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Clockify alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Clockify: many tiers make plan choice confusing, and free plan is capped at a small team. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Clockify, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Toggl Track currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Toggl Track logoToggl TrackFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +44 of 466.5
2TimeCamp logoTimeCampFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +44 of 462.6
3Jibble logoJibbleFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +33 of 359.6
4Harvest logoHarvestFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 457.2
5Kimai logoKimaiOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 455.3
  1. Toggl Track logo

    1. Toggl TrackTop pick

    Best for: Freelancers and small teams who want an easy timer and clear billable-hours reports

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Clockify

    A more polished timer experience and reports, at a higher per-user price.

    Pros

    • Very easy start-stop timer on every platform
    • Browser extension adds timers inside many web apps
    • Clear, flexible reports

    Cons

    • Free plan limited to a few users
    • Billable rates and estimates need a paid plan
    • Per-user pricing adds up for larger teams
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Toggl Track a good Clockify alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 3 users
    Checked Oct 25, 2026toggl.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starter price
    $9 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026toggl.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium price
    $16 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026toggl.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026toggl.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. TimeCamp logo

    2. TimeCamp

    Best for: Price-sensitive teams that want automatic tracking and billing without a big bill

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Clockify

    Similarly cheap, with automatic tracking and a free plan.

    Pros

    • Free plan with unlimited users and projects
    • Automatic tracking with keyword rules
    • Low per-user paid plans

    Cons

    • Interface feels cluttered
    • AI suggestions are billed separately by usage
    • Reports less polished than Toggl or Harvest
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is TimeCamp a good Clockify alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, free forever
    Checked Oct 25, 2026timecamp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starter price
    $3.99 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026timecamp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Unlimited users
    On all plans
    Checked Oct 25, 2026timecamp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI tracker cost
    About $6 per user/month in tokens
    Checked Oct 25, 2026timecamp.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Jibble logo

    3. Jibble

    Best for: Hourly and field teams that need free clock-in, attendance and payroll-ready timesheets

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Clockify

    Free for unlimited users if attendance and clock-in are your main need.

    Pros

    • Free plan with unlimited users
    • Kiosk, GPS and face-recognition clock-in options
    • Overtime and break calculations for payroll

    Cons

    • Project billing and invoicing are basic
    • Location and face checks may concern employees
    • Advanced reporting requires paid tiers
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Jibble a good Clockify alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, unlimited users
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jibble.io(opens source in a new tab)
    GPS tracking
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jibble.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Browser extension
    Chrome time tracker
    Checked Oct 25, 2026jibble.io(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Harvest logo

    4. Harvest

    Best for: Agencies and consultants who bill clients for hours and want invoices from the same tool

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Clockify

    Simpler plans with invoicing built in, popular with agencies.

    Pros

    • Time, expenses and invoicing in one place
    • Budget and capacity reports for project managers
    • Large set of integrations with timer buttons

    Cons

    • Free plan covers only one seat and two projects
    • No automatic activity tracking
    • Higher per-seat price than budget trackers
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Harvest a good Clockify alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 1 seat and 2 projects
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getharvest.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Teams price
    $9 per seat/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getharvest.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getharvest.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Invoicing
    Included, even on Free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getharvest.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Kimai logo

    5. Kimai

    Best for: Teams that want to own their time data on their own server, or in EU hosting

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Clockify

    Open-source and self-hostable, so there are no per-seat fees when you run it yourself.

    Pros

    • Free and open source under the AGPL
    • Invoicing, budgets and multi-user roles included
    • Cheap EU-hosted cloud option

    Cons

    • Interface is functional rather than polished
    • Self-hosting means maintaining the server
    • Some features come as plugins
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Kimai a good Clockify alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    AGPL 3
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kimai.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud price
    From €2.99 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kimai.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days on Cloud
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kimai.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    Germany
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kimai.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best Clockify alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Toggl Track logo

Best Clockify alternative for most people

Toggl Track

A more polished timer experience and reports, at a higher per-user price.

Kimai logo

Best Clockify alternative for a free option

Kimai

Open-source and self-hostable, so there are no per-seat fees when you run it yourself.

TimeCamp logo

Best Clockify alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

TimeCamp

Similarly cheap, with automatic tracking and a free plan.

Kimai logo

Best Clockify alternative for open source

Kimai

Open-source and self-hostable, so there are no per-seat fees when you run it yourself.

Kimai logo

Best Clockify alternative for self-hosting

Kimai

Open-source and self-hostable, so there are no per-seat fees when you run it yourself.

Jibble logo

Best Clockify alternative for Mac

Jibble

Free for unlimited users if attendance and clock-in are your main need.

Harvest logo

Best Clockify alternative for Windows

Harvest

Simpler plans with invoicing built in, popular with agencies.

Toggl Track logo

Best Clockify alternative for Linux

Toggl Track

A more polished timer experience and reports, at a higher per-user price.

Toggl Track logo

Best Clockify alternative for iPhone and Android

Toggl Track

A more polished timer experience and reports, at a higher per-user price.

Toggl Track logo

Best Clockify alternative for working in the browser

Toggl Track

A more polished timer experience and reports, at a higher per-user price.

Clockify alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Clockify?

Toggl Track ranks first right now. A more polished timer experience and reports, at a higher per-user price. TimeCamp and Jibble follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Clockify?

Yes. Toggl Track (free plan + paid), TimeCamp (free plan + paid), Jibble (free plan + paid) and Harvest (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Clockify?

Yes: Kimai. Kimai can also be self-hosted.

Which Clockify alternatives work on Linux?

Toggl Track and TimeCamp run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Clockify?

The complaints we hear most: many tiers make plan choice confusing; free plan is capped at a small team; screenshots and GPS feel intrusive to some employees.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Clockify, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.