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ZEP

German-engineered time tracking platform built for compliance-conscious teams.

  • Data: EU
  • GDPR-native
  • EU-owned
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ZEP is a German SaaS platform for time tracking, project management, and professional services automation. Data is hosted exclusively in ISO 27001-certified German data centers and is fully GDPR-compliant, making it ideal for EU-regulated industries.

ZEP is a German SaaS platform for time tracking, project management, and professional services automation. Data is hosted exclusively in ISO 27001-certified German data centers and is fully GDPR-compliant, making it ideal for EU-regulated industries.

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Highlights

  • ✓Germany-hosted servers with ISO/IEC 27001 certification
  • ✓Built-in GDPR compliance with automatic backups and disaster recovery
  • ✓Multi-platform access via mobile app, web browser, and terminal
  • ✓Native integrations with DATEV and Personio for seamless payroll/HR workflows
Data location
EU
Pricing
Freemium
EU-owned
Yes
Self-hostable
No

Good for

  • Freelancers and small teams tracking billable hours across projects with automatic invoicing
  • Agencies and consulting firms automating time entry, project accounting, and staff planning
  • Professional services (law firms, architects, tax consultants) managing compliance-heavy timesheets and resource allocation

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Frequently asked questions

Is ZEP EU-owned and GDPR-native?
ZEP — European-owned: Yes; GDPR-native: Yes; self-hostable: No; data stored in: EU.
How much does ZEP cost?
Pricing model: Freemium. Check ZEP's own site for current plans and numbers.
What are European alternatives to ZEP?
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