeular's physical Tracker workflow and its more focused combination of reminders, automatic evidence and personal time-management coaching.
SetupAn account is required, and automatic tracking needs the desktop app plus operating-system activity permissions
Facts verified 2026-08-11
A clean five-person timer with unlimited projects, clients and basic reports; approvals, rates and invoices are paid.
LicenseFree, closed source
PlatformsIn the provider’s cloud
InstallationHosted signup in the web app; optional mobile app or installable PWA
DataTimesheets, projects, clients and account data live in My Hours' Microsoft Azure-hosted database in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Setup✓ Installation verified
Limitations compared to TimeularIt is a straightforward cloud timesheet and reporting tool, but it has no Timeular hardware control or passive app evidence for reconstructing forgotten work.
Facts verified 2026-08-11
Unlimited people and projects get timers, auto-tracking and basic reports; app analytics, billable controls and approvals are paid.
LicenseFree, closed source
PlatformsIn the provider’s cloud
InstallationHosted signup; install the Windows/macOS/Linux desktop agent for automatic computer activity
DataTime entries, projects, reports and synced activity data live on TimeCamp's service-provider infrastructure, by default in an AWS data center in the United States
Limitations compared to TimeularIts free tier can track time automatically, but useful app analytics, billable controls and approvals are gated, and it offers no Timeular physical Tracker.
SetupAn account is required, and automatic app/site tracking needs the desktop agent plus operating-system permissions
Facts verified 2026-08-11
Five users get fast timers, projects, tags and reports; approvals and paid-time controls cost extra.
LicenseFree, closed source
PlatformsIn the provider’s cloud
InstallationHosted signup; optionally install the Windows/macOS desktop app, browser extension or mobile app
DataTime entries, projects and reports sync to the Toggl Track cloud account; the private desktop Timeline activity remains on that device unless the user turns it into a time entry
Limitations compared to TimeularIt has excellent timers but no Timeular physical Tracker and a weaker passive app-to-project reconstruction workflow.
SetupAn account is required, and passive app/site history needs the desktop app and operating-system permissions
Facts verified 2026-08-11
Updated 2026-08-11 · no paid listings
| Tool | License | Setup | Platforms | Stars | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Productivity | MIT | One-click installation | web, macos, windows, linux, ios, android | 21,156 | 2026-08 |
| solidtime | AGPL-3.0 | Docker on your server | web, macos, windows, linux, self-hosted | 8,846 | 2026-07 |
| TimeTagger | GPL-3.0 | Docker on your server | web, self-hosted | 1,768 | 2026-05 |
| Traggo | GPL-3.0 | Docker on your server | web, self-hosted | 1,615 | 2026-07 |
| Clockify Free | Free, closed source | Hosted by the provider | web, macos, windows, linux, ios, android, browser-extension | — | — |
| My Hours Free | Free, closed source | Hosted by the provider | web, ios, android, browser-extension | — | — |
| TimeCamp Free | Free, closed source | Hosted by the provider | web, macos, windows, linux, ios, android, browser-extension | — | — |
| Toggl Track Free | Free, closed source | Hosted by the provider | web, macos, windows, ios, android, browser-extension | — | — |
People still pay for Timeular because the timer is simple, but people pay for frictionless capture and a history they trust enough to invoice or change habits from. The recurring cost buys idle detection, permissions, app metadata, privacy, notifications, sync, reports, integrations, and backups, not just the visible interface. If those points do not matter to you, the options above could save $90 per year.
Is there a free alternative to Timeular?
Yes: Super Productivity, solidtime, TimeTagger. This page lists 8 free or open-source options. Check the limitations of each.
Should I build my own Timeular?
Our verdict: With trade-offs. The core loop is buildable, but a dependable replacement becomes a real weekend or multi-day project. For Timeular, track time with projects and reminders using software-only controls. The hard boundary is physical tracker option, mobile apps, calendar integration, team features, and sync, plus ubiquitous capture, coaching, and team workflow. The complete prompt is on the Timeular page on Vibe Radar.
