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Kimai

by Kimai · Global, Open source · Since 2006

Open-source time tracking.

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Starting price
Free plan
Free trial / plan
Free plan
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Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.6
transparency & India fit

What is Kimai?

Kimai is time tracking & employee monitoring from Kimai, based in Global, Open source and has been building software since 2006. Open-source time tracking.

Time tracking tools log hours against projects for billing and payroll; employee-monitoring products add activity levels, screenshots and app usage for remote teams. The two are often bundled, and the monitoring side raises trust questions worth handling openly.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.

What works well

  • +30-day free trial
  • +Developer API documented on the official site
  • +Integrations directory on the official site

What to watch out for

  • −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

Kimai at a glance

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Kimai features

As listed on Kimai's official website.

  • Authentication and Security
  • Reports and analyses
  • Invoicing
  • JSON API

Kimai pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How Kimai charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on kimai.org.

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Specifications

Category
Time tracking & employee monitoring
Vendor
Kimai
Headquarters
Global, Open source
Founded
2006
Pricing model
Freemium
Starting price
Free plan
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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Kimai — frequently asked questions

How much does Kimai cost?+

Kimai publishes its plans at https://www.kimai.org/en/pricing. Check that page for current prices, as plans change.

Does Kimai have a free trial?+

Yes. Kimai's official site offers a free trial of 30 days.

What is Kimai?+

Kimai is time tracking & employee monitoring by Kimai. Open-source time tracking.

How much does Kimai cost?+

Kimai has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Kimai offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Kimai offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Kimai made in India?+

No. Kimai is developed by Kimai in Global, Open source.

Who is Kimai best suited for?+

Kimai suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for time tracking & employee monitoring.

What are the best alternatives to Kimai?+

Popular alternatives in time tracking & employee monitoring include Toggl Track Teams, Harvest Time, RescueTime. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Kimai deployed?+

Kimai is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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