Add new client & projects instantly
Add new clients and projects instantly while tracking time.
Focus on Work, Not Tracking
See your timer running in real-time. Start, stop, and manage your work sessions with ease.
Generate reports
Summarise total time spent by client or project. Easily export your data as CSV.
Open Source Time Tracking
SimpleTime OS is the open-source, self-hosted version for developers, freelancers, and consultants who want full control over their data. If you're comfortable installing software on a server, this is for you.
One user. One purpose. Zero bloat.
Single-user design keeps everything simple
Core time tracking done exceptionally well
10 features that work perfectly > 1,000 that overwhelm
Self-hosted - your data stays yours
Privacy-focused and fully under your control
No subscriptions, no limits, no feature gates
One-time setup, own it forever
Ideal for PHP & Laravel developers
Clean Laravel 12 codebase you can learn from and extend
Open source & MIT licensed
Free forever. Inspect, modify, and contribute.
This open-source version is perfect if you're tech-savvy and want complete control.
Not comfortable with self-hosting? A managed SaaS version is coming soon — same simplicity, zero server setup.
Built with PHP & Laravel
SimpleTime OS is built with modern Laravel 12 and follows Laravel best practices. Perfect for PHP developers who want a clean, well-architected codebase to learn from or extend.
Backend
- ▸ Laravel 12
- ▸ PHP 8.4
- ▸ SQLite / MySQL / PostgreSQL
- ▸ PHPUnit & Pest testing
- ▸ Laravel Pint & Larastan
Frontend
- ▸ Hotwire Turbo
- ▸ Stimulus JavaScript
- ▸ Tailwind CSS + DaisyUI
- ▸ Blade Templates
- ▸ Importmap (no build step)
Developer Tools
- ▸ Laravel Sail (Docker)
- ▸ Rector refactoring
- ▸ Comprehensive tests
- ▸ Factories & seeders
- ▸ Artisan CLI tools
Perfect for Laravel developers
Clean architecture following Laravel conventions. Well-tested, documented, and easy to extend. Great for learning modern Laravel patterns or as a foundation for your own projects.
Coming Soon
We're building features that expand SimpleTime OS while maintaining our core philosophy of simplicity.
API & Webhooks
Programmatic access to your time tracking data. Integrate SimpleTime OS with your existing tools and workflows.
- RESTful API endpoints for all resources
- Webhook notifications for timer events
- Token-based authentication
- Integrate with invoicing, project management, and more
Perfect for: Developers who want to automate workflows and connect SimpleTime OS to their existing tools.
SaaS Hosted Version
Don't want to self-host? We'll handle all the technical details for you. Same simplicity, zero server management.
- Fully managed hosting - we handle everything
- Automatic updates and security patches
- Daily backups included
- Start tracking in under 60 seconds
Perfect for: Freelancers and consultants who want simplicity without the technical setup.
Interested in these features? Star the project on GitHub to stay updated.