Free, open-source alternatives to WakaTime
Coding time statistics. 2 apps you can run yourself instead of WakaTime, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
WakapiBest match
Tracking tool for coding statistics, compatible with WakaTime.
Ziit
The Swiss army knife of code time tracking (alternative to WakaTime).
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Why replace WakaTime?
WakaTime 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 WakaTime?
Wakapi is the closest open-source replacement for WakaTime in our list. Ziit are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to WakaTime?
Yes. All 2 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.