TimeTagger
A lean timeline, tags and PDF or CSV reports in one container; it is built for individuals, not payroll departments.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Hosting Model
- Local or hosted (your machine or their cloud)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Use the paid hosted service or run the free Docker Compose image or Python package on your own server
- Operational Setup
- Free use requires Docker or Python hosting, persistent storage, hashed credentials, and HTTPS through a reverse proxy
- Where Your Data Lives
- Time records and settings live in TimeTagger's database files on a persistent self-hosted volume or its hosted service; the browser keeps an offline cache that later synchronizes
- The Catch / Trade-off
- TimeTagger is designed mainly for individual time logging and lacks Hubstaff’s team approvals, payroll, scheduling, and administrative controls.
Replaces 3 paid apps
up to $28/mo ($336/yr) in subscriptions
TimeTagger FAQ
Common questions
Is TimeTagger free and open source?+
TimeTagger is an open-source tool licensed under GPL-3.0 that runs on local or hosted. A lean timeline, tags and PDF or CSV reports in one container; it is built for individuals, not payroll departments.
What paid software does TimeTagger replace?+
TimeTagger serves as a free replacement for 3 paid SaaS applications: Hubstaff, Timeular, Toggl Track, saving up to $28/month ($336/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up TimeTagger?+
Installation: Use the paid hosted service or run the free Docker Compose image or Python package on your own server. Setup notes: Free use requires Docker or Python hosting, persistent storage, hashed credentials, and HTTPS through a reverse proxy
What is the catch or trade-off with TimeTagger?+
TimeTagger is designed mainly for individual time logging and lacks Hubstaff’s team approvals, payroll, scheduling, and administrative controls.