- GitHub stars
- 5,068
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Latest release
- 2.69.0
6 October 2026 - Last commit
- 11 October 2026
- Runs on
- PHP
Commits per month, last 12 months
233 commits
Replaces
Paid products Kimai can stand in for.
How to self-host Kimai
Kimai runs on PHP. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Kimai free?
Yes. Kimai is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Kimai?
Yes. Kimai runs on PHP. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Kimai replace?
People use Kimai instead of Clockify, Harvest or Toggl Track.
Is Kimai still maintained?
The last change to Kimai's code was on 11 October 2026, with 233 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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