Beaver Habit Tracker

Self-Hosted

Open-source habit and time tracking tool for privacy-focused productivity

Overview

Beaver Habit Tracker is an open-source solution for building consistent habits and tracking time spent on daily tasks. It features customizable habit templates, streak tracking to boost motivation, and visual progress reports. Deployable via Docker for quick self-hosting, it stores data locally (or on your server) to protect privacy. Users can categorize activities, set reminders, and export data for personal analysis. Ideal for those wanting to avoid proprietary tools' subscription costs while maintaining full control over their productivity data.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  beaver_habit_tracker:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: beaver-habit-tracker
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Customizable habit logging and time tracking
Streak visualization to maintain consistency
Local/data privacy-focused storage options
Docker-powered easy deployment

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Beaver Habit Tracker hard to install?

No—Docker deployment simplifies setup with a single command. For non-Docker users, it needs Node.js and PostgreSQL, with step-by-step docs in the GitHub repo to guide you through the process.

? Is it a good alternative to Toggl Track?

Yes—It’s ideal for privacy-focused users who want core time tracking/habit features without Toggl’s subscription costs or cloud storage. However, it doesn’t offer Toggl’s team collaboration or advanced reporting tools.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—Beaver Habit Tracker is open-source under the MIT License, so it’s free to use, modify, and self-host with no hidden charges or premium tiers.

Top Alternatives

Toggl Track Search Google

Streaks (iOS) Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Time Tracking

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-first (no cloud data sharing)
⊕ No recurring subscription fees
⊕ Flexible self-hosting with minimal dependencies

Cons

⊖ Lacks team collaboration features
⊖ Requires basic server knowledge for non-Docker setup
⊖ Limited third-party integrations compared to SaaS tools