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10 Best Clockify Alternatives (2026): Time Tracking Tools Compared

Clockify is the most generous free time tracker on the market. Unlimited users, unlimited projects, core tracking features including timers, timesheets, and even billable rates — all without paying a cent. Clockify earns a 4.5/5 on G2 (198 reviews) and an impressive 4.8/5 on Capterra (9,233 reviews), reflecting a massive user base that values its free tier. For teams that just need basic time tracking, Clockify is hard to argue against.

But Clockify’s paid tiers reveal the compromises behind that free plan. GPS tracking and screenshots — features that competitors like TimeCamp include on free or low-cost plans — are locked behind Clockify’s Pro plan at $7.99/seat/month. Invoicing requires the Standard plan at $5.49/seat/month. SSO and audit logs are Enterprise-only at $11.99/seat/month. And there is a strict no-refund policy: if you upgrade and the paid features disappoint, your only recourse is a 7-day free trial you should have used first.

Mobile app quality is another common pain point. While Clockify’s iOS app rates well at 4.6/5, users report persistent bugs, sync issues between devices, and disconnections that undermine the core promise of reliable time tracking. The gap between Clockify’s desktop and mobile experience frustrates teams with field workers or remote employees.

If you are hitting these ceilings — paid feature lockouts, no-refund policies, mobile reliability, or simply wanting a different approach to time tracking — here are 10 alternatives we researched and compared on pricing, free plans, monitoring capabilities, invoicing, and integrations. (For a detailed assessment of Clockify itself, see our Clockify review.)


Quick Pick: Which Alternative Is Right for You?

Your SituationOur PickWhy
Want simple tracking without surveillanceToggl TrackAnti-surveillance policy, cleanest UX in the category
Need invoicing from tracked timeHarvestBest-in-class invoicing with Stripe/PayPal payment collection
Want the cheapest paid planTimeCampStarter at $2.99/user/month with AI auto-tracking
Need GPS and employee monitoringHubstaffScreenshots + GPS + geofencing + payroll from $4.99/seat/month
Want the deepest monitoring suiteTime DoctorSilent mode + jiggler detection + video recording
Already use Asana, Jira, or TrelloEverhourEmbeds time tracking directly inside your PM tool
Need PM + time tracking in one toolMonday.comFull project management with built-in time tracking
Want a free all-in-one workspaceClickUpFree plan with time tracking, tasks, docs, and goals

At-a-Glance Comparison

ToolBest ForStarting Price (Annual)Free PlanMonitoringG2 Rating
Toggl TrackSimplicity, anti-surveillance$9/user/moYes (5 users)None (by policy)4.6/5 (1,586)
HarvestInvoicing-first workflows$9/seat/moYes (1 user, 2 projects)None4.3/5 (832)
TimeCampCheapest paid + AI tracking$2.99/user/moYes (unlimited users)Auto app/web tracking, screenshots (Ultimate)4.7/5 (354)
HubstaffEmployee monitoring + GPS$4.99/seat/moNo (14-day trial)Screenshots, activity rates, GPS4.4/5 (2,193)
Time DoctorComprehensive monitoring$6.67/user/moNo (14-day trial)Screenshots, silent mode, jiggler detection4.4/5 (476)
EverhourPM tool integration$8.50/seat/mo (5 min)Yes (5 users, no integrations)Optional screenshots4.7/5 (179)
Monday.comCombined PM + time tracking$12/seat/moYes (2 users)None4.7/5 (14,900+)
ClickUpFree all-in-one workspace$7/user/moYes (unlimited users)None4.7/5 (10,000+)
NotionTeams already in Notion$10/seat/moYes (unlimited, 1 guest)None4.6/5 (10,700+)
PaymoFreelancers + small agencies$5.90/user/moYes (1 user)None4.7/5 (477)

For reference, Clockify’s cheapest paid plan is $3.99/seat/month (Basic, annual). Its free plan supports unlimited users and projects. GPS and screenshots require the Pro plan at $7.99/seat/month. Clockify’s G2 rating is 4.5/5 (198 reviews).


