Clockify
DeskTime
| Feature | Clockify | DeskTime |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $3.99/mo | Free / from $7/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | teams, agencies, freelancers, budget-conscious-businesses | managers, remote-teams, freelancers, agencies |
| Founded | 2017 | 2011 |
| Time Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Timesheets | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Invoicing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reporting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Project Tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kiosk | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Productivity Calculation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Screenshots | ✗ | ✓ |
| Url Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Absence Calendar | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Clockify Pros
- Completely free for unlimited users
- Simple and clean interface
- Invoicing and scheduling included
- Works offline
✗ Clockify Cons
- Advanced features require paid plans
- Reporting less detailed than Toggl
- UI can feel dated
✓ DeskTime Pros
- Automatic productivity tracking
- Good free plan for individuals
- Screenshot monitoring option
- Detailed reports
✗ DeskTime Cons
- Can feel invasive to employees
- Limited project management features
- Desktop app required
The Verdict
Clockify is built for teams and agencies, with a focus on time-tracking and timesheets. DeskTime targets managers and remote teams and leads with automatic-tracking and productivity-calculation.
Pricing is close: Clockify starts at $3.99/mo versus $7/mo for DeskTime — not a deciding factor on its own.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, Clockify offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while DeskTime takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for agencies, freelancers — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.