Track time. Manage projects. Generate invoices. All in one place.
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TimeTracker is a self-hosted, web-based time tracking application designed for freelancers, teams, and businesses who need professional time management with complete control over their data.
Perfect for:
- 💼 Freelancers tracking billable hours across multiple clients
- 👥 Small Teams managing projects and tracking productivity
- 🏢 Agencies needing detailed reporting and client billing
- 🔒 Privacy-focused organizations wanting self-hosted solutions
TimeTracker has been continuously enhanced with powerful new features! Here's what's been added recently:
📋 For complete release history, see CHANGELOG.md
Latest Release: v4.8.8 (January 2025)
- 📋 Project Analysis & Documentation — Comprehensive project analysis and documentation updates
- 🔧 Version Consistency — Fixed version inconsistencies across documentation files
Previous Releases:
- v4.6.0 (December 2025) — Comprehensive Issue/Bug Tracking System
Recent Releases:
- v4.5.1 — Performance optimizations and version management improvements
- v4.5.0 — Advanced Report Builder, quick task creation, Kanban enhancements, and PWA improvements
- v4.4.1 — Dashboard cache fixes and custom reports enhancements
- v4.4.0 — Project custom fields, file attachments, and salesman-based report splitting
- Professional Invoice Generation — Convert tracked time directly into polished invoices
- PDF Export — Generate beautiful, branded PDF invoices with your company logo
- Multi-Currency Support — Invoice clients in their preferred currency
- Tax Calculations — Automatic tax computation with configurable rates
- Invoice Status Tracking — Monitor draft, sent, paid, and overdue invoices
- Recurring Invoices — Automate regular billing cycles
- Email Integration — Send invoices directly to clients from the platform
- Peppol e-Invoicing (BIS Billing 3.0) — Send invoices via Peppol through your access point (setup guide)
- Full Task System — Create, assign, and track tasks with priorities and due dates
- Kanban Board — Visual drag-and-drop task management with customizable columns
- Task Comments — Collaborate with threaded comments on tasks
- Task Activity Tracking — See complete history of task changes and updates
- Bulk Task Operations — Manage multiple tasks at once
- Multiple Contacts per Client — Manage unlimited contacts for each client
- Sales Pipeline — Visual Kanban-style pipeline for tracking deals and opportunities
- Deal Management — Track deal value, probability, stages, and close dates
- Lead Management — Capture, score, and convert leads into clients or deals
- Communication History — Track all emails, calls, meetings, and notes with contacts
- Deal & Lead Activities — Complete activity tracking for sales processes
- Calendar View — Visual calendar interface for viewing and managing time entries
- Bulk Time Entry — Create multiple time entries for consecutive days with weekend skipping
- Time Entry Templates — Save and reuse common time entries for faster logging
- Real-time Updates — See live timer updates across all devices via WebSocket
- Expense Tracking — Track business expenses with receipts, categories, and approval workflows
- Payment Tracking — Monitor invoice payments with multiple payment methods
- Billable Expenses — Mark expenses as billable and automatically include in invoices
- Reimbursement Management — Handle expense approvals and reimbursements
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) — Granular permissions system with custom roles
- OIDC/SSO Authentication — Enterprise authentication support (Azure AD, Authelia, etc.)
