Hackatime
Free, open-source coding time tracker compatible with VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, vim, emacs and more. No limits, no paywalls - your data stays yours forever.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/hackclub/hackatime or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Code Time.
Replaces 2 paid apps
up to $70/mo ($840/yr) in subscriptions
Hackatime FAQ
Common questions
Is Hackatime free and open source?+
Hackatime is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Free, open-source coding time tracker compatible with VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, vim, emacs and more. No limits, no paywalls - your data stays yours forever.
What paid software does Hackatime replace?+
Hackatime serves as a free replacement for 2 paid SaaS applications: Code Time, WakaTime, saving up to $70/month ($840/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Hackatime?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/hackclub/hackatime or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Hackatime?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Code Time.