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Kimai vs My Hours

Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Kimai rates highest.

Open-source time tracking.

Free planOpen source

Project time tracking.

Free plan
CompareKimaiMy Hours
CategoryTime tracking & employee monitoringTime tracking & employee monitoring
VendorKimaiSpica
HeadquartersGlobal, Open sourceLjubljana, Slovenia
Made in IndiaNoNo
Starting priceFree planFree plan
Free planYesYes
Free trialYesYes
Published pricingYesYes
Deploymentcloudcloud
Mobile appsNoNo
Founded20062002
Best forStartup, Small business, SMBStartup, Small business, SMB
App Advisor rating4.6 / 54.6 / 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.

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