- API Tokens — Generate secure tokens for API access and integrations
- Audit Logs — Track all system activity and user actions
- Command Palette — Keyboard-driven navigation (press
?to open) - Keyboard Shortcuts — 50+ shortcuts for lightning-fast navigation
- Quick Search — Fast search across projects, tasks, clients, and more (Ctrl+K)
- Saved Filters — Save frequently used report filters for instant access
- Markdown Support — Rich text formatting in project and task descriptions
- Enhanced UI Components — Modern, accessible interface components
- Toast Notifications — Beautiful in-app notifications for actions and updates
- Enterprise-Grade Tables — Sortable columns, bulk actions, inline editing, and CSV export
- Enhanced Search — Instant search with autocomplete, recent searches, and categorized results (Ctrl+K)
- Data Visualization — Interactive charts with Chart.js (6 chart types, responsive, exportable)
- Progressive Web App (PWA) — Install as mobile app, offline support, background sync
- Accessibility Excellence — WCAG 2.1 AA compliant, keyboard navigation, screen reader support
- Interactive Onboarding — Step-by-step product tours for new users
- Advanced Forms — Auto-save, form state persistence, inline validation, smart defaults
- Design System — Unified component library with 20+ reusable UI components
- Loading States — Skeleton components and loading indicators throughout
- Enhanced Empty States — Beautiful, actionable empty states with guidance
- Service Layer Migration — Routes migrated to service layer pattern for better maintainability
- Query Optimization — Fixed N+1 query problems, reduced database queries by 80-90%
- Environment Validation — Comprehensive startup validation with helpful error messages
- Base CRUD Service — Reusable service classes reducing code duplication
- API Token Security — Enhanced token management with rotation, expiration, and scoping
TimeTracker includes 130+ features across 13 major categories. See the Complete Features Documentation for a comprehensive overview.
- One-Click Timers — Start tracking with a single click
- Persistent Timers — Timers keep running even after browser closes
- Idle Detection — Automatic pause after configurable idle time
- Manual Entry — Add historical time entries with notes and tags
- Bulk Time Entry — Create multiple entries for consecutive days with weekend skipping
- Time Entry Templates — Save and reuse common time entries for faster logging
- Calendar View — Visual calendar interface for viewing and managing time entries
- Focus Sessions — Pomodoro-style focus session tracking
- Recurring Time Blocks — Weekly recurring time block templates
- Time Rounding — Configurable rounding intervals
- Real-time Updates — See live timer updates across all devices via WebSocket
- Unlimited Projects & Tasks — Organize work your way
- Client Management — Store client details, contacts, and billing rates
- Task Board — Visual task management with priorities and assignments
- Kanban Board — Drag-and-drop task management with customizable columns
- Status Tracking — Monitor progress from to-do to completion
- Budget Tracking — Monitor project budgets with alerts and forecasting
- Project Costs — Track direct project expenses
- Task Comments — Collaborate with threaded comments on tasks
- Markdown Support — Rich text formatting in project and task descriptions
- Project Favorites — Quick access to frequently used projects
- Multiple Contacts per Client — Manage unlimited contacts with roles and designations
- Sales Pipeline — Visual Kanban-style pipeline for tracking deals and opportunities
- Deal Management — Track deal value, probability, stages, and expected close dates
- Lead Management — Capture, score, and convert leads into clients or deals
- Communication History — Track all emails, calls, meetings, and notes with contacts
- Deal Activities — Complete activity tracking for sales processes
- Lead Activities — Track all interactions and activities for leads
- Lead Scoring — Automated lead scoring (0-100) for prioritization
- Lead Conversion — Convert leads to clients or deals with one click
- Generate from Time — Convert tracked hours to invoices automatically
- Custom Line Items — Add manual items for expenses or services
- Tax Calculation — Automatic tax calculations with configurable rates
- PDF Export — Professional PDF invoice generation with customizable layouts
- Status Tracking — Track draft, sent, paid, and overdue invoices
- Company Branding — Add logos and custom company information
- Expense Integration — Include tracked expenses in invoices
- Recurring Invoices — Automate recurring billing
- Multi-Currency — Support for multiple currencies with conversion
- Invoice Email — Send invoices directly to clients
- Peppol e-Invoicing (BIS Billing 3.0) — Send invoices electronically via Peppol (configure in Admin → System Settings; docs: PEPPOL_EINVOICING.md)
- Expense Tracking — Track business expenses with receipts and categories
- Payment Tracking — Monitor invoice payments and payment methods
- Reimbursement Management — Handle expense approvals and reimbursements
- Billable Expenses — Mark expenses as billable and add to invoices
- Payment Gateway Integration — Track gateway transactions and fees
- Mileage Tracking — Track business mileage with rate calculation
- Per Diem Tracking — Manage per diem expenses and rates
- Multi-Currency — Support for multiple currencies with conversion
- Visual Dashboards — Charts and graphs for quick insights
- Detailed Reports — Time breakdown by project, user, or date range
- CSV Export — Export data for external analysis
- Billable vs Non-billable — Separate tracking for accurate billing
- Custom Date Ranges — Flexible reporting periods
- Saved Filters — Save frequently used report filters for quick access
- User Analytics — Individual performance metrics and productivity insights
- Budget Alerts — Automatic alerts when budget thresholds are exceeded
- Budget Forecasting — Predict project completion dates based on burn rates
- Weekly Time Goals — Set and track weekly hour targets
- Overtime Tracking — Monitor and report overtime hours
- Role-Based Access Control — Granular permissions system with custom roles
- User Management — Add team members and manage access
- Self-Hosted — Complete control over your data
- Flexible Authentication — Username-only, OIDC/SSO (Azure AD, Authelia, etc.)
