Systems18 of 18
Tracking12 of 12
Billing23 of 23
Reports and links13 of 14
Security8 of 11
Price22 of 22
time tracking tool · CAKE.com
Clockify
Time tracker with a free plan for up to 5 users and paid plans from $3.99 a user a month.
In short
- The free plan allows 5 active users, including the owner; paid plans start at $3.99 per user a month billed yearly1,8.
- Invoicing and timesheet approval start at Standard ($5.49); budget alerts and scheduled reports start at Pro ($7.99)1,7.
- Apps cover Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and the web, with extensions for Chrome, Firefox and Edge2.
- CAKE.com names a SOC 2 Type II report and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification4.
- Single sign-on over SAML2 is an Enterprise feature at $11.99 per user a month billed yearly1,9.
Clockify suits small teams that want a free plan for five people and a low paid price1,8. It covers every system we count, and the security paperwork is named2,4. The catch: the free plan cannot set billable rates or export CSV, and invoicing waits until Standard7,8.
Best for: Small teams that want a free plan and a low paid price.
Where the points come from
Systems 18 of 18 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Apps | Windows app, macOS app, Linux app, iOS app, Android app, Web appThe apps page lists desktop downloads for Windows, Mac and Linux, iOS and Android apps, and a web app link2. | 12 / 12 |
| Browser extension | YesExtensions are listed for Chrome, Firefox and Edge on the apps page2. | 3 / 3 |
| Tracks time offline | YesPricing page: track time offline on mobile or desktop. The Windows app help article says offline entries sync once you are back online1,12. | 3 / 3 |
Tracking 12 of 12 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Idle detection | YesA notification asks you to discard or keep idle time; available in Windows and Mac desktop apps and the Chrome and Firefox extension5. | 7 / 7 |
| Automatic activity log | YesThe auto tracker records application names and document or window titles; the pricing table shows it on every plan6,1. | 5 / 5 |
Billing 23 of 23 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Timesheet approval | YesTimesheet approval is listed from the Standard plan1. | 6 / 6 |
| Invoices from tracked time | YesInvoices from tracked time need Standard, Pro or Enterprise7. | 8 / 8 |
| Billable rates | YesBillable rates are listed from Basic; the Free plan cannot set hourly rates1,8. | 6 / 6 |
| Project budgets and alerts | YesBudget alerts are listed from Pro; the project budget help article says you get alerts when about to go over budget1,11. | 3 / 3 |
Reports and links 13 of 14 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Report export formats | CSV, Excel, PDFFree reports export PDF only; CSV and Excel exports are on paid plans1,8. | 3 / 3 |
| Scheduled reports by email | YesScheduled email reports are listed from the Pro plan1. | 2 / 2 |
| Public API | YesPublic API v1 reference includes time entry endpoints such as adding a new time entry10. | 3 / 3 |
| Named integrations | Jira, Asana, Trello, QuickBooks, Google CalendarFive are listed by name, none marked legacy; Slack does not appear on the integrations page3. | 5 / 6 |
Security 8 of 11 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Single sign-on (SAML) | YesThe SSO page says SAML2 single sign-on, with Okta and OneLogin, is available on the Enterprise plan9. | 3 / 3 |
| SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 | YesCAKE.com's security page names a SOC 2 Type II report and ISO/IEC 27001:20224. | 5 / 5 |
| Two-factor sign-in | Not publishedNot found on the vendor's pricing, features or security pages1,4. | 0 / 3 |
Price 22 of 22 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | YesA Free plan is listed with no time limit1. | 7 / 7 |
| Users on the free plan | 5The pricing card and help centre say 5 active users, including the owner; the FAQ's 4 invitees is the same limit1,8. | 3 / 3 |
| Cheapest paid plan | $3.99/moBasic, $3.99 per user a month billed yearly1. | 12 / 12 |
The rule behind each line: how we score time tracking tools.
Plans and prices
As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.
| Plan | Price as listed | Per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreeUp to 5 users | Free1,8 | $0 | Unlimited tracking; reports limited to 31 days; PDF export |
| BasicTeams | $3.99/user/month billed yearly ($4.99 billed monthly)1,8 | $3.99 | Adds billable rates and CSV and Excel export |
| StandardTeams | $5.49/user/month billed yearly ($6.99 billed monthly)1,7 | $5.49 | Adds timesheet approval and invoicing |
| ProTeams | $7.99/user/month billed yearly ($9.99 billed monthly)1 | $7.99 | Adds budget alerts and scheduled email reports |
| EnterpriseLarger organisations | $11.99/user/month billed yearly ($14.99 billed monthly)1,9 | $11.99 | Adds single sign-on |
Prices are per user a month; the lower figure is for yearly billing1.
Strengths
- Paid plans start at $3.99 per user a month billed yearly1.
- Apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, plus a web app and three browser extensions2.
- Idle detection asks whether to discard or keep idle time, and the auto tracker records app and document names5,6.
- Public API documentation covers time entries10.
- Names SOC 2 Type II and ISO/IEC 27001:20224.
Limits
- The free plan cannot set hourly billable rates and has no CSV or Excel report export8.
- Invoicing needs Standard or higher, and invoice creation works in the web app only7.
- No Slack integration appears on the integrations page3.
- The pricing page says up to 5 users while its FAQ says 4 invitees; the help centre explains the 5 includes the owner1,8.
Other time tracking tools
- 1
TimeCampFreelancers and small teams that want a free plan and low per-user prices100/100$3.99/mocheapest paid plan - 3
HubstaffSmall teams that want tracked hours turned into invoices and payroll89/100$4.99/mocheapest paid plan - 4TMetricSmall teams that want invoicing, budgets and apps on every system for a low price85/100$5.83/mocheapest paid plan
- 5
My HoursSmall teams that want a free plan and invoices from tracked hours76/100$4/mocheapest paid plan
Clockify vs TimeCamp · Clockify vs Hubstaff · All 12 time tracking tools
Sources
- Clockify pricing, Clockify. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Clockify apps and extensions, Clockify. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Clockify integrations, Clockify. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- CAKE.com security, CAKE.com. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Idle detection, Clockify. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Auto tracker, Clockify. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Create and manage invoices, Clockify. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Updates to Clockify Free Plan, Clockify. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- SSO time tracking, Clockify. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Clockify API documentation, Clockify. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Project budget, Clockify. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Clockify Windows desktop app, Clockify. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
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