What is Kimai?

Kimai is a German open-source time tracking software designed for project-driven teams. The platform helps freelancers, agencies, and companies track time, manage projects, and generate invoices. Kimai is available in two versions: self-hosted for complete control, or Kimai Cloud (SaaS) for convenience. The software supports authentication via LDAP and SAML (Google Workspace, Azure AD), two-factor authentication, and comprehensive reporting and analysis. Kimai's invoicing system with configurable templates and extensive JSON API makes it ideal for businesses wanting professional time tracking with European data hosting.

Key Features

✓Time tracking for projects
✓Customer and project management
✓Team and multi-user support
✓Invoicing with PDF/DOCX templates
✓Reports and analyses
✓LDAP and SAML authentication
✓Two-factor authentication (2FA)
✓JSON API for integrations
✓Expense tracking
✓Multi-language support
✓Docker deployment
✓Plugin ecosystem

🔒 Privacy & Data Protection

Kimai is developed in Germany with German data protection principles in mind. Self-hosting on European infrastructure provides complete data sovereignty for time and project data. Kimai Cloud offers EU-hosted managed service. The open-source codebase is auditable on GitHub. For organizations with strict data requirements, self-hosted Kimai ensures time tracking data never leaves controlled infrastructure.

Best For

Freelancers tracking billable hoursAgencies managing multiple clientsCompanies needing employee time trackingTeams requiring project-based reportingBusinesses generating invoices from time dataOrganizations seeking Toggl or Harvest alternative

💰 Pricing

Kimai is open-source and free to self-host. Kimai Cloud offers various tiers for managed hosting. Additional plugins are available in the Kimai store. Visit kimai.org for current pricing.

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