- Session Management — Secure cookies and session handling
- Profile Pictures — Users can upload profile pictures
- API Tokens — Generate tokens for API access and integrations
- Audit Logs — Track all system activity and user actions
- Command Palette — Keyboard-driven navigation with shortcuts (press
?) - Keyboard Shortcuts — 50+ shortcuts for lightning-fast navigation and actions
- Quick Search — Enhanced instant search with autocomplete and categorized results (Ctrl+K)
- Quick Actions Menu — Floating action button with 6 quick actions (bottom-right)
- Enhanced Data Tables — Sortable, filterable, inline-editable tables with bulk operations
- Email Notifications — Configurable email alerts for tasks, invoices, and more
- Toast Notifications — Beautiful in-app notifications for actions and updates
- Weekly Summaries — Optional weekly time tracking summaries via email
- Activity Feed — Track recent activity across the system
- Saved Filters — Save frequently used report filters for quick access
- Recently Viewed — Quick access to recently viewed items
- Favorites System — Mark frequently used projects, clients, and tasks as favorites
- Docker Ready — Deploy in minutes with Docker Compose
- Database Flexibility — PostgreSQL for production, SQLite for testing
- Responsive Design — Mobile-first design works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- Real-time Sync — WebSocket support for live updates across devices
- Automatic Backups — Scheduled database backups (configurable)
- Progressive Web App (PWA) — Install as mobile app with offline support and background sync
- Monitoring Stack — Built-in Prometheus, Grafana, Loki for observability
- Internationalization — Multiple language support (i18n) with translation system
- REST API — Comprehensive REST API with token authentication and scoping
- HTTPS Support — Automatic HTTPS setup with self-signed or trusted certificates
- Modern Architecture — Service layer pattern, repository pattern, schema validation
- Performance Optimized — Query optimization, eager loading, reduced N+1 queries
- Accessibility — WCAG 2.1 AA compliant with full keyboard navigation and screen reader support
Start timers, view recent entries, and see your productivity at a glance
Simple username-based authentication and customizable user profiles with avatar support
Manage multiple projects and break them down into actionable tasks
Drag-and-drop task management with customizable columns and visual workflow
Manual time entry and reusable templates for faster logging
Generate invoices from tracked time and manage client relationships
Comprehensive reporting and user analytics for informed decisions
Manage users, configure settings, and monitor system health
Simple, intuitive forms for creating projects, tasks, and clients
Get TimeTracker running in under 2 minutes with automatic HTTPS:
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/drytrix/TimeTracker.git
cd TimeTracker
# Create your environment file from the template
cp env.example .env
# IMPORTANT: Edit .env and set a strong SECRET_KEY
# Generate one with: python -c "import secrets; print(secrets.token_hex(32))"
# Also set your timezone (TZ) and currency (CURRENCY)
nano .env # or use any text editor
# Start with Docker Compose (includes HTTPS via nginx with self-signed cert)
docker-compose up -d
# Access at https://localhost
# Your browser will warn about the self-signed certificate - that's normalFirst login creates the admin account — just enter your username!
