Clockify
Timing
| Feature | Clockify | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $3.99/mo | From $8/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | teams, agencies, freelancers, budget-conscious-businesses | mac-users, freelancers, consultants, lawyers |
| Founded | 2017 | 2013 |
| Time Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Timesheets | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Invoicing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Project Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Kiosk | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Categorization | ✗ | ✓ |
| Timeline View | ✗ | ✓ |
| Project Rules | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calendar Sync | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Timing Pros
- Completely automatic tracking on Mac
- AI-powered activity categorization
- Beautiful timeline visualization
- Syncs with calendar events
✗ Timing Cons
- Mac only - no Windows or Linux
- Requires initial rule setup
- No team/collaboration features in lower plans
The Verdict
Clockify is built for teams and agencies, with a focus on time-tracking and timesheets. Timing targets mac users and freelancers and leads with automatic-tracking and ai-categorization.
Pricing is close: Clockify starts at $3.99/mo versus $8/mo for Timing — 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. Timing requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Clockify offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Timing takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for 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.