1. Toggl Track — Best for Simplicity and Anti-Surveillance Teams

Best for: Teams that want clean, honest time tracking without any employee monitoring

Starting price: $9/user/month (Starter, annual billing); $10/user/month billed monthly

Toggl Track takes the opposite approach from Clockify’s paid tiers. Where Clockify adds screenshots, GPS, and monitoring as you move up plans, Toggl Track has an explicit anti-surveillance policy: no screenshots, no camera tracking, no GPS, no keystroke logging — on any plan, at any price. For teams where trust matters more than oversight, that policy is the selling point. For a detailed comparison, see our Toggl Track vs Clockify breakdown.

The free plan supports up to 5 users with basic time tracking, calendar integrations (Google and Outlook), and 30+ hours of tracked time history. The main limitations: no billable rates, no projects or tasks, and no timesheet approvals. The Starter plan at $9/user/month unlocks projects, billable rates, project estimates, and client management. Premium at $18/user/month adds profitability analysis, timesheet approvals, scheduled reports, Jira and Salesforce sync, and SSO.

Toggl Track’s browser extension works across 100+ tools and its desktop app offers auto-tracking on Premium — but this data is private to the user by default, not visible to managers. The mobile apps are well-rated (iOS 4.8/5, Android 4.6/5), significantly better than Clockify’s mobile experience.

The biggest gap: no invoicing. Toggl Track cannot generate invoices natively. You need QuickBooks integration on Premium or an external tool. If invoicing from tracked time is important, Harvest or Clockify Standard are better choices.

Key advantages over Clockify:

Where Clockify still wins:


2. Harvest — Best for Invoicing-First Workflows

Best for: Freelancers and agencies that need to track time and bill clients from one platform

Starting price: $9/seat/month (Teams, annual billing); $11/seat/month billed monthly

Harvest is the best invoicing tool on this list, and it is not close. While Clockify’s invoicing (Standard plan, $5.49/seat/month) generates PDF invoices, Harvest lets you auto-generate invoices from tracked time and expenses, collect payments directly via Stripe and PayPal, sync with QuickBooks and Xero, and set up recurring invoices — all on the Teams plan. For a detailed comparison, see our Clockify vs Harvest breakdown.

The free plan is limited to 1 user and 2 projects — far more restrictive than Clockify’s unlimited free tier. But the Teams plan at $9/seat/month includes everything: unlimited users, unlimited projects, expense tracking with receipt uploads, project budgets with real-time alerts, team capacity reports, and all 67 integrations (Asana, Jira, ClickUp, Monday, Trello, Slack, GitHub, and more).

Where Harvest falls short is monitoring and automation. There is no auto-tracking, no screenshots, no GPS, no activity monitoring. Time entry is manual: you start a timer or type in hours after the fact. For teams that need passive tracking or employee oversight, Harvest is not the right tool.

The Android app is a weak spot at 3.0/5 — significantly below Clockify’s mobile ratings. iOS fares better at 4.5/5. And at $9/seat/month with no usable free tier, Harvest is more expensive than Clockify for teams that do not need invoicing.

Key advantages over Clockify:

Where Clockify still wins:


3. TimeCamp — Best for Cheapest Paid Plan + AI Auto-Tracking

Best for: Budget-conscious teams that want automatic time tracking without manual entry

Starting price: $2.99/user/month (Starter, annual billing); $3.99/user/month billed monthly

TimeCamp is the cheapest paid time tracker in this comparison — Starter at $2.99/user/month beats even Clockify Basic at $3.99/seat/month. But the real differentiator is AI-powered automatic tracking. TimeCamp’s desktop app monitors which applications, websites, and documents you use and automatically categorizes time entries. The AI Time Tracker feature is available on all plans including free. For a detailed comparison, see our TimeCamp vs Clockify breakdown.

The free plan matches Clockify’s generosity: unlimited users, unlimited projects, GPS tracking (which Clockify locks behind Pro at $7.99), AI auto-tracking, idle time detection, a browser plugin for 80+ tools, and 10+ basic reports. The main free plan limitations are no attendance tracking, no invoicing, no integration sync, and PDF-only exports.

Starter at $2.99/user/month adds attendance, time off and overtime tracking, and invoicing. Premium at $4.49/user/month adds billable time, project budgets, app and website monitoring, and one integration sync. Ultimate at $5.99/user/month unlocks screenshots, billing rates, expenses, timesheet approvals, SSO, and unlimited integrations.

