Kimai vs Solidtime
Self-host pick — both replace Toggl Track (Time tracking).
Both Kimai and Solidtime self-host as a replacement for Toggl Track (Time tracking). Pick Kimai if you want the lighter footprint — 20min docker-compose (PHP/Symfony + MariaDB), $5/mo vps for a small team. Pick Solidtime if you need teams that prefer Laravel/Livewire familiarity and want a modern, actively-developed Toggl replacement — 20min docker-compose (Laravel + Postgres + Redis) and $5-10/mo vps.
| Kimaiopen-source | Solidtimeopen-source | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Setup time | 20min docker-compose (PHP/Symfony + MariaDB) | 20min docker-compose (Laravel + Postgres + Redis) |
| Monthly cost | $5/mo VPS for a small team. | $5-10/mo VPS. |
| GitHub | kimai/kimai | solidtime-io/solidtime |
| Replaces | Toggl Track | Toggl Track |
Good fit for
Kimai
Freelancers and agencies that bill hourly and need invoice-ready reporting — Kimai's invoice templates output PDF directly from tracked time.
Weak at:Mobile UX is a PWA, not a native app; serious mobile users will miss Toggl's native iOS/Android polish.
Solidtime
Teams that prefer Laravel/Livewire familiarity and want a modern, actively-developed Toggl replacement.
Weak at:Newer than Kimai — smaller community, fewer third-party integrations and bundles.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli toggl prints Toggl Track's self-host options including both —
how the CLI works →
FAQ
Which is easier to self-host, Kimai or Solidtime?
Kimai: 20min docker-compose (PHP/Symfony + MariaDB). Solidtime: 20min docker-compose (Laravel + Postgres + Redis).
What does each cost to run?
Kimai: $5/mo VPS for a small team.. Solidtime: $5-10/mo VPS.. Both projects are free and open source.
Do Kimai and Solidtime replace the same SaaS?
Yes — both are open-source alternatives to Toggl Track.