The open-source Kimai alternative

Kimai is an established open-source time tracker built with PHP and Symfony, requiring a server with PHP and a relational database to self-host. Logr is a modern, open-source alternative built on Next.js and Supabase — deployable to Vercel, Fly.io, or any Node.js host in minutes, with no PHP runtime required. Both tools are AGPL-licensed and self-hostable; Logr differentiates with a single-screen interface, built-in shareable invoice links, a live day timeline, and a hosted MCP endpoint for AI assistant integration. If you want a modern stack you can deploy with one click, Logr is worth a look.

Switching from Kimai to Logr

Kimai supports CSV and JSON exports of time entries. You can import a CSV export into Logr to carry over your time history before switching your day-to-day tracking.

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   Export your data from KimaiIn Kimai, go to the Timesheet view and export your entries as CSV. Select the date range covering your full history.
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   Import into LogrOpen the Import panel in the Logr dashboard and upload the CSV. Logr creates any missing clients or projects from the data automatically.
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   Deploy Logr and start trackingClick 'Deploy to Vercel' in the Logr GitHub repo, connect your Supabase project, and you are ready. Your imported history is immediately available for invoicing.

Why self-host your time tracker?

When you self-host Logr, your time entries, client names, billing rates, and invoices are stored in your own Postgres database — not on a vendor's servers. That matters for freelancers working with NDAs, agencies handling sensitive client projects, and anyone who has watched a beloved SaaS tool sunset or triple its pricing overnight.

• ✓No vendor lock-in — export or migrate anytime, it is your database.
• ✓No per-seat fees — self-hosted Logr is free for any team size.
• ✓Audit the code — AGPL-3.0 means every line is public and verifiable.
• ✓Deploy anywhere — Vercel, Railway, Fly.io, your own VPS.