There is one notable quirk: invoicing is available on Starter and Ultimate but not on Premium. If you upgrade from Starter to Premium for budget tracking, you lose invoicing. This counter-intuitive plan structure catches users off guard.

Key advantages over Clockify:

Where Clockify still wins:


4. Hubstaff — Best for Employee Monitoring + GPS

Best for: Remote teams and field service companies that need screenshots, activity tracking, and location monitoring

Starting price: $4.99/seat/month (Starter, annual billing); $7/seat/month billed monthly; 2-seat minimum

Hubstaff is the tool you pick when you need to know what your team is doing, where they are, and how productive they are — with receipts. Screenshots capture employee screens at random intervals (1-3 times per 10 minutes), activity monitoring tracks keyboard and mouse usage as a percentage, and GPS geofencing auto-clocks employees in and out at job sites. For a detailed comparison, see our Clockify vs Hubstaff breakdown.

Clockify offers screenshots and GPS too, but only on its Pro plan at $7.99/seat/month. Hubstaff’s Starter plan at $4.99/seat/month already includes 500 screenshots per seat per month and app/URL tracking (also 500 per seat). The Grow plan at $7.50/seat/month bumps those to 1,500 each and adds expense tracking. Team at $10/seat/month unlocks unlimited screenshots, scheduling, timesheet approvals, and GPS geofencing.

The add-on pricing can escalate quickly. Full monitoring capabilities — GPS ($3.33/seat), Insights AI ($2.50/seat), more screenshots ($2.50/seat), and silent app ($2.50/seat) — can push costs to $15-20+/seat on top of the base plan. But unlike Clockify, Hubstaff also includes payroll via PayPal, Wise, Payoneer, and Gusto on Team+.

No free plan is the biggest drawback. Clockify’s free unlimited plan versus Hubstaff’s 14-day trial means small teams that cannot justify monitoring costs have no entry point.

Key advantages over Clockify:

Where Clockify still wins:


5. Time Doctor — Best for Comprehensive Monitoring Suite

Best for: Organizations that need the deepest level of employee monitoring and productivity analysis

Starting price: $6.67/user/month (Basic, annual billing); $8/user/month billed monthly

Time Doctor is the most comprehensive monitoring tool in the time tracking space. Beyond standard screenshots (every 3-30 minutes, configurable), it offers video screen recording, mouse jiggler and clicker detection via AI, web and app usage tracking with productivity ratings, and a controversial silent mode that can run completely hidden from employees. No other tool on this list — including Clockify — matches this depth of oversight.

The Basic plan at $6.67/user/month includes time tracking, screenshots, offline tracking, and project management. Standard at $11.67/user/month adds scheduling, payroll, web and app usage reports, 60+ integrations, and real-time notifications. Premium at $16.70/user/month unlocks AI benchmarks, mouse jiggler detection, video recording, SSO, and the open API.

The trade-offs are significant. Mobile apps are the worst in this category: iOS at 1.9/5 (from just 8 reviews) and Android estimated around 2.1/5. Data retention on Basic is only 3 months. Enterprise features like SSO cost $200/account/month as an add-on on lower plans. And silent mode — while legally permitted in some jurisdictions — creates serious trust and GDPR compliance risks.

Key advantages over Clockify:

Where Clockify still wins:


6. Everhour — Best for PM Tool Integration

Best for: Teams that use Asana, Jira, Monday.com, or Trello and want time tracking embedded directly in their PM tool

Starting price: $8.50/seat/month (Team, annual billing); $10/seat/month billed monthly; 5-seat minimum

Everhour’s core pitch is different from every other tool on this list: it does not try to replace your existing workflow. Instead, it embeds time tracking controls directly inside your project management tool — whether that is Asana, Jira, ClickUp, Monday.com, Trello, Notion, Linear, GitHub, Wrike, or GitLab. Your team tracks time without switching apps, and projects and tasks auto-sync from the PM tool.

This is something Clockify cannot replicate. Clockify integrates with PM tools via browser extension, but Everhour’s native embeds are deeper — adding timer buttons, time estimates, and budget tracking directly to task cards inside the PM interface. For teams that already have a PM tool and just need time tracking layered on top, Everhour removes the friction that causes tracking compliance to drop.

