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Best Open Source Time & Task Management Tools

Ranked by GitHub stars — actual adoption, not editorial taste. All 10 are free, open source and self-hostable; license and last activity on every entry.

  1. 1
    Super Productivity ★ 22K

    Task manager built for deep work, privacy, and focus

    MIT TypeScript pushed 2026-09-17 details →
  2. 2
    ActivityWatch ★ 19K

    Track time automatically with privacy-first design

    MPL-2.0 Python pushed 2026-09-17 details →
  3. 3
    SolidTime ★ 8.9K

    Effortless time tracking for open source projects

    AGPL-3.0 PHP pushed 2026-09-17 details →
  4. 4
    Kimai ★ 5.0K

    Effortless time tracking for teams and projects

    AGPL-3.0 PHP pushed 2026-09-17 details →
  5. 5
    Ueli ★ 4.6K

    Quick access to apps and files with keyboard shortcuts

    MIT TypeScript pushed 2026-09-12 details →
  6. 6
    Wakapi ★ 4.4K

    Track coding time effortlessly, gain insights instantly

    MIT Go pushed 2026-09-14 details →
  7. 7
    Sol ★ 3.1K

    Fast and beautiful launcher for quick access to apps and tools

    MIT TypeScript pushed 2026-09-17 details →
  8. 8
    Kanri ★ 2.0K

    Simplify your workflow with offline Kanban boards

    GPL-3.0 Vue pushed 2026-09-17 details →
  9. 9
    Freeter ★ 1.0K

    Your personal workspace organizer for maximum productivity

    GPL-3.0 TypeScript pushed 2026-05-27 details →
  10. 10
    TimeScribe ★ 899

    Transform your time tracking into actionable insights

    GPL-3.0 PHP pushed 2026-09-14 details →
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best open source Time & Task Management tool in 2026?

Super Productivity leads the ranking with 22,101 GitHub stars, ahead of ActivityWatch. Rankings use live GitHub star counts, refreshed nightly.

How is this list of Time & Task Management tools ranked?

By GitHub stars — a proxy for adoption and community size. Each entry also shows its licence, primary language and last commit date, so you can judge maintenance activity rather than trusting the ranking alone.

Are the best Time & Task Management tools free?

Every project on this list is open source and free to self-host. Some also offer paid managed hosting, but the software itself carries no licence fee.