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Clockify

Free Forever

Clockify's free plan has no user limit and no time entry limit, making it the strongest free time tracker available, but the reporting and invoicing features that make it truly useful require a paid plan from $3.99 per user per month.

4.7 · Top-rated on G2 & Capterra
| Productivity | 5000000+ users
✦ The only time tracker that is genuinely free forever with no user limit. ⏱ Live in 10 minutes ✓ Low data friendly AVS 82/100 Aheri Value Score (AVS) Our 1-100 score for MSMEs. Calculated from time saved, free plan quality, emerging market payment support, ease of use, and price. Higher is better value for small businesses. Founded 2017

Independent reviews by the Aheri Systems team — for MSMEs and entrepreneurs worldwide.

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Unlimited users, unlimited time tracking, basic reports, project and client tags

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Quick answer

Clockify is a free time tracking tool (a tool that records how long you spend on each task and project) with no user limit and no time entry limit on the free plan. It is the strongest free competitor to Toggl Track for solo founders and small teams.

ROI Estimate

A freelancer managing 3 clients who discovers they are undercharging by 3 hours per week across projects can add $150 per week in billable time by tracking accurately. At $50 per hour, that is $600 per month identified by a $0 tool.

Risk Reversal

Clockify's free plan has no time limit and no user limit. There is no risk in trying it. If it does not show you something useful in your first week of tracking, you have lost 10 minutes of setup time.

The Catch

Invoicing, billable rates, and time approval features all require a paid plan starting at $3.99 per user per month. The free plan gives you tracking and reports but not billing.

Cost of Doing Nothing

A solo founder who does not track time and underestimates project hours by 20% on a $2,000 per month client is leaving $400 on the table every month. Clockify costs $0 and takes 10 minutes to set up.

Save Time
2 hours/week

Identifying and eliminating the top 2 time-wasting tasks through Clockify data saves most solo founders 2 hours per week within the first month.

💰 Reduce Costs
Up to $600/month in recovered billable time

Freelancers who discover they are undercharging by 3 hours per week recover $150 per week at $50 per hour, or $600 per month.

📈 Drive Revenue
Accurate billing increases revenue by 10 to 20%

Founders who track time before setting project rates report 10 to 20% higher average project values within 3 months.

Clockify public product documentation and Capterra reviewer data

The Problem Clockify Solves

The Pain

You are guessing how long projects take, undercharging clients because you never tracked the real hours, and ending every week with no idea where the time went.

The Fix

Clockify records every hour across every project and generates a weekly breakdown so you can see exactly where your time is going and what each project actually costs you.

What is Clockify?

Clockify tracks your time across projects and clients, generates weekly reports showing where your hours went, and is free forever for unlimited users.

Pros and Cons

+ What We Love

  • Free plan has no user limit, unlike Toggl Track which caps at 5
  • No card required to start
  • Works on web, desktop app, and mobile with automatic sync
  • Browser extension lets you start a timer from inside any web tool
  • Low data usage makes it accessible on slower connections
  • Kiosk mode lets teams clock in from a shared tablet

- Watch Out For

  • ! Invoicing requires a paid plan, even basic billing features are not free
  • ! Interface is more complex than Toggl Track for first-time users
  • ! Some reporting features that competitors include free require a paid upgrade
  • ! Customer support response times are slower on the free plan
  • ! No idle detection on the free plan, unlike Toggl Track

Top features

1

Unlimited free users

Unlike most time trackers, Clockify's free plan has no user limit. Your entire team can track time in one account at $0 per month.

2

Weekly time reports

A summary of every hour worked across every project and client, updated in real time. Filter by date, project, or team member.

3

Project and client tags

Assign every time entry to a project and client so your reports break down profitability by client automatically.

4

Browser extension

Start a timer from inside any web tool, including Trello, Asana, Notion, and Gmail, without switching tabs.

5

Calendar view

See your tracked time displayed as a visual calendar so you can spot gaps and patterns in your week at a glance.

All 5 Clockify features explained — what each one actually does for your workflow All features →

What Can You Do With Clockify? (Examples)

A few ways MSME owners and entrepreneurs use Clockify — this is not an exhaustive list.