The free plan supports 5 users with time tracking, projects, and reports — but no integrations. The core value proposition is entirely behind the paywall. The Team plan at $8.50/seat/month (5-seat minimum, so $42.50/month minimum) unlocks all integrations, invoicing with QuickBooks/Xero/FreshBooks sync, project budgets, resource planning, expense tracking, and optional screenshots.

The 5-seat minimum is the biggest barrier. A 3-person team pays for 5 seats ($42.50/month), making the effective per-person cost $14.17 — not $8.50. For small teams, Clockify or TimeCamp offer better value.

Key advantages over Clockify:

Where Clockify still wins:


7. Monday.com — Best for Combined PM + Time Tracking

Best for: Teams that want project management and time tracking in a single platform

Starting price: $12/seat/month (Standard, annual billing); 3-seat minimum

Monday.com is not a time tracking tool — it is a full project management platform that includes time tracking as a built-in feature. If your team already manages projects in Monday.com or is evaluating PM tools alongside time tracking, combining both eliminates the need for a separate tool like Clockify.

Time tracking is available as a column on any board starting from the Standard plan at $12/seat/month. You click a timer to start tracking against a specific task, and the time data feeds into Monday’s dashboards, automations, and reporting. The Standard plan includes 250 automations per month, integrations, and a timeline/Gantt view. Pro at $19/seat/month adds time tracking views, formula columns, and 25,000 automations per month.

The trade-off is clear: Monday.com costs more than dedicated time trackers and lacks specialized features like GPS, screenshots, invoicing from tracked time, or detailed activity monitoring. Its time tracking is functional but basic — start/stop timers and manual entries, no auto-tracking or idle detection. For teams that need time tracking as part of broader project management, Monday.com delivers. For teams that need time tracking as the primary capability, a dedicated tool is the better choice.

Key advantages over Clockify:

Where Clockify still wins:


8. ClickUp — Best Free All-in-One with Time Tracking

Best for: Teams that want time tracking, task management, docs, and goals in one free platform

Starting price: $7/user/month (Unlimited, annual billing)

ClickUp includes a built-in time tracker on its free plan — for unlimited users, with no time limit. You can start and stop timers directly on tasks, add manual time entries, view tracked time in timesheets, and run basic time reports. For teams that want basic time tracking alongside task management, docs, whiteboards, and goals, ClickUp’s free plan offers more total functionality than any dedicated time tracker including Clockify.

The Unlimited plan at $7/user/month adds 1,000 automations per month, integrations, custom fields, and goals. Business at $12/user/month adds 5,000 automations, time estimates, workload management, and advanced reporting. Time tracking is available across all plans.

The limitation is depth. ClickUp’s time tracker is basic compared to Clockify: no auto-tracking, no screenshots, no GPS, no kiosk mode, no invoicing from tracked time. If time tracking is your primary need, ClickUp’s tracker is a nice-to-have inside a PM tool, not a replacement for a dedicated time tracker. But if you need both PM and basic time tracking and want to avoid paying for two tools, ClickUp is the most cost-effective option.

Key advantages over Clockify:

Where Clockify still wins:


9. Notion — Best for Teams Already Using Notion

Best for: Teams that want to track time within their existing Notion workspace using templates or integrations

Starting price: $10/seat/month (Plus, annual billing)

Notion does not have a native time tracker. But it does have databases, formulas, and an API — and a large ecosystem of time tracking templates and integrations that make it functional for basic tracking. If your team already lives in Notion for project management, documentation, and knowledge bases, adding time tracking via a template or integration like Everhour, Toggl Track, or Clockify’s own Notion integration avoids introducing yet another tool.

The Plus plan at $10/seat/month (or $12/seat/month billed monthly) supports unlimited blocks, file uploads, and 100 guests. The free plan supports unlimited users but limits blocks for teams and allows only 1 guest. Notion’s built-in formulas and relations let you create time tracking databases with calculated fields for hours, rates, and project totals — but this requires manual data entry.

The honest assessment: Notion as a time tracker is a workaround, not a solution. There are no timers, no auto-tracking, no screenshots, no GPS, no invoicing, and no built-in reports optimized for time data. It works for teams that already use Notion and have simple time tracking needs, but for anything beyond basic hour logging, a dedicated tool like Clockify, Toggl Track, or TimeCamp is the right choice.

