Ziit
Self-HostedOpen-source time tracking for teams and individuals
Overview
Ziit is a lightweight, open-source time tracking solution for teams and solo users. Track time on projects/tasks, generate detailed productivity reports, and categorize work for efficiency insights. It supports self-hosting via Docker, making deployment straightforward on your server. With a clean UI and minimal setup, Ziit helps monitor work hours without relying on third-party services, keeping your data private.
Self-Hosting Resources
Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml.
⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.
version: '3'
services:
ziit:
image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
container_name: ziit
ports:
- "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
volumes:
- ./data:/app/data
restart: unless-stopped Key Features
- Project & task time tracking
- Customizable productivity reports
- Docker-based self-hosting
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is Ziit hard to install?
Ziit is easy to install using Docker. You need Docker and Docker Compose on your server—download the docker-compose.yml file from GitHub, run 'docker-compose up -d', and it’s ready in minutes with no complex dependencies.
? Is it a good alternative to Toggl Track?
Yes! Ziit offers core features like project tracking and reports similar to Toggl Track, but with self-hosting (private data). It’s ideal if you want to avoid SaaS subscriptions and control your data.
? Is it completely free?
Ziit is 100% free under the MIT License. There are no premium tiers, hidden fees, or paid features—all functionality is available for everyone to use and modify.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data)
- ⊕ Free and open-source
- ⊕ Simple deployment workflow
Cons
- ⊖ Limited third-party integrations
- ⊖ Requires basic server knowledge
- ⊖ No mobile app (web-only)