Kimai
Open-source time tracking for teams and freelancers with full data ownership options.
- Data: EU
- GDPR-native
- EU-owned
- Self-hostable
- Open source
Kimai is an open-source time-tracking solution built in Austria, offering both managed cloud hosting with GDPR-compliant EU infrastructure and unlimited free self-hosting via Docker or manual installation. It targets freelancers, agencies, consultants, and enterprises who need flexible deployment options, complete data control, and transparent open-source code.
Kimai is an open-source time-tracking solution built in Austria, offering both managed cloud hosting with GDPR-compliant EU infrastructure and unlimited free self-hosting via Docker or manual installation. It targets freelancers, agencies, consultants, and enterprises who need flexible deployment options, complete data control, and transparent open-source code.
Highlights
- ✓100% open-source (AGPL 3) with full code transparency and self-hosting capability
- ✓GDPR-compliant EU cloud hosting with automatic backups and priority support
- ✓Dual deployment model: managed cloud or unlimited free self-hosted installations
- ✓Comprehensive features including invoicing, multi-language support, JSON API, and SAML/LDAP authentication
- ✓Complete data ownership option via self-hosting with Docker and manual installation support
- Data location
- EU
- Pricing
- Freemium
- EU-owned
- Yes
- Self-hostable
- Yes
Good for
- Agencies and consultants managing client billing and project time allocation across distributed teams
- Freelancers requiring invoicing and time tracking without vendor lock-in or data privacy concerns
- Non-profits and open-source communities needing free, self-hosted time tracking with no licensing costs
- Enterprises requiring on-premise deployment for compliance, data sovereignty, or integration with existing infrastructure
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kimai EU-owned and GDPR-native?
- Kimai — European-owned: Yes; GDPR-native: Yes; self-hostable: Yes; data stored in: EU.
- How much does Kimai cost?
- Pricing model: Freemium. Check Kimai's own site for current plans and numbers.
- What are European alternatives to Kimai?
- Compare GDPR-native European alternatives to Kimai — where each one is built, owned and hosted.
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