How to Build Your Own DeskTime
Replace DeskTime with a custom build. A Time Tracker For Both Remote And On-site Teams
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 33 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 33 features
Time Tracking(8 features)
Desktop app tracks all computer activities automatically without manual input
See when employees take breaks from working
Track time manually and see when employees take breaks from working
Prevent idle time during meetings and while watching videos
Time tracking available on Android and iOS platforms
+3 more in this category
Security(5 features)
All data is encrypted both in transit and at rest by default
The services provided by DeskTime and the data generated comply with GDPR rules
Practices align with ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 standards for robust information and privacy management
99.95% system uptime with continuous, restorable backups
Secure your account with 2FA via apps like Google Authenticator
Analytics & Reporting(4 features)
Gain insights about your employees' work hours and productivity levels with real-time data of your team's performance
Download and save tracked data for your archives or further analysis
Get in-depth data about your team's performance displayed in charts and tables
See your team's overall activities and performance with in-depth information about each team member's work day
Productivity Insights(4 features)
Keep track of document titles and email subjects to ensure employees are working on their assignments
Get data about your employees' productivity and spot top performers and slackers
Get proof-of-work in cases of questionable productivity or integrity and additional level of certainty that everyone's staying on task
See what sites and apps your employees visit throughout the day
Workforce Management(4 features)
See who's sick, on vacation, OOO and more with ability to plan absences and mark them in the calendar
See how much time your employees spend working
Easily find another colleague's contact information
Plan and manage employee shifts in one place and let team members know when they are scheduled to work
Support(3 features)
Guidance and support to achieve your business goals
Personalized training sessions for your team
Customized onboarding to help you adapt
Integrations(2 features)
Integrate with third-party apps using DeskTime API
Custom API on request for specific needs
Alerts & Notifications(1 features)
Receive notifications about important activity updates
Cost Calculator
Keep Paying DeskTime
Build It Yourself
Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 33 features at very easy complexity.