clockify alternative

The Clockify alternative built for agencies that run on trust.

Clockify is a solid, cheap tracker. But it’s built for everyone, so screenshots, GPS and kiosk capture ship alongside the timer. TrackingTime is built for teams that bill by the hour, with retainers, client logins and real project management, and no monitoring, ever.

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why switch

Why teams switch from Clockify to TrackingTime.

The switch usually doesn't start with price, Clockify's free plan already covers unlimited users and projects, so there's no headcount wall pushing anyone to look elsewhere. It tends to start when someone notices what's sitting on Clockify's Pro plan next to the timer: screenshots, GPS tracking, kiosk photo capture, the surveillance stack that comes bundled in as the team grows. Price won't be the reason to switch, either, and we won't pretend otherwise. Clockify is cheaper at every tier, from Basic at $3.99 up to Enterprise at $11.99, and its free plan is one of the most generous in the category. TrackingTime asks a small premium, roughly fifty cents to a dollar and a quarter more per tier, to be a focused, privacy-first system built for agencies instead of a low-cost generalist.

The gap that matters most shows up in retainers. Clockify has budgets, a number that counts down as hours get logged. TrackingTime tracks pace against a monthly retainer, sends burn alerts, and rolls over what's left, built specifically for how agencies bill. Client access works the same way: Clockify shares a report link, TrackingTime gives clients their own login to see their own project data.

The same gap shows up in the work itself. Clockify tracks time against projects and adds scheduling, but it isn't a place to run the work. TrackingTime adds a board, a project timeline, a company-wide view, task comments and files, so the actual work lives next to the hours, not in a separate app. And underneath all of it is the difference that doesn't show up in a feature table: TrackingTime never ships screenshots, GPS or kiosk photo capture, on any plan. Clockify includes all three on Pro. For a team that runs on trust, that's not a missing feature, it's the whole reason to switch.

agency billing

What separates a budget from a real retainer.

The difference shows up the moment the hours start running out.

Clockify

  • Tracks a budget: a number that counts down as hours get logged
  • No pace tracking against the billing period
  • No burn alerts before the budget runs out
  • No rollover for unused hours

TrackingTime

  • Tracks a retainer: pace against the monthly period, not just a total
  • Burn alerts before the retainer runs out
  • Unused hours roll over automatically
  • Built specifically for how agencies bill

A retainer adds the one thing a budget leaves out: whether the pace is on track.

TrackingTime vs Clockify

Pricing

Clockify is cheaper at every tier, and its free plan is one of the most generous in the category. The gap is small, roughly fifty cents to a dollar and a quarter a tier. The choice isn’t about price, it’s about whether the cheapest generalist fits, or a system built for agencies fits better.

TrackingTimeClockify
Free$0, unlimited users & projects + built-in PM$0, unlimited users & projects
Entry paidStarter $4.50 (annual)Basic $3.99 (annual)
MidPro $6.75 (annual)Standard $5.49 (annual)
AdvancedPro Plus $8.50 (annual)Pro $7.99 (annual)
TopBusiness $12 (annual)Enterprise $11.99 (annual)

TrackingTime vs Clockify

Free plan vs free plan

The tracking experience doesn’t change. One-click and manual tracking, AutoTrack, browser and app integrations, calendar sync, reminders, and the same no-surveillance stance you already trust.

TrackingTimeClockify
Unlimited users & projects
Time tracking & basic reports
Task & project managementTracking only
Integrations50+Limited
Time off trackingPaid (Pro)Paid (Standard)
InvoicingPaid (Pro)Paid (Standard)
Timesheet approvalsPaid (Pro Plus)Paid (Standard)

TrackingTime vs Clockify

Privacy & monitoring

This is the clearest dividing line. Clockify is a general-purpose tool, so it includes optional monitoring on its Pro plan. TrackingTime is built for teams that run on trust, and never ships any of it.

TrackingTimeClockify
Screenshots❌ (never)✅ (Pro)
GPS tracking✅ (Pro)
Kiosk photo capture✅ (Pro)
No-surveillance by designOptional monitoring built in

TrackingTime vs Clockify

Project & task management

Clockify tracks time against projects and offers scheduling, but it isn’t a place to plan and run the work. TrackingTime is a full project management surface, with tracking in the same place.

TrackingTimeClockify
Tasks & assignmentsPartial
Board / Kanban view
Project timeline view❌ (scheduling only)
Company-wide project timeline
Task comments, to-dos & files

TrackingTime vs Clockify

Billing, retainers & client access

Clockify covers invoicing, approvals and expenses too, often at a lower tier. The differences that matter for agencies are depth: dedicated retainers and real client logins.

TrackingTimeClockify
Invoicing✅ (Standard)
Profitability / labor cost✅ (Pro)
Expense tracking✅ (Pro)
Approvals & time off✅ (Standard)
Dedicated retainer tracking❌ (budgets only)
Unlimited client users (login)❌ (shared reports only)

Honest take

When Clockify might still be the better fit.

We’d rather be honest than oversell. Here’s where Clockify still has the edge.

Lowest price

Clockify is cheaper at every tier, and its free plan, unlimited users, projects, timers and kiosk, is one of the best in the category.

Breadth over focus

Scheduling, GPS, kiosk and forecasting for many different team types in one tool, if that range matters more than depth in one area.

Actually wants monitoring

For field or shift teams that need screenshots or GPS, that’s a Clockify strength, not a gap to work around.

Our company has had a fantastic experience with TrackingTime. We would recommend to anyone looking for an easy to use time tracking experience.


5 / 5

We've been using TrackingTime in our company and it's made a huge difference. The customer support is outstanding, quick, helpful, and genuinely interested in solving issues.


5 / 5

Awesome. There are a lot of tech internal features to be improved, such as data storage and sharing access, but it's great in general.


5 / 5

This app is a lifesaver! With TrackingTime, I can easily set project timelines and track my team's progress. The ability to create detailed timesheets and business reports for clients is a game-changer.


4.5 / 5

TrackingTime was incredibly convenient to use; its simple design made it accessible to anyone. The features were outstanding and the reports provided invaluable insights into my own productivity.


5 / 5

TrackingTime keeps my team and projects on track. Saves us hours of headaches and facilitates working remotely. Top notch.


4.3 / 5

Works really well to track project hours


5 / 5

Unmatched Tool for Time and Task Progress Tracking


5 / 5

One of the best time tracking app I've been using


4.5 / 5

Seamless Linear Integration and Easy to Use


5 / 5

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to all your questions about our service and plans.

Is TrackingTime a good Clockify alternative?

Yes, especially for agencies and professional-services teams. TrackingTime matches Clockify’s core tracking, invoicing, time off and approvals, and adds a real project management layer, dedicated retainers and unlimited client logins, all built privacy-first with no screenshots or GPS.

Does Clockify take screenshots or track location?

Yes, on its Pro plan Clockify offers screenshots, GPS tracking and kiosk photo capture. TrackingTime is privacy-first by design and never includes any monitoring.

Is TrackingTime cheaper than Clockify?

No, and we won’t pretend otherwise. Clockify is a little cheaper at every tier and has an excellent free plan. TrackingTime asks a small premium to be a focused, privacy-first system for agencies rather than a low-cost generalist.

What does TrackingTime do that Clockify doesn’t?

Dedicated retainer tracking, a full project management surface, unlimited external client logins, and a monitoring-free approach to visibility.

Can TrackingTime replace Clockify and my project management tool?

For teams whose work is organized as projects and tasks, yes. TrackingTime includes project management and time tracking in one place.