TimeCamp vs Clockify: We Compared Features & Pricing, Winner is? [2024]

Are you a productivity enthusiast? Do you work in management or HR and dream about accurate time sheets and streamlined tasks for your entire team?

As someone who’s been in the trenches of project management for over a decade, I’ve had my fair share of wrestling with time-tracking tools. 

Today, we’re diving into the epic showdown of TimeCamp vs Clockify. You’ve probably heard of both time trackers and want to know which gets the job done best.

Let’s cut through the fluff and get to the good stuff.

TimeCamp vs Clockify – The No-Nonsense Takeaways

Look, I know you’re busy (aren’t we all?), so let’s cut to the chase:

• TimeCamps time tracker stands out because of its ease of use and automation. It’s got robust automatic tracking that’ll make you feel like you’ve got a personal assistant. This means accurate time sheets and smoother invoicing.
• Clockify, on the other hand, is a time tracking software that offers both automatic and manual tools, with hints of productivity enhancers; perfect for small teams, solopreneurs.
• Both time trackers utilize employee monitoring features like tracking time through websites, apps, keywords, and GPS. But TimeCamp also has Geofencing for remote teams.
• When it comes to project management, both tools are good with a stronger lean towards TimeCamp for its scheduler app, and team chat functions.
• Both tools play nice with others, but TimeCamp has more integrations (100) compared to Clockify’s 80.
• Both TimeCamp and Clockify have similar pricing and a strong free plan but Clockify gives slightly more value with its free plan.

What is TimeCamp and Clockify?

Let me take you back to 2009 when TimeCamp was born. Kamil Rudnicki, probably fueled by too much coffee and a desire to never lose track of billable hours again, founded this powerhouse.

Fast-forward to today and TimeCamp is thriving with about 18,000 customers. It’s not just about tracking time anymore—we’re talking billing, invoicing, and even making sure your team isn’t playing hooky with employee attendance features.

Clockify entered the scene fashionably late in 2017. The brainchild of COING Inc. (founded by Nenad Milanovic and Aleksandar Jevtic) quickly became the darling of small businesses and freelancers everywhere. With 10,000 customers, this scrappy underdog gives the big players a run for their money.

I’ve used both in my career and let me tell you, choosing between them is like picking your favorite child – impossible and likely to start arguments at family dinners.

Time Tracking Features: The Main Event

TimeCamp: The Stealth Ninja

TimeCamp’s one-click automatic tracker is quieter than a mouse in slippers. It diligently tracks time spent to give you a comprehensive view of where your time is going including on:

• documents
• apps
• websites
• via keywords
• even via kiosk clocking

Of note, TimeCamp uses keywords to automatically assign time to specific projects. This is different from tools like Timely which use AI to automate the tracked time.

One of TimeCamps standout features is offline tracking that syncs when you’re back online, perfect for when Wi-Fi is is elusive. The mobile app is a game-changer, allowing you to track time on the go. I’ve logged billable hours while waiting in line for coffee – talk about multitasking!

But one draw back is the TimeCamp mobile may not work as well consistently. But it seems this is a rare event and the team responds pretty quickly to resolve the problem.

Clockify: Choose Your Own Adventure

Clockify offers both automatic and manual time tracking, catering to different work styles. Its timer feature is perfect for those who like to gamify their work – I’ve been trying to beat my “productivity high scores.”

Like TimeCamp, Clockify also offers offline time tracking for when you’re off the grid. The mobile app has saved my bacon more times than I can count, allowing me to log time even when I’ve forgotten my laptop. This is also helpful for remote workers on your team.

One of Clockify’s standout features is the weekly timesheet approval. This is a game-changer for managers, streamlining the often tedious process of time approval.

One drawback is Clockify lacks shortcuts that would make logging time entries and changes easier.

Winner: TimeCamp, by a hair. Its automatic time tracking solution with in-depth GPS tracking and geofencing features really stand out from the basic time tracking capabilities.

User Interface and Customization

TimeCamp’s interface is cleaner than my desk will ever be (let’s be honest), with an intuitive layout that makes navigation a breeze. The onboarding process is smoother and almost effortless.

Clockify may not win any beauty pageants, but it shines in functionality.

Also, TimeCamp and Clockify let you tweak things to your heart’s content with custom fields, tags, and categories. For example:

• I’ve set up TimeCamp for an accounting firm, creating custom fields for different audit types and project templates for tax seasons.
• With Clockify, I transformed a graphic design studio’s workflow, setting up tags for various client industries and reports that could tell you how long it took to choose the perfect shade of blue.

