Clockify
Hubstaff
| Feature | Clockify | Hubstaff |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $3.99/mo | From $4.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | teams, agencies, freelancers, budget-conscious-businesses | remote-team-managers, field-service-companies, agencies, construction-teams |
| Founded | 2017 | 2012 |
| Time Tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Timesheets | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Invoicing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reporting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Project Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Kiosk | ✓ | ✗ |
| Gps Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Screenshots | ✗ | ✓ |
| Activity Levels | ✗ | ✓ |
| Payroll | ✗ | ✓ |
| Geofencing | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Hubstaff Pros
- GPS and location tracking for field teams
- Automated payroll from tracked hours
- Activity level monitoring
- Geofencing for job sites
✗ Hubstaff Cons
- Can feel invasive to employees
- Screenshot feature raises privacy concerns
- No free plan available
The Verdict
Clockify is built for teams and agencies, with a focus on time-tracking and timesheets. Hubstaff targets remote team managers and field service companies and leads with time-tracking and gps-tracking.
Pricing is close: Clockify starts at $3.99/mo versus $4.99/mo for Hubstaff — not a deciding factor on its own.
Clockify has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Hubstaff requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Clockify offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Hubstaff takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for agencies — 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.