# Kimai vs Time Doctor

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Kimai

| Attribute | Kimai | Time Doctor |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 61.5 (54% (medium)) | 42.9 (60% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 49 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 19 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 4,946 | - |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"on_prem":true}` |
| description.long | A 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. | Time Doctor is a workforce analytics platform that tracks employee productivity and time usage across remote, hybrid, and in-office teams. It provides AI-driven insights to help leaders identify inefficiencies, optimize workflows, and maintain visibility while respecting employee privacy. |
| features.capabilities | - | `{"iso_27001":true,"pricing_model":"per_user_monthly","idle_timeout_detection":true,"manual_timesheet_entry":true,"project_and_task_hierarchy":true,"browser_extension_stopwatch":true,"billable_hourly_rates_invoicing":true,"employee_screenshot_surveillance":true,"jira_asana_trello_native_extensions":true,"automated_background_activity_tracking":true}` |
| integrations.count | 11 | 60 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Google Workspace"},{"name":"Azure AD"},{"name":"Authentik"},{"name":"LDAP"},{"name":"SAML"},{"name":"Bexio"},{"name":"GrandTotal"},{"name":"Excel"},{"name":"Chrome"},{"name":"Rainmeter"},{"name":"KDE Plasmoid"}]` | `[{"name":"ADP"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Jira"},{"name":"Asana"},{"name":"Trello"},{"name":"Figma"},{"name":"Google Docs"},{"name":"Outlook"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"HRIS systems"},{"name":"Payroll systems"}]` |
| language.primary | PHP | - |
| license.spdx | AGPL-3.0 | - |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"AT","primaryMarkets":["AT","DE"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US","GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Standard","summary":"€2.99/user/month (20% discount for annual billing)","features":["Billing","Data export","Audit logs","Industry-specific translations","Email support"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":2.99,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"For freelancers and small teams focused on time tracking and invoicing","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Professional","summary":"€4.99/user/month (20% discount for annual billing)","features":["Task management","Customer portal","Kiosk mode","Daily backups","SAML SSO","Custom domain with SSL","All Standard plan features"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":4.99,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"For growing teams requiring task management, customer portal, and enterprise features","contactSales":false}],"summary":"From €2.99/user/month. 30-day free trial. 20% discount for annual billing.","currency":"EUR","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.kimai.org/cs/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T22:01:06.701Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"unit":"seat","amount":2.99,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Basic","summary":"Per user / month, billed monthly or annually","features":["Automatic tracking","Projects & Tasks","Timeline Report","Screenshots","Online / Offline Tracking","Knowledge Base","Groups / Teams"],"commitment":"monthly","description":"Entry-level plan for visibility into remote or hybrid workforce.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Standard","summary":"Per user / month, billed monthly or annually; includes 60+ integrations","features":["Automatic tracking","Projects & Tasks","Timeline Report","Screenshots","Online / Offline Tracking","Knowledge Base","Groups / Teams","Attendance","Time approvals","Activity Summary","Web & App Usage reporting","Productivity Ratings","Leave tracking","Break tracking","Payroll","Work-life balance metrics","Real-time notifications","60+ integrations","Upgraded support"],"commitment":"monthly","description":"Mid-tier plan with granular team reporting and productivity metrics.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Premium","summary":"Per user / month, billed monthly or annually; includes all advanced AI and reporting features","features":["Automatic tracking","Projects & Tasks","Timeline Report","Screenshots","Online / Offline Tracking","Knowledge Base","Groups / Teams","Attendance","Time approvals","Activity Summary","Web & App Usage reporting","Productivity Ratings","Leave tracking","Break tracking","Payroll","Work-life balance metrics","Real-time notifications","60+ integrations","Upgraded support","Benchmarks AI","Office vs Remote Report","Unusual Activity AI Report","Mouse jiggler & Clicker Detection","Irregular Keyboard Activity","Internet Connectivity Tracking","Video screen recording","Dedicated Success Manager","Executive Dashboard & reporting","Automatic user provisioning","Historical tracking data","Open API access","Single Sign-On (SSO)","Client Login Access","Meeting Insights","Software cost insights"],"commitment":"monthly","description":"Comprehensive plan with AI analytics, screen recording, and advanced reporting.