📖 See the complete setup guide: docs/admin/configuration/DOCKER_COMPOSE_SETUP.md
For local development or testing without HTTPS:
# Clone and navigate to the repository
git clone https://github.com/drytrix/TimeTracker.git
cd TimeTracker
# Use the example compose file that exposes HTTP directly
docker-compose -f docker-compose.example.yml up -d
# Access at http://localhost:8080Want to try it out without any configuration?
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/drytrix/TimeTracker.git
cd TimeTracker
# Start with the local test configuration (uses SQLite, no PostgreSQL)
docker-compose -f docker-compose.local-test.yml up --build
# Access at http://localhost:8080No database setup or .env file needed — perfect for quick testing!
Track time across multiple client projects, generate professional invoices, and understand where your time goes. TimeTracker helps you bill accurately and identify your most profitable clients.
Assign tasks, track team productivity, and generate reports for stakeholders. See who's working on what, identify bottlenecks, and optimize team performance.
Manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously. Track billable hours, generate client invoices, and analyze project profitability — all in one place.
Even if you're not billing anyone, understanding where your time goes is valuable. Track personal projects, hobbies, and learning activities to optimize your time.
| Feature | TimeTracker | Traditional Time Trackers |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Hosted | ✅ Complete data control | ❌ Cloud-only, subscription fees |
| Open Source | ✅ Free to use & modify | ❌ Proprietary, locked features |
| Persistent Timers | ✅ Runs server-side | ❌ Browser-dependent |
| Docker Ready | ✅ Deploy anywhere | |
| Invoicing Built-in | ✅ Track to bill workflow | ❌ Requires integration |
| No User Limits | ✅ Unlimited users | ❌ Per-user pricing |
Comprehensive documentation is available in the docs/ directory:
- 📋 Changelog — Complete release history with all changes and new features (⭐ See what's new!)
- 📖 Getting Started Guide — Complete beginner's guide (⭐ Start here!)
- Installation Guide — Detailed setup instructions
- Requirements — System requirements and dependencies
- Troubleshooting — Common issues and solutions
- CSRF Token Issues — Fix "CSRF token missing or invalid" errors
- CSRF IP Access Fix — 🔥 Fix cookies not working when accessing via IP address
- HTTPS Auto-Setup — 🚀 Automatic HTTPS at startup (one command!)
- HTTPS Manual Setup (mkcert) — 🔒 Manual HTTPS with no certificate warnings
- 📋 Complete Features Overview — Comprehensive documentation of all 120+ features (⭐ Complete reference!)
- Task Management — Break projects into manageable tasks
- Invoice System — Generate professional invoices
- Peppol e-Invoicing — Enable and configure Peppol sending
- Client Management — Manage client relationships
- Calendar Features — Calendar and bulk entry features
- Bulk Time Entry — Create multiple time entries at once
- Command Palette — Keyboard shortcuts for power users
- Expense Tracking — Track business expenses
- Payment Tracking — Track invoice payments
- Budget Alerts & Forecasting — Monitor project budgets
- Weekly Time Goals — Set and track weekly hour targets
- Role-Based Permissions — Granular access control
- Project Structure — Codebase architecture
- Database Migrations — Database schema management
- Version Management — Release and versioning
- CSRF Configuration — Security and CSRF token setup for Docker
- CI/CD Documentation — Continuous integration setup
- Contributing Guidelines — How to contribute
- Code of Conduct — Community standards
# Start with HTTPS (recommended)
docker-compose up -d
# Or use plain HTTP for development
docker-compose -f docker-compose.example.yml up -d# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/drytrix/TimeTracker.git
cd TimeTracker
# Configure your .env file
cp env.example .env
# Edit .env with production settings:
# - Set a strong SECRET_KEY: python -c "import secrets; print(secrets.token_hex(32))"
# - Configure TZ (timezone) and CURRENCY
# - Set PostgreSQL credentials (POSTGRES_PASSWORD, etc.)
# Start the application
docker-compose up -d# Use the remote compose file with published images
docker-compose -f docker-compose.remote.yml up -d
⚠️ Security Note: Always set a uniqueSECRET_KEYin production! See CSRF Configuration for details.
