Clockify
Smartsheet
| Feature | Clockify | Smartsheet |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $3.99/mo | Free / from $9/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | teams, agencies, freelancers, budget-conscious-businesses | enterprise, pmo-teams, operations, construction, it-teams |
| Founded | 2017 | 2005 |
| Time Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Timesheets | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Invoicing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reporting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Project Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Kiosk | ✓ | ✗ |
| Grid View | ✗ | ✓ |
| Gantt | ✗ | ✓ |
| Card View | ✗ | ✓ |
| Automations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reports | ✗ | ✓ |
| Dashboards | ✗ | ✓ |
| Resource Management | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Smartsheet Pros
- Familiar spreadsheet interface reduces learning curve
- Powerful automation with no-code workflows
- Enterprise-grade permissions and governance
- Excellent for resource management at scale
✗ Smartsheet Cons
- Can feel overwhelming for simple projects
- Expensive at enterprise scale
- Mobile experience is limited
The Verdict
Clockify is built for teams and agencies, with a focus on time-tracking and timesheets. Smartsheet targets enterprise and pmo teams and leads with grid-view and gantt.
On pricing, Clockify is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $3.99/mo compared to $9/mo for Smartsheet. That $5.01/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.
Bottom line: Clockify has a slight overall edge — but if familiar spreadsheet interface reduces learning curve matters most to you, Smartsheet may still be the right call.