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing; monthly and annual options available","features":["All Premium features","Private Cloud Deployment","Customizable BI Dashboards","Custom pricing and contract terms","Guided implementation and onboarding"],"description":"Fully customized plan for enterprise organizations with dedicated support.","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Benchmarks AI","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":3,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"HRIS Native Integration","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"integration","amount":200,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Payroll Native Integration"}],"summary":"From per-user monthly pricing; annual billing includes 2 months free (16.6% discount). 14-day free trial of Premium plan. Custom Enterprise pricing available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.timedoctor.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T15:42:18.956Z","freeTrialDays":14,"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | unknown |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":2.99,"currency":"EUR"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| release.cadence_days | 9 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/kimai/kimai/releases/tag/2.65.0","date":"2026-08-11T15:26:06Z","type":"stable","version":"2.65.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kimai/kimai/releases/tag/2.64.0","date":"2026-08-09T17:14:00Z","type":"stable","version":"2.64.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kimai/kimai/releases/tag/2.63.0","date":"2026-08-03T11:40:17Z","type":"stable","version":"2.63.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kimai/kimai/releases/tag/2.62.0","date":"2026-07-09T20:31:45Z","type":"stable","version":"2.62.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kimai/kimai/releases/tag/2.61.0","date":"2026-06-20T11:09:40Z","type":"stable","version":"2.61.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kimai/kimai/releases/tag/2.60.0","date":"2026-06-10T15:50:42Z","type":"stable","version":"2.60.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kimai/kimai/releases/tag/2.59.0","date":"2026-06-06T09:06:36Z","type":"stable","version":"2.59.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kimai/kimai/releases/tag/2.58.0","date":"2026-05-25T17:00:59Z","type":"stable","version":"2.58.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kimai/kimai/releases/tag/2.57.0","date":"2026-05-21T21:09:53Z","type":"stable","version":"2.57.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kimai/kimai/releases/tag/2.56.0","date":"2026-04-27T16:07:42Z","type":"stable","version":"2.56.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kimai/kimai/releases/tag/2.55.0","date":"2026-04-16T20:22:14Z","type":"stable","version":"2.55.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kimai/kimai/releases/tag/2.54.0","date":"2026-04-13T20:06:45Z","type":"stable","version":"2.54.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kimai/kimai/releases/tag/2.53.0","date":"2026-04-10T16:19:53Z","type":"stable","version":"2.53.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kimai/kimai/releases/tag/2.52.0","date":"2026-03-16T16:45:56Z","type":"stable","version":"2.52.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kimai/kimai/releases/tag/2.51.0","date":"2026-03-01T15:56:56Z","type":"stable","version":"2.51.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kimai/kimai/releases/tag/2.50.0","date":"2026-02-25T20:13:51Z","type":"stable","version":"2.50.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kimai/kimai/releases/tag/2.49.0","date":"2026-02-15T20:40:19Z","type":"stable","version":"2.49.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kimai/kimai/releases/tag/2.48.0","date":"2026-01-31T18:10:59Z","type":"stable","version":"2.48.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kimai/kimai/releases/tag/2.47.0","date":"2026-01-25T09:01:46Z","type":"stable","version":"2.47.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/kimai/kimai/releases/tag/2.46.0","date":"2026-01-07T00:19:31Z","type":"stable","version":"2.46.0"}]` | - |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 99 |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.pci | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 6 | - |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":9,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=packagist&package_name=kevinpapst%2Fkimai2&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":"HIGH"}` | - |

## Capabilities (Time Tracking)

| Capability | Kimai | Time Doctor |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Manual timesheet entry | - | ✓ |
| Browser extension stopwatch | - | ✓ |
| Automated background activity tracking | - | ✓ |
| Project and task hierarchy | - | ✓ |
| Billable hourly rates invoicing | - | ✓ |
| Employee screenshot surveillance | - | ✓ |
| Idle timeout detection | - | ✓ |
| Geofencing gps tracking mobile | - | - |
| Jira asana trello native extensions | - | ✓ |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | ✓ |
| Pricing model | - | Per user monthly |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T16:46:30.587Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*