Workaddict
The free, open-source Clockify alternative you don't have to host
Workaddict is time tracking for small teams with a timer, reports and exports. There's no subscription and no user limit. It needs no server, because your team's hours are stored in your own private GitHub repository.
The demo runs in your browser and saves nothing. No sign-up needed.
Why teams switch from Clockify
In April 2026 Clockify limited its Free plan to 5 active users. Reports cover at most one month at a time, and CSV and Excel exports now need a paid plan. For many small teams that was the moment to look around. Workaddict takes a different approach:
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Your data stays yours
Your entries are stored as plain JSON files (one per person and month) in a private GitHub repository that you own. Every change is a commit with the full history, so you can read, revert or back it up with normal git tools.
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No server, no subscription
Workaddict is a static website. Unlike self-hosted open-source time trackers, there's no server, database or updates for you to run. Your browser talks directly to GitHub.
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Open source
The complete source code is on GitHub under the AGPL-3.0 license. You can check what the app does with your data, or run your own copy.
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No other account to trust
Sign-in uses a GitHub token that can access only your data repository. There's no Workaddict account, and no analytics or tracking on the site.
Workaddict vs Clockify Free
| Feature | Workaddict | Clockify Free |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, no paid plans | Free, paid plans for more users and features |
| Users | No limit (each member needs a GitHub account) | Up to 5 active users |
| Report date range | Any range | 1 month at a time |
| Exports | PDF, Excel, OpenDocument, CSV, JSON backup | PDF (CSV and Excel on paid plans) |
| Where your data lives | Your own private GitHub repository | Clockify's servers |
| Change history | Every change is a git commit | Audit logs on the Enterprise plan |
| Source code | Open source (AGPL-3.0) | Proprietary |
| Desktop and mobile apps, browser extensions | No, a web app that also works in mobile browsers | Yes, including offline mode |
| Integrations | None | 80+ |
| Invoicing, time off, approvals | No | On paid plans |
| Import from Clockify | Built in: projects, tags and entries | Not applicable |
Clockify facts as of September 2026, from clockify.me (pricing page, apps page and the help article on the Free plan changes). Please report an issue if something here is out of date.
When Clockify is the better choice
Workaddict is deliberately small. Stay with Clockify, or pick a paid plan there, if you need:
- native desktop or mobile apps, or tracking while offline
- integrations with project tools, calendars or accounting software
- invoicing, time off, approvals, scheduling or GPS tracking
- large teams that sign in with SSO instead of GitHub
Workaddict needs a GitHub account for each team member, and a fine-grained token for signing in. It's built for small teams that want simple, honest time tracking and full control of their data.
What you get
- A live timer that syncs across devices: start on your laptop, stop on your phone.
- Manual entries, projects and tags, with inline editing.
- Worker, editor and team leader roles, plus a live "Team now" view.
- Statistics by project, tag and member, for any date range.
- Exports to PDF, Excel, OpenDocument and CSV.
- English and German, light and dark mode.
Switch in a few minutes
The built-in import brings your Clockify projects, tags and time entries into Workaddict in one step. It maps each Clockify user to a team member and shows a preview before anything is saved.
Clockify is a trademark of its owner. Workaddict is an independent project and is not affiliated with Clockify.