Both tools are like clay in your hands—moldable to fit your unique workflow needs. Whether you’re a freelancer juggling multiple gigs or a large corporation with complex project structures, TimeCamp and Clockify can adapt to your needs.

Winner: It’s a tie. Both offer robust customization that can turn your time tracking into a finely tuned machine.

Productivity and Employee Monitoring: The Balancing Act

TimeCamp: The Productivity Whisperer

TimeCamp doesn’t just track time; it distinguishes between productive and unproductive time, giving you insights into your work patterns.

Another neat feature is the “private mode” for those sensitive tasks. Whether you’re planning a surprise office party or need off-the-record time, TimeCamp does a good job of keeping non work time off your timesheets.

If you have a remote team, the GPS tracking feature is a must. For example if you have an architect firm, the Geo fencing feature makes it easier to know when your team is on site working and when then they are not.

Clockify: The Pomodoro Pal

Clockify takes a different approach to productivity with its Pomodoro timer feature. It’s perfect for those who work best in focused sprints. I’ve written reports using this method that would have taken days of procrastination otherwise.

Clockify also tracks employee time and activity through idle detections and keystrokes and mouse movement, providing insights into work patterns. Just be mindful of the potential privacy concerns this might raise with your team.

Winner: TimeCamp edges out here. Both will track your employees activities, and both use remote GPS tracking, but if Geofencing is important to you then TimeCamp is the winner. If productivity via idle detection and Pomodoro timers rings louder to you, then Clockify wins.

Project Management

TimeCamp: The Multitasker’s Dream

If you’re a project manager, TimeCamp could be of particular interest to you. Why?

TimeCamp offers:

• Kanban board and to-do lists for task organization, helping you visualize your workflow.
• Cleverly categorizes time entries based on project-specific keywords, making tracking time across multiple projects easier.
• Team chat for real time communication
• Parse down projects and tasks into smaller projects and tasks

For remote teams, the real-time project collaboration features are a godsend. I’ve managed teams across three time zones with TimeCamp, and it made us feel like we were all in the same room (minus the fights over thermostat settings).

Clockify: The Project Management Transformer

Clockify takes project management tools to a high level.

You can:

• create projects
• allocate tasks
• schedule shifts
• connect clients
• set visibility
• and track budgets in one place

Its task allocation feature is great for keeping everyone accountable – no more “I forgot” excuses!

The project progress tracking gives you fortune-teller vibes in team meetings. I once used Clockify to manage a product launch, and it was smoother than my pick-up lines in college (which isn’t saying much, but you get the idea).

Winner: Slight lean towards TimeCamp. Clockify has strong basic project management features but TimeCamp really takes it up a notch with flexible more advanced task and team management tools.

Reporting and Analytics: Because Numbers Don’t Lie (Usually)

TimeCamp: The Data Whisperer

TimeCamp’s reporting features give you a ton of insights into your projects. It offers reports sliced and diced by employees, clients, budgets, and time. You can export these beauties as PDF and Excel files, perfect for impressing the higher-ups in board meetings.

I once used TimeCamp’s reports to justify a bigger budget for my team – the looks on the executives’ faces were priceless.

Clockify

Clockify offers a slew of reports including:

• summary reports
• expense reports
• assignment reports

The custom fields feature in reports is a game-changer. I once created a report that tracked the correlation between lines of code written and snacks consumed. There’s a direct relationship between Cheetos consumption and bug fixes. Who knew?

Winner: Photo finish! Both offer comprehensive reporting that’ll make you feel like a data scientist. This means honing in on the trends of how time is being used in your business.

Integrations: Playing Nice with Others

From an integrations standpoint, TimeCamp is well connected, boasting over 100 integrations. Clockify, while not quite as robust, still offers an impressive 80+ integrations.

Unless you’re running the digital equivalent of the Library of Alexandria, both tools probably have you covered. I’ve set up TimeCamp to work seamlessly with Asana, GitHub, and Slack, creating a productivity ecosystem with developers almost smiling (high praise in the dev world, trust me).

Winner: TimeCamp, by a nose, thanks to its slightly larger integration roster. Also some users have complained that Clockify doesn’t always integrate as well with other apps.

Payroll, Invoicing and Expense Tracking: Oh my!

