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Harvest offers robust time tracking and team management features ideal for small businesses, though it is not designed for self-hosted or open-source environments.

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How much revenue is your team leaving on the table?

Most agencies run at 55-60% utilization. Even a small improvement means significant revenue. See what closing the gap looks like for your team.

Number of people who track billable time
$
Blended rate across roles (junior, senior, lead)
55%
Percentage of total hours that are billable. Industry average is 55-60%.
75%
A realistic target for service businesses is 70-80%.
Monthly revenue gap $0
Revenue at current utilization $0/mo
Revenue at target utilization $0/mo
Extra billable hours needed per person/day 0h
Annual revenue opportunity $0

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How this utilization rate calculator works

Utilization is the share of paid working hours that are actually billable, and small gaps add up fast.

  • Utilization rate = billable hours ÷ available hours.
  • Revenue = team size × hours per week × utilization × billing rate.
  • Revenue gap = revenue at your target utilization − revenue at your current rate.

The annual opportunity is that monthly gap carried across the year.

Discover Harvest's Capabilities

Explore how Harvest's time tracking features support small businesses, though it's not self-hosted or open-source.

Screenshot of Harvest's time tracking interface for self-hosted solutions.

Open Source Time Tracking Self Hosted FAQs

  • To install a self-hosted time tracking tool, first assess hardware and software requirements, such as 2 CPU cores and 4GB of RAM. Use Docker for simplified deployment. Follow installation guides to configure the server, database, and application settings.

  • Self-hosted time tracking offers complete data control, enhanced privacy, and the ability to customize features. It also ensures compliance with security regulations and minimizes external data breach risks.

  • Small teams should seek time tracking software with diverse time entry methods, robust project and client management, customizable reporting, and integration capabilities. These features ensure effective time management and project tracking.

  • For self-hosted time tracking, a basic setup requires 2 CPU cores, 4GB of RAM, and 50GB of HDD. For larger teams, consider 4+ CPU cores, 8GB+ of RAM, and 100GB+ of SSD storage to handle more concurrent users and data.

  • Self-hosted solutions handle data security through encryption for data in transit and at rest, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Regular updates and audit trails further enhance security.

  • Yes, many self-hosted time tracking tools allow data migration from existing systems. This typically involves exporting data from the old system in a compatible format and importing it into the new setup.

  • Many self-hosted time tracking tools offer APIs for integration with other organizational tools such as project management platforms, payroll systems, or code repositories, facilitating seamless workflow across different applications.

  • Open-source time tracking software often offers community support through forums and documentation. Some projects also provide paid support options for more personalized assistance and advanced troubleshooting.