Kimai

What Kimai is

Kimai is open-source time-tracking software for recording project work and billable hours. It supports timesheets and approvals, and provides data export for recorded time. The service is available on the web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, with mobile apps for iOS and Android. It does not have a desktop app or offline tracking. Kimai is made by Kimai, a maker founded in 2018 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

There is no free plan. A 30-day trial is available, and paid pricing starts at €2.99/user/mo (annual). Standard costs €2.99 per month with annual billing and includes project time tracking, billable hours, invoicing, data export, audit logs and email support. Professional costs €3.99 per month with annual billing. It adds a working hour account, expense tracking, task management, a customer portal, downloadable daily backups and SAML single sign-on. Both listed plans state a 20% saving compared with monthly billing.

Who it suits

Kimai suits individuals or teams that need to record project time, track billable hours and submit timesheets for approval. It may also fit teams that need exports, invoicing or, on Professional, expense tracking and task management.

Limits

There is no free plan. The lowest listed paid plan is Standard at €2.99 per month with annual billing; the 30-day trial is available before choosing paid service.

Getting started

1. Visit the Kimai website.
2. Start the 30-day trial.
3. Choose Standard or Professional based on the listed features.
4. Use Kimai on the web, Windows, macOS, iOS or Android.

Verdict

Choose Kimai if your timekeeping needs center on projects, billable hours, approvals and export, with a 30-day trial to start. Look elsewhere if you need offline tracking or a desktop app, or if a free plan is essential.