# Wakapi: Free Open Source Alternative to Clockify, Code Time, DeskTime

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

Wakapi (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Clockify, Code Time, DeskTime, TimeCamp. Open-source, self-hosted time tracking solution for developers. Analyze coding habits, improve productivity, and visualize progress.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Wakapi
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://wakapi.dev/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/muety/wakapi
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 4.5k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/muety/wakapi or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Clockify.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (6)
Replacing these paid tools with Wakapi saves up to $210/mo ($2,520/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 Wakapi](https://caniforkit.com/vs/clockify-vs-wakapi) |
| [Code Time](https://caniforkit.com/code-time) | [analytics](https://caniforkit.com/category/analytics) | $35/mo | [Compare Code Time vs Wakapi](https://caniforkit.com/vs/code-time-vs-wakapi) |
| [DeskTime](https://caniforkit.com/desktime) | [analytics](https://caniforkit.com/category/analytics) | $35/mo | [Compare DeskTime vs Wakapi](https://caniforkit.com/vs/desktime-vs-wakapi) |
| [TimeCamp](https://caniforkit.com/timecamp) | [analytics](https://caniforkit.com/category/analytics) | $35/mo | [Compare TimeCamp vs Wakapi](https://caniforkit.com/vs/timecamp-vs-wakapi) |
| [Toggl](https://caniforkit.com/toggl) | [analytics](https://caniforkit.com/category/analytics) | $35/mo | [Compare Toggl vs Wakapi](https://caniforkit.com/vs/toggl-vs-wakapi) |
| [WakaTime](https://caniforkit.com/wakatime) | [analytics](https://caniforkit.com/category/analytics) | $35/mo | [Compare WakaTime vs Wakapi](https://caniforkit.com/vs/wakatime-vs-wakapi) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Wakapi free and open source?
Wakapi is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Open-source, self-hosted time tracking solution for developers. Analyze coding habits, improve productivity, and visualize progress.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Wakapi?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Clockify.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)