Question 1

Is OpenJornada really open source?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OpenJornada is distributed under the AGPL-3.0 license and its code is published at github.com/openjornada.

Question 2

Can I install OpenJornada myself?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The self-hosted version is free (€0); it deploys with Docker or Kubernetes and comes with installation documentation. You download the code, install it on your infrastructure, and customize it freely.

Question 3

What if I don't have the time or technical skills? Can you do it for me?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are two options: a one-time installation for a €500 flat fee on your own infrastructure, or the OpenJornada Cloud plan for €990/year, fully managed (hosting, backups, SSL and updates included).

Question 4

What does the €990/year plan (OpenJornada Cloud) include?

Accepted Answer

A dedicated, isolated instance; up to 200 employees (200+: custom pricing); unlimited record storage; CSV/Excel/PDF export; monthly reports per employee and company; digital signature of monthly records; Labor Inspectorate access; configurable breaks; schedule change requests; multi-administrator; email support; daily backups; SSL; automatic updates; and SMS reminders for missed clock-outs. Includes a 60-day guarantee, instant activation and annual billing + VAT.

Question 5

What's the difference between Self-Hosted and Cloud?

Accepted Answer

Self-hosted is free, runs on your own server, and you manage it. Cloud costs €990/year, is fully managed by us, and requires no technical team.

Question 6

Is it an open source alternative to Kimai?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and it's the only one with native Spanish legal compliance: Kimai needs additional plugins to cover legal export and digital signatures.

Question 7

Does it comply with the 2026 time tracking law / RD-Ley 8/2019?

Accepted Answer

Yes: records are tamper-proof, with change traceability, digital signatures, 4-year retention, and access enabled for the Labor Inspectorate.

Question 8

Where is the data stored?

Accepted Answer

On your own server if you choose self-hosted, or on a dedicated, isolated instance if you choose Cloud. Data is never shared with third parties, and processing complies with GDPR.

Question 9

How many employees does it support?

Accepted Answer

On Cloud, up to 200 employees (beyond that, custom pricing). On self-hosted, there's no technical limit.

Question 10

Do I need technical knowledge?

Accepted Answer

For self-hosted, yes (or you can hire the €500 installation service). For Cloud, no: it's a turnkey solution.

Question 11

Does it include reminders for workers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, automatic SMS reminders when a worker forgets to clock out.

Question 12

Can I migrate from another tool?

Accepted Answer

Yes, via CSV import or the REST API. Migration services are also available.

Question 13

Is there a minimum contract length?

Accepted Answer

Billing is annual, with a 60-day guarantee and no forced commitment beyond the contracted period.

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