Side by side
Project Hamster vs TopTracker
Both stand on time tracking software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Linux
Project Hamster provides focused manual time tracking with flexible reports and local SQLite storage. Its discontinued blog and lack of automatic window tracking are important considerations.
Visit Project Hamster Free plan WebWindowsMac+1
Visit TopTracker The facts
| Project Hamster | TopTracker | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | TopTracker |
| Website | projecthamster.wordpress.com | toptal.com |
| On time tracking software | #41 of 77 | #37 of 77 |
Project Hamster: what it does well
- Free Linux desktop application
- Reports by day, week, month, or interval
- Editable and exportable entries
- Optional categories and tags
- SQLite storage with copyable database
What to know first
- Manual activity switching required
- No automatic open-window tracking
- Installation guidance includes nightly builds or source
- Project blog is defunct
TopTracker: what it does well
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