Head to head · Time tracking & employee monitoring
Kimai vs My Hours
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Kimai rates highest.
| Compare | Kimai | My Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Time tracking & employee monitoring | Time tracking & employee monitoring |
| Vendor | Kimai | Spica |
| Headquarters | Global, Open source | Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| Made in India | No | No |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 2006 | 2002 |
| Best for | Startup, Small business, SMB | Startup, Small business, SMB |
| App Advisor rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
Kimai: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +20 years in business — a mature, stable product
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Key features
- Timers and manual time entry
- Project and client billing rates
- Timesheet approvals
- Activity and productivity analytics
- Optional screenshots and app tracking
- Invoicing from tracked time
My Hours: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +24 years in business — a mature, stable product
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Key features
- Timers and manual time entry
- Project and client billing rates
- Timesheet approvals
- Activity and productivity analytics
- Optional screenshots and app tracking
- Invoicing from tracked time
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Kimai or My Hours?+
Kimai scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.6/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.
Is Kimai cheaper than My Hours?+
Kimai starts at Free plan and My Hours at Free plan. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from Kimai to My Hours?+
Most time tracking & employee monitoring products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.

