Free, open-source alternatives to Harvest
Time tracking and invoicing. 3 apps you can run yourself instead of Harvest, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
KimaiBest match
Track work time and print out a summary of your activities on demand.
solidtime
Modern time tracking application for freelancers and agencies.
Ever Gauzy
Open business management platform for collaborative, on-demand and sharing economies (ERP/CRM/HRM/ATS/PM).
Side by side
| App | Stars | License | Activity | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimai | 5,068 | AGPL-3.0 | PHP | |
| solidtime | 8,995 | AGPL-3.0 | Docker | |
| Ever Gauzy | 8,354 | AGPL-3.0 | Docker, Node.js |
Why replace Harvest?
Harvest works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to Harvest?
Kimai is the closest open-source replacement for Harvest in our list. solidtime and Ever Gauzy are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Harvest?
Yes. All 3 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.