TimeTracker runs perfectly on Raspberry Pi 4 (2GB+ RAM):
# Same Docker commands work on ARM architecture
docker-compose up -d# Uses self-signed certificates (generated automatically)
docker-compose up -d
# Access at https://localhost (accept browser warning)# Use mkcert for locally-trusted certificates
docker-compose -f docker-compose.https-mkcert.yml up -d📖 See HTTPS Setup Guide for detailed instructions
# Deploy with full monitoring stack (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki)
docker-compose up -d
# Grafana: http://localhost:3000
# Prometheus: http://localhost:9090📖 See Deployment Guide for detailed instructions
📖 See Docker Compose Setup for configuration options
TimeTracker is highly configurable through environment variables. For a comprehensive list and recommended values, see:
Common settings:
# Timezone and locale
TZ=America/New_York
CURRENCY=USD
# Timer behavior
SINGLE_ACTIVE_TIMER=true
IDLE_TIMEOUT_MINUTES=30
ROUNDING_MINUTES=1
# User management
# Note: Only the first username in ADMIN_USERNAMES is auto-created during initialization.
# Additional usernames must self-register (if ALLOW_SELF_REGISTER=true) or be created manually.
ADMIN_USERNAMES=admin,manager
ALLOW_SELF_REGISTER=false
# Security (production)
SECRET_KEY=your-secure-random-key
SESSION_COOKIE_SECURE=trueTimeTracker includes optional analytics and monitoring features to help improve the application and understand how it's being used. All analytics features are:
- ✅ Disabled by default — You must explicitly opt-in
- ✅ Privacy-first — No personally identifiable information (PII) is collected
- ✅ Self-hostable — Run your own analytics infrastructure
- ✅ Transparent — All data collection is documented
- Request logs and error messages stored locally in
logs/app.jsonl - Used for troubleshooting and debugging
- Never leaves your server
- Request counts, latency, and performance metrics
- Exposed at
/metricsendpoint for your Prometheus server - Stays on your infrastructure
- Captures uncaught exceptions and performance issues
- Helps identify and fix bugs quickly
- Opt-in: Set
SENTRY_DSNenvironment variable
- Tracks feature usage and user behavior patterns with advanced features:
- Person Properties: Role, auth method, login history
- Feature Flags: Gradual rollouts, A/B testing, kill switches
- Group Analytics: Segment by version, platform, deployment
- Rich Context: Browser, device, environment on every event
- Opt-in: Set
POSTHOG_API_KEYenvironment variable - See POSTHOG_ADVANCED_FEATURES.md for complete guide
- Sends anonymous installation data via PostHog with:
- Anonymized fingerprint (SHA-256 hash, cannot be reversed)
- Application version
- Platform information
- No PII: No IP addresses, usernames, or business data
- Opt-in: Set
ENABLE_TELEMETRY=trueandPOSTHOG_API_KEYenvironment variables
# Enable Sentry error monitoring (optional)
SENTRY_DSN=https://your-sentry-dsn@sentry.io/project-id
SENTRY_TRACES_RATE=0.1 # 10% sampling for performance traces
# Enable PostHog product analytics (optional)
POSTHOG_API_KEY=your-posthog-api-key
POSTHOG_HOST=https://app.posthog.com
# Enable anonymous telemetry (optional, uses PostHog)
ENABLE_TELEMETRY=true
TELE_SALT=your-unique-salt
APP_VERSION=1.0.0You can self-host all analytics services for complete control:
# Use docker-compose with monitoring profile
docker-compose --profile monitoring up -dThis starts:
- Prometheus — Metrics collection and storage
- Grafana — Visualization dashboards
- Loki (optional) — Log aggregation
- Promtail (optional) — Log shipping
Telemetry: TimeTracker can optionally send anonymized usage data to help improve the product (errors, feature usage, install counts). All telemetry is opt-in. No personal data is collected. To disable telemetry, set
ENABLE_TELEMETRY=falseor simply don't set the environment variable (disabled by default).
