Kimai

Kimai is a mature, feature-rich time tracking application built with PHP and Symfony. Designed for professional use, it provides comprehensive time management capabilities for freelancers, agencies, and businesses that need to track billable hours, manage projects, and generate detailed reports and invoices.

Key Features

• Professional Time Tracking:

  • Precise time recording with start/stop timers
  • Manual time entry and editing
  • Project and activity-based tracking
  • Multiple timer support
  • Time validation and approval
  • Flexible time formats

• Project & Customer Management:

  • Hierarchical project organization
  • Customer and client management
  • Activity and task categorization
  • Budget tracking and monitoring
  • Project templates and presets
  • Team and resource assignment

• Comprehensive Reporting:

  • Detailed time reports and summaries
  • Customizable report filters
  • Export to multiple formats (PDF, Excel, CSV)
  • Invoice generation and billing
  • Statistical analysis and insights
  • Graphical data visualization

• Multi-User Collaboration:

  • Team-based time tracking
  • Role-based access control
  • User permission management
  • Team performance monitoring
  • Collaborative project work
  • User activity tracking

• Business Features:

  • Hourly rate management
  • Budget and cost tracking
  • Invoice generation
  • Tax and billing support
  • Financial reporting
  • Profit and loss analysis

• Technical Capabilities:

  • RESTful API for integrations
  • Plugin and extension system
  • Custom field support
  • Data import/export
  • Backup and restore
  • Security and authentication

• User Experience:

  • Modern, responsive web interface
  • Mobile-friendly design
  • Multi-language support
  • Customizable dashboards
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Intuitive navigation

Technical Specifications

• Language: PHP (Symfony framework)
• Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite
• Web Server: Apache, nginx
• Frontend: Modern web technologies
• API: RESTful HTTP API
• License: AGPL-3.0
• Platforms: Linux, Windows, macOS

Use Cases

• Freelancer Time Tracking: Individual time tracking and client billing
• Agency Project Management: Team-based project time tracking and reporting
• Consulting Services: Billable hour tracking and client invoicing
• Software Development: Development time tracking and project management
• Professional Services: Service-based business time and project management
• Remote Work: Distributed team time tracking and productivity monitoring

Unique Advantages

• Professional Focus: Designed specifically for business and professional use
• Symfony Framework: Built on robust, enterprise-grade PHP framework
• Comprehensive Features: Complete time tracking and project management solution
• Mature Platform: Years of development and refinement
• Active Community: Strong user community and regular updates
• Self-Hosted: Complete control over data and customization

Based on the Kimai GitHub repository, this tool provides professionals and businesses with a comprehensive, reliable time tracking solution that combines ease of use with powerful features for project management, reporting, and billing, making it ideal for organizations that need professional-grade time tracking capabilities.