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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
1Kimai logoKimaiOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 455.3
  1. Kimai logo

    1. KimaiTop pick

    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
    Visit Kimai Details and reviews
    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.