Tools for self-hosted project tracking

The problem, in plain words: “I manage many concurrent, project-based tasks across multiple sites and use scattered tools, and I need a self-hosted, individual-focused project and time-tracking solution that keeps tasks always in my face without a paywall.”

Eigenfocus fits best, with 6 more that fit too.

You need a self-hosted, no-paywall, single-user-friendly project and time-tracking tool that keeps tasks persistently visible and records time per project.

Updated August 2026.

What fits

Eigenfocusstrong · 86

Built as a self-hosted project manager with built-in time tracking and a Focus Space (timers and persistent focus UI), Eigenfocus directly targets individuals and small teams who want tasks and timers integrated without SaaS paywalls; its feature set maps to keeping tasks front-and-center while logging time per project.

Best for: Solo freelancers or an individual running a self-hosted web instance who want integrated task boards plus timers and an always-present focus area.

Task Coachstrong · 82

Task Coach is a long-lived, free desktop task manager with subtasks, reminders, and built-in time tracking for individual users; it fits a solo-focused workflow without paywalls and keeps tasks and timers on your machine where they remain persistently available.

Best for: A single user who prefers a local desktop app (Windows/macOS/Linux) that stores tasks locally and tracks time per project without any subscriptions.

Invobookstrong · 80

Invobook is a self-hosted app that bundles time tracking with project and client management aimed at freelancers and single operators, giving you per-project time logs and a consolidated place for tasks and billing without recurring subscriptions.

Best for: Solo freelancers who want self-hosted time tracking tied to projects and invoicing, avoiding SaaS paywalls.

Hour Termsstrong · 79

Hour Terms is marketed as a self-hosted freelancer workspace sold as a one-time purchase that covers projects and time tracking without subscriptions, matching your no-paywall and single-user self-hosting constraints.

Best for: Independent professionals who want a one-time-purchase self-hosted workspace that includes project and time tracking.

TropaTTstrong · 77

TropaTT is a free, self-hosted platform that combines CRM, task management, Kanban/Gantt, and no per-seat caps or paid tiers, making it suitable for a solo operator who wants tasks and project time visibility without paywalls.

Best for: Freelancers or solo operators who want an all-in-one self-hosted system that never enforces seat-based paywalls.

Stemplinstrong · 76

Stemplin is a self-hostable time-tracking app that organizes time under projects and tasks and is aimed at freelancers and small teams, satisfying the need for per-project time logs on your own infrastructure without subscription fees.

Best for: Freelancers or solo users who want self-hosted, project-based time logging with an API for exports and reports.

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Partly fits

TaskTrovepartial · 62

Strong self-hosted task manager but no clear built-in time-tracking features

Won’t cover: Provides kanban and calendar task views but does not claim integrated per-project time tracking.

Timelitepartial · 60

Lightweight local time tracker without cross-device project/task consolidation

Won’t cover: Focuses on local browser-based time logging and lacks a consolidated, server-hosted task/project workspace.

TimeCasepartial · 56

Self-hosted time tracker oriented toward agencies and client-facing reporting rather than single-user workflow

Won’t cover: Designed for agencies with client logins and role-based reporting rather than a streamlined single-user experience.

Taskcafepartial · 55

Self-hosted Kanban tool that supports individuals but is still alpha and lacks guaranteed time-tracking depth

Won’t cover: Alpha-stage Kanban task management without a mature, built-in project time-tracking feature.

Questions

What's the best tool for self-hosted project tracking?

Eigenfocus is the strongest match — Built as a self-hosted project manager with built-in time tracking and a Focus Space (timers and persistent focus UI), Eigenfocus directly targets individuals and small teams who want tasks and timers integrated without SaaS paywalls; its feature set maps to keeping tasks front-and-center while logging time per project.

Is there a tool that fully solves this?

7 products match this closely.

What won't these tools cover?

Focuses on local browser-based time logging and lacks a consolidated, server-hosted task/project workspace. · Provides kanban and calendar task views but does not claim integrated per-project time tracking. · Designed for agencies with client logins and role-based reporting rather than a streamlined single-user experience. · Alpha-stage Kanban task management without a mature, built-in project time-tracking feature.

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