What we DON'T collect:
- ❌ Email addresses or usernames
- ❌ IP addresses
- ❌ Project names or descriptions
- ❌ Time entry notes or client data
- ❌ Any personally identifiable information (PII)
Your rights:
- 📥 Access: View all collected data
- ✏️ Rectify: Correct inaccurate data
- 🗑️ Erase: Delete your data at any time
- 📤 Export: Export your data in standard formats
📖 See Privacy Policy for complete details
📖 See Analytics Documentation for configuration
📖 See Events Schema for tracked events
- 🎨 Custom Themes — Personalize your interface with custom color schemes
- 📊 Advanced Analytics — More charts, insights, and reporting options
- 🔌 API Extensions — Additional RESTful API endpoints for integrations
- 🔔 Push Notifications — Real-time browser notifications
- 📱 Mobile App — Native iOS and Android apps
- 🤖 Automation Rules — Automated workflows and task assignments
- 📈 Advanced Forecasting — AI-powered project timeline predictions
- ✅ Complete CRM Suite — Multiple contacts, sales pipeline, deal tracking, and lead management
- ✅ Invoice Generation — Full invoicing system with PDF export, multi-currency, and tax calculations
- ✅ Expense Tracking — Comprehensive expense management with receipts and categories
- ✅ Payment Tracking — Monitor invoice payments with multiple payment methods
- ✅ Recurring Invoices — Automate recurring billing cycles
- ✅ Task Management System — Complete task tracking with priorities, assignments, and due dates
- ✅ Kanban Board — Visual drag-and-drop task management with customizable columns
- ✅ Task Comments — Threaded collaboration with comments on tasks
- ✅ Task Activity Tracking — Complete history of all task changes
- ✅ Calendar View — Visual calendar interface for viewing and managing time entries
- ✅ Bulk Time Entry — Create multiple entries for consecutive days with weekend skipping
- ✅ Time Entry Templates — Save and reuse common time entries for faster logging
- ✅ Real-time Updates — Live timer synchronization across all devices via WebSocket
- ✅ Role-Based Permissions (RBAC) — Granular access control system with custom roles
- ✅ OIDC/SSO Authentication — Enterprise authentication support (Azure AD, Authelia, etc.)
- ✅ API Tokens — Secure token generation for API access and integrations
- ✅ Audit Logs — Complete system activity and user action tracking
- ✅ Command Palette — Keyboard-driven navigation (press
?to open) - ✅ Keyboard Shortcuts — 50+ shortcuts for power users
- ✅ Quick Search — Fast search across all entities (Ctrl+K)
- ✅ Saved Filters — Save frequently used report filters for quick access
- ✅ Modern UX & Layout — Complete UI/UX overhaul with 16 major improvements
- ✅ Enterprise-Grade Tables — Sortable, filterable, inline-editable tables with bulk actions
- ✅ Enhanced Search — Instant search with autocomplete and categorized results
- ✅ Data Visualization — Interactive charts with Chart.js integration
- ✅ Progressive Web App — Full PWA capabilities with offline support
- ✅ Accessibility Excellence — WCAG 2.1 AA compliant with full keyboard navigation
- ✅ Interactive Onboarding — Step-by-step product tours for new users
- ✅ Design System — Unified component library with 20+ reusable components
- ✅ Markdown Support — Rich text formatting in descriptions
- ✅ Toast Notifications — Beautiful in-app notification system
- ✅ Enhanced UI Components — Modern, accessible interface elements
- ✅ Service Layer Migration — Routes migrated to service layer pattern
- ✅ Query Optimization — Fixed N+1 queries, reduced database queries by 80-90%
- ✅ Environment Validation — Comprehensive startup validation
- ✅ Base CRUD Services — Reusable service classes reducing code duplication
- ✅ API Token Security — Enhanced token management with rotation and scoping
We welcome contributions! Whether it's:
- 🐛 Bug Reports — Help us identify issues
- 💡 Feature Requests — Share your ideas
- 📝 Documentation — Improve our docs
- 💻 Code Contributions — Submit pull requests
📖 See Contributing Guidelines to get started
TimeTracker is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0.
This means you can:
- ✅ Use it commercially
- ✅ Modify and adapt it
- ✅ Distribute it
- ✅ Use it privately
See LICENSE for full details
- 📖 Documentation: Check the
docs/directory - 🐛 Bug Reports: Open an issue
- 💬 Discussions: GitHub Discussions
- 📧 Contact: Create an issue for support
If TimeTracker helps you track your time better, consider giving us a star on GitHub! It helps others discover the project.