TimeCamp: The Invoicing Virtuoso

TimeCamp has invoicing features that would make your accountant jealous. It offers:

• Employee attendance monitoring which includes tracking vacation and sick time
• Custom tax rates
• Custom billing rates
• Automatic reminders for unpaid invoices
• PayPal integration

The multi-currency billing feature is a lifesaver for international businesses. I once used it to invoice a client in rupees while tracking expenses in dollars and euros—TimeCamp handled it so smoothly.

Clockify

Clockify is great at invoice and expense tracking. I like that:

• It’ll track your expenses with the exceptional precision – every receipt, every taxi ride, every questionable vending machine purchase at 2 AM.
• Creates invoices from all your billable hours and tracked expenses with options to edit each line item
• Create billing rates for tasks, projects or users
• Can send your PDF invoices to clients so you get paid!

The only drawback is if you want to do payroll for your team, you will need a separate app integration. This is the same with TimeCamp. If you need options, we like Quickbooks and Gusto as good options.

Winner: Draw. Both tools make it simple and efficient to pull tracked time and create invoices with an ever so slight lean to TimeCamp. For expense tracking, Clockify’s works well.

Customer Support and Resources: Because Sometimes We All Need a Helping Hand

When it comes to support, TimeCamp and Clockify take different approaches. TimeCamp offers email and live chat support, with dedicated customer success management for higher-tier plans. Their knowledge base is comprehensive, making it easy to find answers quickly.

Clockify, on the other hand, leans heavily on self-service. They’ve built an extensive help center with detailed guides, FAQs, and video tutorials.

While they offer email support, response times can be a bit slower than TimeCamp’s live chat. However, Clockify boasts an active user community forum, which can be a goldmine for tips and workarounds.

I once had a complex billing question that TimeCamp’s team solved faster than I could say “timesheet.” With Clockify, I found a brilliant custom report setup in their user forum that saved me hours of head-scratching.

Winner: TimeCamp takes the crown here. Their live chat and dedicated support for higher-tier plans give them the edge. It’s like having a time-tracking guru on speed dial versus a really detailed manual – sometimes, you just need to talk to a human.

Pricing

TimeCamp’s pricing starts at $3.99 per user per month or $2.99 if you’re committed enough to bill annually. The kicker? They don’t charge for people who aren’t tracking time. It is similar to an all-you-can-eat buffet where you only pay for the people who eat. 

TimeCamp also has a free plan that includes unlimited users and projects, timesheets, and geofencing.

Clockify, on the other hand, offers a generous free plan that is hard to ignore. Their paid plans start at $3.99 per user per month, which is still a bargain considering the features you get. Imagine buying a basic toolbox and discovering it’s a high-tech gadget with far more capabilities than expected.

Winner: It’s a tie! TimeCamp might save you more for varied teams, while Clockify’s free plan is a freelancer’s dream.

The Verdict: Choosing the Best Time-Tracking Tool for You

Alright, time-tracking aficionados, after this deep dive into TimeCamp and Clockify, let’s break it down like a well-organized project plan. Here’s the breakdown on which tool might be your perfect match:

Choose TimeCamp if:

• You’re more of a “set it and forget it” automatic time-tracking kind of person; which means accurate time sheets and increased revenue
• You want a tool that can tell the difference between productive work and your “quick” social media checks
• You need robust billing and invoicing capabilities that’ll make your accountant weep tears of joy
• You’re managing a larger team and need detailed productivity insights
• You have a remote team or people who work in multiple places and value accurate time tracking in multiple locations
• You’re willing to invest a bit more for a tool that offers advanced features and integrations

Go with Clockify if:

• You want flexibility in your time tracking (manual, automatic, or a bit of both)
• You’re a team management enthusiast who loves detailed task management and tracking
• You need highly customizable reporting features (because who doesn’t love a good pie chart?)
• You’re on a budget and need a robust free plan or lower-cost options

Both TimeCamp and Clockify excel in different areas. TimeCamp works well with autopilot tracking, seamless invoicing, and GPS tracking, perfect for businesses where every minute counts. Clockify is an adaptable multitool, ideal for freelancers and small businesses that value flexibility.

So, which one comes out on top? If we pick an overall winner, I’ll have to give a slight edge to TimeCamp. Its combination of automatic tracking, productivity insights, and robust invoicing features make it a powerhouse for businesses of all sizes.

Remember, the most important thing is to use the tool you choose. Take both for a spin and see which best suits your unique workday chaos. Your future, super-productive self will thank you!

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