# Midday: Free Open Source Alternative to Clockify, DeskTime, Mint

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/midday
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Midday (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Clockify, DeskTime, Mint, TimeCamp. All-in-one tool for freelancers and small businesses to manage finances, track time, store files, and send invoices efficiently.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Midday
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://midday.ai/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/midday-ai/midday
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 15.1k
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/midday-ai/midday or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (5)
Replacing these paid tools with Midday saves up to $165/mo ($1,980/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Clockify](https://caniforkit.com/clockify) | [analytics](https://caniforkit.com/category/analytics) | $35/mo | [Compare Clockify vs Midday](https://caniforkit.com/vs/clockify-vs-midday) |
| [DeskTime](https://caniforkit.com/desktime) | [analytics](https://caniforkit.com/category/analytics) | $35/mo | [Compare DeskTime vs Midday](https://caniforkit.com/vs/desktime-vs-midday) |
| [Mint](https://caniforkit.com/mint) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Mint vs Midday](https://caniforkit.com/vs/mint-vs-midday) |
| [TimeCamp](https://caniforkit.com/timecamp) | [analytics](https://caniforkit.com/category/analytics) | $35/mo | [Compare TimeCamp vs Midday](https://caniforkit.com/vs/timecamp-vs-midday) |
| [Toggl](https://caniforkit.com/toggl) | [analytics](https://caniforkit.com/category/analytics) | $35/mo | [Compare Toggl vs Midday](https://caniforkit.com/vs/toggl-vs-midday) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Midday free and open source?
Midday is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. All-in-one tool for freelancers and small businesses to manage finances, track time, store files, and send invoices efficiently.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Midday?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

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- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)