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solidtime

🇦🇹 AT · Free plan · paid from €8/user/mo

Open-source time tracker for freelancers and agencies, EU-hosted and GDPR-compliant

EU hostedGDPROpen sourceFree plan
Freelancers and agencies switch to solidtime for its open-source code and EU-only hosting. The tool imports data from Clockify and Toggl, handles flexible billing, and works on any device. A free plan is available; paid plans are offered with per-user pricing.

Replaces

solidtime is sought as a European alternative to:

Features

Time Tracking

  • Automatic activity tracking: detects active apps and documents
  • Idle detection: pauses timer when user is away
  • Privacy-friendly: local-only processing until logged
  • Window activity statistics: tracks time per application
  • Desktop app for Linux

Reporting & Analysis

  • Filter and group by member, project, client, task, tag, or billable status
  • Trend analysis for tracked hours, billable totals, and costs
  • Export reports as PDF, CSV, or Excel; share via read-only links
  • Timesheet view: spreadsheet-style time logging
  • Command palette and advanced filtering

Invoicing

  • Convert billable hours into invoices with VAT and discounts
  • EU-compliant invoice formatting (EN 16931)
  • Polished PDF and e-invoice generation
  • Reusable company templates
  • Tax rates, discounts, and EU reverse-charge support

Project Management

  • Projects, teams, roles, and access management
  • Budget tracking with live spend updates
  • Project and task estimates
  • Project visibility settings (public/private)
  • Team and organization access controls

Self-Hosting & Open Source

  • Self-hosting option for own servers
  • Managed infrastructure available
  • Open-source codebase (GitHub)
  • Local data processing for privacy
  • Linux-compatible desktop app

Pricing

Free
Free per user / month
  • 1 user
  • Clients, projects, tags & tasks
  • Billable hours & rates
  • Basic reporting (no invoicing or team features)
Professional
€9 per user / month (billed monthly)
  • Team support & access management
  • Invoicing with VAT and EU compliance
  • Project & task estimates
  • PDF and shareable reports
  • Priority support
Professional (Annual)
€8 per user / month (billed annually)
  • 11% savings vs. monthly billing
  • All Professional features included

Self-hosted pricing available on request.

EU Trust Profile

3 of 9 criteria verified with evidence, last checked 2026-08-03. Every ✓ links to its source.

  • Data Processing Agreement (DPA)Fillable PDF available for download

    The Data Processing Agreement (DPA) is publicly offered and can be downloaded, completed, signed, and returned for countersignature.

    Evidence →
  • Trust center / security page

    There is no dedicated trust center page; compliance and security information is provided on the privacy and DPA pages.

  • EU data residencyFrance (Scaleway, OVH), Germany (Hetzner)

    Customer data is stored and primarily processed within the European Economic Area (EEA).

    Evidence →
  • Public sub-processor list

    A public list of sub-processors is maintained and updated as the infrastructure changes.

    Evidence →
  • ISO 27001not verified
  • SOC 2not verified
  • BSI C5not verified
  • TISAXnot verified
  • German-language supportnot verified

Verified means: the claim was publicly documented at the linked source on the check date. The vendor's own information prevails.

Reviews

Recurring themes, synthesized from public reviews across portals.

What users value

  • Modern, intuitive interface that simplifies time tracking for freelancers and agencies
  • Versatile time tracking with manual entries and one-click stopwatch functionality
  • Integrated project management features, including task organization, budget setting, and progress monitoring
  • Customizable reporting and team collaboration tools, such as task assignment and performance tracking
  • Direct invoice generation from time entries, including EU-compliant electronic invoicing for accounting
  • Open-source software with self-hosting options (e.g., Docker) for cost efficiency and customization
  • Responsive and performant application suitable for managing multiple projects

Where users see room to improve

  • · Free version offers limited functionality compared to the paid subscription (up to $10/month)
  • · Minimal or unstructured onboarding support, lacking dedicated guidance for new users
  • · Reliance on community support due to open-source model, with no dedicated customer service

Integrations

Open API for custom integrationsIssue-tracker integrationsOne-click imports from other time-tracking tools

Feature, pricing and integration details are based on web research (as of 2026-06-21), without guarantee, errors are possible. The vendor's website prevails.