ActivityWatch vs Kimai
On the evidence we track, Kimai leads this comparison with a composite score of 62/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for time tracking. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
ActivityWatch
An open-source time tracking application that monitors applications and websites you use on your device. It prioritizes privacy by storing all activity data locally rather than uploading to cloud servers, giving you complete control over your information.
Kimai
LeaderA time tracking platform that enables businesses of all sizes to record working hours, manage projects, and generate invoices. Offers both managed cloud and self-hosted deployment options with support for unlimited users.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
Kimai
LeaderFrom €2.99/user/month. 30-day free trial. 20% discount for annual billing.
- Standard€2.99/user/month (20% discount for annual billing)
- Billing
- Data export
- Audit logs
- Industry-specific translations
- Email support
- Professional€4.99/user/month (20% discount for annual billing)
- Task management
- Customer portal
- Kiosk mode
- Daily backups
- SAML SSO
- +2 more
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
ActivityWatch
Not documented yet.
Kimai
Leader- Google Workspace
- Azure AD
- Authentik
- LDAP
- SAML
- Bexio
- GrandTotal
- Excel
- Chrome
- Rainmeter
- KDE Plasmoid
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.