Solidtime vs TimeTagger
Self-host pick — both replace Toggl Track (Time tracking).
Both Solidtime and TimeTagger self-host as a replacement for Toggl Track (Time tracking). Pick TimeTagger if you want the lighter footprint — 10min single-binary or docker run, $3/mo vps — sqlite-backed and tiny. 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.
| Solidtimeopen-source | TimeTaggeropen-source | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Setup time | 20min docker-compose (Laravel + Postgres + Redis) | 10min single-binary or docker run |
| Monthly cost | $5-10/mo VPS. | $3/mo VPS — SQLite-backed and tiny. |
| GitHub | solidtime-io/solidtime | almarklein/timetagger |
| Replaces | Toggl Track | Toggl Track |
Good fit for
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.
TimeTagger
Solo users who like a flat tag model — fast to log, no setup overhead.
Weak at:No client/project hierarchy or invoicing module — pair with a separate billing tool.
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, Solidtime or TimeTagger?
Solidtime: 20min docker-compose (Laravel + Postgres + Redis). TimeTagger: 10min single-binary or docker run.
What does each cost to run?
Solidtime: $5-10/mo VPS.. TimeTagger: $3/mo VPS — SQLite-backed and tiny.. Both projects are free and open source.
Do Solidtime and TimeTagger replace the same SaaS?
Yes — both are open-source alternatives to Toggl Track.