Key advantages over Clockify:

Where Clockify still wins:


10. Paymo — Best for Freelancers and Small Agencies

Best for: Freelancers and small agencies that need time tracking, invoicing, and basic project management in one tool

Starting price: $5.90/user/month (Starter, annual billing)

Paymo combines time tracking, project management, and invoicing in a single platform designed for freelancers and small teams. Unlike Clockify, which focuses purely on time tracking, Paymo includes Kanban boards, Gantt charts, task management, and client invoicing alongside its time tracker — making it a mini-agency tool rather than a standalone tracker.

The free plan supports 1 user with time tracking, 3 active projects, and basic invoicing. Starter at $5.90/user/month adds unlimited projects, time reports, project templates, and expense tracking. Small Office at $10.90/user/month adds Gantt charts, resource scheduling, and advanced invoicing with recurring invoices and online payments.

Paymo includes automatic time tracking via a desktop widget that detects applications and websites, similar to TimeCamp’s approach. The auto-tracker is available on paid plans. Invoicing supports PayPal and Stripe payment collection, putting Paymo closer to Harvest’s invoicing depth than Clockify’s basic PDF generation.

The main limitations are scale and ecosystem. Paymo has fewer integrations than Clockify, a smaller user community, and is primarily designed for teams under 20 people. For larger organizations, a dedicated time tracker paired with existing PM tools is likely a better fit.

Key advantages over Clockify:

Where Clockify still wins:


Who Should Stay with Clockify

Clockify is not perfect, but it genuinely excels in specific scenarios. You should probably stick with Clockify if:

For a broader comparison of all the platforms in this space, see our best time tracking tools for freelancers and best time tracking for remote teams guides.

The alternatives on this list each solve a specific problem better than Clockify: Toggl Track for anti-surveillance simplicity, Harvest for invoicing, TimeCamp for budget-friendly AI tracking, Hubstaff for GPS monitoring, Time Doctor for deep oversight, and Everhour for PM tool integration. Pick the one that addresses your biggest pain point, and you will likely be happier for it.



Last updated: March 2026. We regularly update this content — if something has changed, let us know.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best free Clockify alternative?

TimeCamp offers a permanent free plan with unlimited users, AI auto-tracking, and GPS — matching Clockify's unlimited free tier while adding automatic time detection. Toggl Track Free supports up to 5 users with a cleaner interface but lacks projects and billable rates. For teams that need project management alongside time tracking, ClickUp includes a built-in timer on its free plan for unlimited users.

Which Clockify alternative is best for employee monitoring?

Hubstaff and Time Doctor are the strongest monitoring options. Hubstaff offers screenshots, activity rates, and GPS geofencing starting at $4.99/seat/month. Time Doctor goes further with silent mode, mouse jiggler detection, and video screen recording, starting at $6.67/user/month. Clockify only offers screenshots and GPS on its Pro plan at $7.99/seat/month.

What is the cheapest paid Clockify alternative?

TimeCamp Starter at $2.99/user/month (annual) is the cheapest paid option, beating even Clockify Basic at $3.99/seat/month. It includes attendance tracking and time off management. For monitoring features comparable to Clockify Pro, Hubstaff Starter at $4.99/seat/month includes screenshots and activity tracking.

Which Clockify alternative has the best invoicing?

Harvest is the strongest invoicing option with native PayPal and Stripe payment collection, QuickBooks and Xero sync, and automatic invoice generation from tracked time — all on its $9/seat/month Teams plan. Clockify requires the Standard plan at $5.49/seat/month for basic invoicing but lacks direct payment collection. Everhour also offers invoicing with QuickBooks, Xero, and FreshBooks sync on its Team plan.

Can I migrate my data from Clockify to another time tracking tool?

Most Clockify alternatives support data import via CSV. Clockify lets you export time entries, projects, clients, and team data as CSV or Excel files from the Reports section. Toggl Track, Harvest, TimeCamp, and Hubstaff all accept CSV imports for time entries and projects. For large datasets, tools like Zapier can automate ongoing migration. Plan for 1-2 hours for a small team and up to a day for organizations with thousands of entries.

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