Track time across multiple clients from a single dashboard to see which clients are most profitable
Identify which service type costs the most time so you can raise rates or drop it
Generate a weekly time report to share with a client who needs proof of hours worked
Compare estimated vs actual project hours to improve future quotes
Track time for a free client project to decide whether to continue offering it
7 real productivity workflows using Clockify — with step-by-step examples View all →

Clockify Pricing

$0/month

Unlimited users, unlimited time tracking, basic reports, project and client tags

$3.99/user/month

Invoicing, project templates, time approval, required fields

$5.49/user/month

Targets, reminders, bulk edit, overtime tracking

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Who Is Clockify For?

Best For

  • Teams of more than 5 people who need free time tracking for everyone
  • Solo founders who want the strongest possible free reporting on time data
  • Freelancers who need to compare estimated vs actual project hours
  • Anyone in an emerging market who needs a low-data time tracking tool

Not Ideal For

  • Anyone needing invoicing on a free plan, use Wave or FreshBooks instead
  • Solo founders who want a simpler interface with fewer options, use Toggl Track instead
  • Businesses needing payroll integration, use Harvest instead

Clockify Integrations

Tools Clockify connects with — and what that connection actually does for your business.

Zapier

Zapier

Trigger time entries from task completions in other tools

Trello

Trello

Start timers directly from Trello cards

Asana

Asana

Track time against Asana tasks from the browser extension

Notion

Notion

Track time from Notion pages using the browser extension

Jira

Jira

Log time against Jira tickets directly

See all Clockify integrations with plain-English explanations View all →

Our Verdict

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Clockify is the best free time tracker for teams and the best Toggl Track alternative for anyone who needs more than 5 users on the free plan. Solo founders can choose either, but Clockify's free plan is more complete. Skip it if you already use Toggl Track and your workflow is set.

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Aheri Systems team review

"I realised I was losing 8 hours per week to admin tasks I thought were taking 2."

Clockify user review, Capterra

Quick Facts

Category Productivity
Pricing Free
Free Plan Yes
No Card No card needed
Access Web
Skill Level No-code
Setup Time 10 minutes
Time Saved 2 hours/week
Founded 2017
HQ Palo Alto, California, USA
Users 5000000+

Before You Sign Up

What the marketing page does not tell you.

Wins vs Loses

Estimated project hours and undercharging

Hidden Costs

Free: unlimited users, unlimited tracking, basic reports. Basic: $3.99/user/month for invoicing and time approval. Standard: $5.49/user/month.

Africa & Emerging Markets

Free plan available worldwide with no card. Paid plans accept international cards.

Your Data

Data stored on GDPR-compliant EU servers. Data export available at any time.

Pricing and features verified: 2026-03-25

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clockify really free forever? +
Yes. Clockify's free plan has no expiry, no user limit, and no time entry limit. The company's revenue comes from paid plan upgrades.
What is the difference between Clockify and Toggl Track? +
Both are free time trackers. Clockify has no user limit on the free plan while Toggl Track caps at 5 users. Toggl Track has a cleaner interface and idle detection on the free plan. For solo founders, both work equally well.
Does Clockify work in Africa and other emerging markets? +
Yes. The free plan is available worldwide with no card required, and the tool is designed to work on low-bandwidth connections.
Can I invoice clients using Clockify? +
Invoicing requires the Basic plan at $3.99 per user per month. For free invoicing, use Wave or FreshBooks alongside Clockify for time tracking.
How do I start tracking time in Clockify? +
Create a free account, type a task name, and click the start button. The timer runs until you click stop. Your first time entry is recorded in under 60 seconds.
Can Clockify track time automatically without me starting a timer? +
Not on the free plan. Manual timer start is required. The browser extension makes this a one-click action from inside any web tool.
Can I use Clockify for a team? +
Yes. There is no user limit on the free plan, so a team of any size can track time in one Clockify workspace for $0.
How do I export my time data from Clockify? +
Clockify lets you export all time data as a CSV file (a spreadsheet file) or PDF report from the reports section at any time.
Does Clockify have a mobile app? +
Yes. Clockify has iOS and Android apps that sync with your desktop account automatically.
What reports does Clockify generate on the free plan? +
Free plan reports include a summary by project and client, a detailed breakdown by time entry, and a weekly overview. Pivot tables and custom report templates require a paid plan.

Learn More — Clockify Guides

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