Top 20 Alternatives to Odoo Community in Free Time Tracking Software

Odoo Community offers a modular ERP with built‑in time‑tracking, but many organisations prefer lightweight, dedicated tools that are completely free (or have a generous free tier). Below is a curated list of 20 free or open‑source time‑tracking solutions that can replace Odoo’s time‑tracking module.

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Unlimited free time‑tracking, reporting and project dashboards for teams of any size.

Simple one‑click timer with weekly reports; free plan supports up to 5 users.

#4 Kimai

Open‑source, self‑hosted web app with multi‑user support, invoicing and extensive plugins.

Privacy‑first, open‑source automatic time‑tracker that logs activity across desktop and mobile.

Command‑line based, open‑source tracker ideal for developers and power users.

Open‑source project management tool; built‑in time‑logging and flexible reporting.

Free community edition with work‑package based time tracking and Gantt charts.

Web‑based, open‑source solution supporting multiple projects, clients and billable rates.

#10 eHour

Java‑based open‑source time‑tracking system with detailed timesheets and PDF export.

Free for 1 user; provides timers, expense tracking and basic invoicing.

Desktop and mobile timer with activity monitoring; free plan limited to a single user.

Automatic desktop tracker that records app usage; free edition for personal use.

#14 My Hours

Free plan for unlimited users with basic timers, project budgeting and CSV export.

Unlimited users, automatic time capture and basic reporting at no cost.

#16 GTimeLog

Open‑source GTK desktop app for quick start/stop logging and CSV export.

Linux desktop app that lets you log activities with tags and generate simple reports.

Free for unlimited users with manual & automatic timers, billable rates and weekly reports.

Chrome extension & web app offering a personal timer and basic weekly summary.

All‑in‑one work management with time tracking, task boards and invoicing for a single user.

Automatic productivity tracker that logs time spent in apps/websites; free plan provides weekly insights.