Kimai
Time Tracking For Software Developers
Maximize Your Productivity
We understand the pain all too well - endless overtime, stressful deadlines, time-consuming bugs, and the constant struggle to make project managers and clients appreciate the true effort behind your code. It’s a vicious cycle that can quickly lead to burnout and disrupt your work-life balance. This is a common challenge faced by software developers, programmers, engineers, and other tech professionals.
But there’s a way to break free from this cycle and regain control over your time and tasks. By using the right tools, you can maximize your productivity and gain valuable insights into your projects. Whether you’re a freelance programmer, part of a startup team, or managing an entire IT department, finding a scalable solution with the right features is essential. Let’s explore Kimai - a user-friendly and powerful time tracking software - as an example.
Kimai features used by software engineers
Discover the perfect set of features tailored to your tasks and goals. What if your IT team needs not just a simple time tracker but a robust solution with different integration options and advanced invoicing and analytics features?
Plugins
Kimai was built to be extendable, and features can be added with plugins. Developers wanting to create them can use many extension points.
Read moreJSON API
Featuring an extensive JSON API for reading and writing data, so external apps and custom tools can communicate with Kimai.
Read moreCustomer Portal
Share client and project statistics and timesheets with anyone using a secret URL, optionally password protected.
Read moreInvoicing
Configurable invoice templates, options for entry grouping, configurable invoice numbers, and multiple formats like PDF and DOCX.
Read moreIT pros speak about time tracking
At Kimai, we designed our time tracking platform with the needs of individual developers, dev teams, and IT departments in mind. Our approach focuses on building open-source solutions for tech teams of all sizes and across various sectors. You can see what kind of feedback we receive from our users from the tech.
Kimai has worked perfectly for CodeWeavers. We spent a great deal of energy comparing timesheet solutions, from proprietary to open source. None of the proprietary solutions had the functionality and simplicity of Kimai. Because it’s open source, we can confidently rely on it for years and years to come. Finally, we have hired Kevin to help us customize Kimai for our needs. His work has been fantastic. As a result, we have a professional solution, custom tailored to our needs, for far less than we were prepared to spend on one of the proprietary solutions.
Jeremy White
FounderWe recently made the switch from Toggl to a self-hosted Kimai. As a TYPO3 agency, open source, data sovereignty, and full control over the software were essential to us. We wanted to decide ourselves when to enable specific features and have the freedom to implement our own customizations. The migration of data from Toggl to Kimai was smooth, and our team quickly adapted to the interface, which resembles Toggl but offers more advanced options—especially for reporting and analytics.
Stefan Schütt
Member of the BoardKimai was my first foray into open-source software; my company tasked me with migrating an old Kimai plugin called Period Insert, which I eventually decided to publish. My experience has been very positive. I am impressed by Kimai’s ease of use and by how my small contribution to it has been used around the world. I am also grateful to Kevin for his open communication and assistance with publishing the plugin, which served as a warm introduction to the open-source community. Kimai is a model example of how open-source software can improve the lives of people, not just companies. I highly recommend it!
Alan Nguyen
Software DeveloperWe have been using Kimai for our time management for a short time and are very satisfied. A nice design and easy operation were important to us, but the biggest plus point is the support: The team responds quickly and addresses all wishes and concerns, even if a special solution is needed. Therefore, we absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a time tracking solution 👍
Jasmin
Software DeveloperFirst steps for a better time tracking
Choosing the right time tracker often starts with deciding between a free version or a demo. Pricing is also a key factor, so look for options that scale with your team’s growth.
At Kimai, we offer a free trial so you can explore our solution before deciding if additional features or plugins are needed. With pricing starting at just €0.99 per user for some industries, it’s an affordable choice. Try it for free today and bring more organization to your workday!
