Clockify review (2026): features, pros and cons, and what to check before you buy
Low-cost time tracker with a generous free plan, timesheets, kiosk clock-in and invoicing, sold per seat.
Our take for buyers
Clockify is part of CAKE.com and is a good shortlist candidate for teams that want straightforward time tracking with timesheets, approvals, billable rates, kiosk clock-in via PIN or QR, break tracking and attendance reports. It lists 90+ integrations including QuickBooks, Trello, Asana and Jira. It is cheap enough that a pilot with real users carries little cost risk, and a free plan exists for first tests.
For buyers, the interesting point is that identity features are priced low. SSO, SCIM and audit log are Enterprise only, at $11.99 per seat annually. SOC 2 Type II and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 are listed. Reviewers complain about a cluttered interface, admin limits and reporting efficiency. The security page now lives on cake.com, so confirm which entity you contract with.
Pros
- Cheap with a generous free plan.
- Straightforward core tracking.
Cons
- Interface can feel cluttered.
- Admin limits and reporting efficiency.
- Free report range is only one month.
- Best for
- Budget-conscious teams that want unlimited free tracking.
- Starting price
- $3.99 per seat/month billed annually (Basic)
- G2 rating
- 4.5 (201 reviews)
What is Clockify?
Low-cost time tracker with a generous free plan, timesheets, kiosk clock-in and invoicing, sold per seat. Cost-conscious buyers get unlimited tracking at no charge, which makes it an easy pilot. Warehouse or shop managers can set up kiosk clock-in with PIN or QR codes and break tracking. Test the one-month report range on Free, and price the $11.99 Enterprise seat if SSO or SCIM is mandatory.
Category: Time Tracking Software
Clockify key features
| Criterion | What we found |
|---|---|
| Timers and timesheets | Timer, manual entry, weekly timesheets, calendar, timesheet approval, auto-tracker for apps and sites. |
| Billable rates and invoicing | Invoicing from tracked time; billable rates. |
| Project budgets and reporting | Project reports with rates and assignments; budget features not confirmed by the vendor. |
| Payroll and accounting integrations | QuickBooks listed; payroll integrations not confirmed by the vendor. |
| Attendance and compliance | Kiosk clock-in via PIN or QR, break tracking, attendance reports, time-off policies; overtime not confirmed by the vendor. |
| Mobile app and offline use | Desktop, mobile and browser apps; offline use not confirmed by the vendor. |
| Pricing model | Per seat; free plan; five paid tiers plus bundle. |
| Target company size | Freelancers to enterprise; Enterprise tier for larger orgs. |
Clockify plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | per seat/month | Unlimited tracking, reports limited to one-month range; up to 5 users per table, FAQ says invite 4 |
| Basic | $3.99 annual / $4.99 monthly | per seat/month | |
| Standard | $5.49 annual / $6.99 monthly | per seat/month | |
| Pro | $7.99 annual / $9.99 monthly | per seat/month | 7-day trial of Pro features, no card |
| Enterprise | $11.99 annual / $14.99 monthly | per seat/month | SSO, SCIM, audit log |
| CAKE.com Bundle | $12.99 annual / $15.99 monthly | per seat/month | Includes Enterprise Clockify |
Prices as published on clockify.me/pricing (USD shown). No minimum seat count stated; dedicated success rep requires 30 to 120 seats depending on plan.
Who should shortlist Clockify
A strong fit for
- Budget-conscious teams that want unlimited free tracking.
- Teams needing kiosk clock-in with break tracking.
- Companies wanting SSO, SCIM and audit logs at a low per-seat price (Enterprise $11.99)
A weak fit for
- Teams that need deep report history on the free plan (one-month range)
- Buyers wanting polished UX; some reviewers find the interface cluttered.
Clockify alternatives
Toggl TrackSmall teams and freelancers that want quick timers and clean reports.
HarvestAgencies and consultancies that bill clients by the hour from tracked time.
HubstaffRemote and distributed teams that pay contractors across countries (Gusto, Deel, Wise, PayPal listed)
EverhourSmall agencies and project teams that track time inside Asana, Trello, Jira or similar tools.
TimeCampSmall teams that want a free plan with unlimited users and projects.
ConnecteamFrontline and deskless teams needing scheduling, forms and chat in one mobile app.
Security, admin and compliance
Published: SOC 2 Type II and ISO/IEC 27001:2022, plus SSO, SCIM and audit logs on Enterprise only. Support is listed as 24/7 email, chat and phone on every plan, with a dedicated success rep at 30 to 120 seats. Not published: data residency and a DPA. The product sits within CAKE.com, whose security page moved to cake.com, so ask which legal entity signs the contract. Plans can be monthly or annual.
- SAML SSO
- Enterprise only.
- SCIM provisioning
- Enterprise only.
- Audit logs
- Enterprise only.
- Certifications
- SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001:2022.
Contract and buying terms
- Contract
- Monthly plans available; 7-day Pro trial, no credit card.
- Support
- 24/7 email, chat and phone on every plan per comparison table; dedicated success rep above seat thresholds.
- Starting price
- $3.99 per seat/month billed annually (Basic)
- Pricing model
- Per user.
- Free plan or trial
- Free plan, Free trial.
What to test in a Clockify demo or trial
Test the workflows you will actually use. Run the timer, manual entry and weekly timesheet approval with a small group, then try the auto-tracker for apps and sites. If you need attendance, set up the kiosk with PIN or QR and check break tracking and reports. Generate an invoice from tracked time. Probe reporting speed and admin limits, since both draw complaints, and confirm the integrations you rely on, as payroll integrations and project budgets are not detailed by the vendor. Check the cluttered interface with non-technical staff.
Questions to ask Clockify before you sign
These are the points Clockify's public pages leave open. Get the answers in writing before procurement signs off.
- Where is our data stored, and can we choose the region?
- Can we sign your standard DPA without changes?
- What will the price be at renewal, and is the increase capped?
Things to know before a demo
- SSO, SCIM and audit log are all Enterprise only, at $11.99 per seat annually.
- 24/7 email, chat and phone support is listed on every plan including Free.
- Free plan limit is inconsistent: table says 5 users, FAQ says invite 4.
- Now part of CAKE.com, which also sells a bundle of its apps.
- Dedicated success rep needs 30 to 120 seats depending on plan.
Head-to-head comparisons
Clockify FAQ
What is Clockify used for?
Cost-conscious buyers get unlimited tracking at no charge, which makes it an easy pilot. Warehouse or shop managers can set up kiosk clock-in with PIN or QR codes and break tracking. Test the one-month report range on Free, and price the $11.99 Enterprise seat if SSO or SCIM is mandatory. It suits budget-conscious teams that want unlimited free tracking.
Does Clockify support SSO and SCIM?
Yes, both are on the Enterprise plan only, at $11.99 per seat per month billed annually. Audit logs are also Enterprise only.
What security certifications does Clockify list?
SOC 2 Type II and ISO/IEC 27001:2022. A DPA and data residency are not published.
Does Clockify support kiosk clock-in?
Yes. Kiosk clock-in works via PIN or QR, with break tracking and attendance reports. Clockify does not describe overtime handling.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from Clockify's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.