TimeTracker vs Timely
The best self-hosted Timely alternative for EU freelancers and agencies: free (GPL-3.0), no per-seat fees, with invoicing and e-invoicing on your own server.
AI auto-tracking searches; contrast with intentional self-hosted timers.
Last updated: November 6, 2026
TimeTracker
$0/month
vs
Timely
~$9–$18+/user/mo
Memory AI tiers — verify Timely pricing.
Timely
AI memory / automatic time SaaS.
- Premium per-seat SaaS
- AI memory implies cloud processing
- Invoicing / Peppol not the core product
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 | Timely |
|---|---|---|
| License price | $0 | ~$9–$18+/user/mo |
| 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.