Clockify
Linear
| Feature | Clockify | Linear |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $3.99/mo | Free / from $10/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Best For | teams, agencies, freelancers, budget-conscious-businesses | developers, engineering-teams, startups, product-managers |
| Founded | 2017 | 2019 |
| Time Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Timesheets | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Invoicing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reporting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Project Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Kiosk | ✓ | ✗ |
| Issues | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cycles | ✗ | ✓ |
| Roadmaps | ✗ | ✓ |
| Projects | ✗ | ✓ |
| Git Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Api | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Linear Pros
- Blazing fast
- Beautiful UI
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Git integration
✗ Linear Cons
- Dev-focused only
- Limited customization
- No docs feature
The Verdict
Clockify is built for teams and agencies, with a focus on time-tracking and timesheets. Linear targets developers and engineering teams and leads with issues and cycles.
On pricing, Clockify is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $3.99/mo compared to $10/mo for Linear. That $6.01/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
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 Linear takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Linear has a slight overall edge — but if completely free for unlimited users matters most to you, Clockify may still be the right call.
