Clockify review
Clockify's free plan has no user limit and no time entry limit, making it the strongest free time tracker available, but the reporting and invoicing features that make it truly useful require a paid plan from $3.99 per user per month.
The short answer
Report outdated infoClockify is a free time tracking tool (a tool that records how long you spend on each task and project) with no user limit and no time entry limit on the free plan. It is the strongest free competitor to Toggl Track for solo founders and small teams.
Reviewed by the Aheri Systems team for small businesses and growing teams.
- Starting price
- $0/month
- Free plan
- Yes
- Best for
- Teams of more than 5 people who need free time tracking for everyone
- Not ideal for
- Anyone needing invoicing on a free plan, use Wave or FreshBooks instead
- Setup
- No-code, 10 minutes
Our Verdict
Clockify is the best free time tracker for teams and the best Toggl Track alternative for anyone who needs more than 5 users on the free plan. Solo founders can choose either, but Clockify's free plan is more complete. Skip it if you already use Toggl Track and your workflow is set.
Aheri Systems team review
How Clockify scores
At a glance
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No-codePricing Access ⓘ Whether pricing is accessible for small and growing businesses. Considers free tier quality and entry-level plan value.
Free
Risk Reversal
Clockify's free plan has no time limit and no user limit. There is no risk in trying it. If it does not show you something useful in your first week of tracking, you have lost 10 minutes of setup time.
The Catch
Invoicing, billable rates, and time approval features all require a paid plan starting at $3.99 per user per month. The free plan gives you tracking and reports but not billing.
The Problem Clockify Solves
The Pain
You are guessing how long projects take, undercharging clients because you never tracked the real hours, and ending every week with no idea where the time went.
The Fix
Clockify records every hour across every project and generates a weekly breakdown so you can see exactly where your time is going and what each project actually costs you.
What is Clockify?
Clockify tracks your time across projects and clients, generates weekly reports showing where your hours went, and is free forever for unlimited users.
Pros and Cons
+ What We Love
- ✓ Free plan has no user limit, unlike Toggl Track which caps at 5
- ✓ No card required to start
- ✓ Works on web, desktop app, and mobile with automatic sync
- ✓ Browser extension lets you start a timer from inside any web tool
- ✓ Low data usage makes it accessible on slower connections
- ✓ Kiosk mode lets teams clock in from a shared tablet
- Watch Out For
- ! Invoicing requires a paid plan, even basic billing features are not free
- ! Interface is more complex than Toggl Track for first-time users
- ! Some reporting features that competitors include free require a paid upgrade
- ! Customer support response times are slower on the free plan
- ! No idle detection on the free plan, unlike Toggl Track
Top features
Unlimited free users
Unlike most time trackers, Clockify's free plan has no user limit. Your entire team can track time in one account at $0 per month.
Weekly time reports
A summary of every hour worked across every project and client, updated in real time. Filter by date, project, or team member.
Project and client tags
Assign every time entry to a project and client so your reports break down profitability by client automatically.
Browser extension
Start a timer from inside any web tool, including Trello, Asana, Notion, and Gmail, without switching tabs.
Calendar view
See your tracked time displayed as a visual calendar so you can spot gaps and patterns in your week at a glance.
What Can You Do With Clockify? (Examples)
A few ways growing businesses use Clockify. This is not an exhaustive list.
Clockify Pricing
$0/month
Unlimited users, unlimited time tracking, basic reports, project and client tags
$3.99/user/month
Invoicing, project templates, time approval, required fields
$5.49/user/month
Targets, reminders, bulk edit, overtime tracking
Who Is Clockify For?
Best For
- ✓Teams of more than 5 people who need free time tracking for everyone
- ✓Solo founders who want the strongest possible free reporting on time data
- ✓Freelancers who need to compare estimated vs actual project hours
Not Ideal For
- ✗Anyone needing invoicing on a free plan, use Wave or FreshBooks instead
- ✗Solo founders who want a simpler interface with fewer options, use Toggl Track instead
- ✗Businesses needing payroll integration, use Harvest instead
Clockify Integrations
Tools Clockify connects with, and what each connection actually does for your business.
Zapier
Trigger time entries from task completions in other tools
Trello
Start timers directly from Trello cards
Asana
Track time against Asana tasks from the browser extension
Notion
Track time from Notion pages using the browser extension
Jira
Log time against Jira tickets directly
Quick Facts
Alternatives to Clockify
Before You Sign Up
What the marketing page does not tell you.
Wins vs Loses
Estimated project hours and undercharging
Hidden Costs
Free: unlimited users, unlimited tracking, basic reports. Basic: $3.99/user/month for invoicing and time approval. Standard: $5.49/user/month.
Your Data
Data stored on GDPR-compliant EU servers. Data export available at any time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clockify really free forever? +
What is the difference between Clockify and Toggl Track? +
Can I use and pay for Clockify from any country? +
Can I invoice clients using Clockify? +
How do I start tracking time in Clockify? +
Can Clockify track time automatically without me starting a timer? +
Can I use Clockify for a team? +
How do I export my time data from Clockify? +
Does Clockify have a mobile app? +
What reports does Clockify generate on the free plan? +
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