TallyHo (Open Source Archive - 2020-2024)

This open-source version of TallyHo is no longer actively maintained. The project has evolved into a hosted Progressive Web App that's easier to use and always up-to-date.

What happened to the open source version?

After four years of development (2020-2024), I rebuilt TallyHo as a hosted Progressive Web App. Here's why:

No technical setup required - Start tracking time immediately without installing software or configuring databases

Always current - Automatic updates mean you never need to manually upgrade or migrate data

Works everywhere - Access from any device with a browser (desktop, mobile, tablet)

Better security - Hosted infrastructure with encrypted backups and proper authentication

Improved features - Faster development cycle means better tools for freelancers

Try the current version

TallyHo is now a free, hosted PWA:

• Free Forever Plan (5 clients, unlimited projects)
• Pro Plan ($5/month) for unlimited clients
• Install as a native-like app on any device
• Secure, encrypted, GDPR-compliant

Get started at tallyho.app

About this repository

This repo contains the original open-source version (2020-2024) that required self-hosting. While functional, it lacks many features from the current PWA:

• Zapier integration for automated workflows
• Smart time-gap detection
• Progressive Web App capabilities
• Mobile-optimised interface
• Advanced insights and analytics
• Professional timesheet generation

Historical context

The open-source version served as the MVP that validated TallyHo's approach to time tracking for freelancers. It proved that:

• Freelancers want simple, focused tools (not complex team platforms)
• A decent chunk of use freelncers prefer post-completion logging over timer-based or app-usage tracking
• Universal compatibility (copy-paste timesheets) beats fragile integrations

These insights shaped the current PWA, which delivers the same philosophy with a dramatically better user experience.

For developers

If you're interested in building your own time tracking tool, this codebase might provide useful insights, but I'd recommend starting fresh with modern tooling. The current TallyHo uses:

• SvelteKit 5
• TailwindCSS 4
• Progressive Web App architecture
• Cloudflare hosting

Check out the blog for technical insights and development philosophy.

Questions?

Need time tracking? Start using TallyHo PWA

Technical questions? Email me

Read the story: The 25-Year Journey to Building TallyHo

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Built by Steve Leggat, freelancing since 1996. Chur!