Clockify
Trello
| Feature | Clockify | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $3.99/mo | Free / from $5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | teams, agencies, freelancers, budget-conscious-businesses | small-teams, individuals, beginners, simple-projects |
| Founded | 2017 | 2011 |
| Time Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Timesheets | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Invoicing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reporting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Project Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Kiosk | ✓ | ✗ |
| Kanban | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calendar | ✗ | ✓ |
| Power Ups | ✗ | ✓ |
| Automations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Due Dates And Labels | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Trello Pros
- Dead simple to use
- Great free plan
- Power-Ups ecosystem
- Mobile friendly
✗ Trello Cons
- Limited views
- Not great for complex projects
- Basic reporting
The Verdict
Clockify is built for teams and agencies, with a focus on time-tracking and timesheets. Trello targets small teams and individuals and leads with kanban and calendar.
Pricing is close: Clockify starts at $3.99/mo versus $5/mo for Trello — 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 Trello takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
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.
