TimeTracker vs mite
The best self-hosted mite alternative for EU freelancers and agencies: free (GPL-3.0), no per-seat fees, with invoicing and e-invoicing on your own server.
Long-running DACH brand; freelancers search mite alternatives.
Last updated: November 6, 2026
TimeTracker
$0/month
vs
mite
Paid/user/mo (DE)
Simple DE SaaS — verify mite.de pricing periodically.
mite
German time tracking SaaS.
- SaaS subscription
- Cloud data
- Limited full invoice + Peppol stack vs TimeTracker
TimeTracker
Self-hosted GPL-3.0 time tracking with invoices and Peppol-ready e-invoicing.
- $0 license, unlimited users
- Data stays on your server (GDPR-friendly)
- Built-in PDF + Peppol / Factur-X / ZUGFeRD
- Docker / Render deploy in minutes
| Feature | TimeTracker | mite |
|---|---|---|
| License price | $0 | Paid/user/mo (DE) |
| Self-hosted | Typically cloud SaaS | |
| Open source | Usually proprietary | |
| Built-in invoicing | Often add-on / separate | |
| Peppol / EN 16931 path | Not the product focus | |
| Unlimited seats | Per-user pricing common |
Who this comparison is for
Belgian and EU freelancers, agencies (≈5–25 people), and engineering-led teams who want timers + invoices without another SaaS seat tax — especially when GDPR or Peppol matters.
Import Toggl/Clockify CSV when you switch — see the getting started import notes.
Cost sanity check
Illustrative only — verify current mite pricing. A 10-seat team at ~€10/user/mo is ~€1,200/year before tax; TimeTracker’s license stays $0 (you still pay your VPS/backups).
| Seats | 3 years @ ~€10/seat/mo | TimeTracker license |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | ~€1,800 | $0 |
| 10 | ~€3,600 | $0 |
| 25 | ~€9,000 | $0 |
Last reviewed for this page structure: November 6, 2026. Re-check vendor sites before purchasing.
Migration notes
- Export CSV (or PDF reports) from mite for a sample month.
- Spin up TimeTracker (demo → Docker/Render) and recreate clients/projects.
- Import hours where formats allow; otherwise re-key critical open periods.
- Configure invoicing / Peppol Bridge + Access Point before your next Belgian/EU B2B invoice cycle.