Clockify Alternative

TimeApp vs Clockify:
Trust over surveillance.

Clockify takes screenshots every 5 minutes and tracks your GPS. TimeApp tracks your time — and that's it. Free invoicing included.

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✓ Free forever ✓ No credit card ✓ No screenshots

The problem with Clockify

Clockify started as a simple timer. Now it's an employee surveillance platform with GPS tracking, screenshots, and activity monitoring.

Clockify's approach

Monitor everything

  • Screenshots every 5 minutes (Pro plan)
  • GPS location tracking
  • Invoicing locked behind $5.49/seat paywall
  • Cluttered interface with 100+ features
  • 5 pricing tiers to navigate
TimeApp's approach

Trust your people

  • Zero surveillance — no screenshots ever
  • No GPS, no keystroke logging
  • Invoicing included free
  • Clean, minimal interface
  • Simple: free or paid. That's it.

Clockify's surveillance features

On the Pro plan ($7.99/seat/month), Clockify captures your employees' screens and location. Here's what they're watching:

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Feature-by-feature comparison

How TimeApp and Clockify stack up on the features that matter.

Feature Clockify TimeApp
Free time tracking ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
One-click timer ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Built-in invoicing ⚠ Paid only ($5.49+) ✓ Free
Screenshot surveillance ✖ Yes (Pro plan) ✓ Never
GPS tracking ✖ Yes (Pro plan) ✓ Never
Mobile app ✓ Native apps ✓ Mobile-first web
Reports ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Project tracking ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Client management ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Clean interface ⚠ Cluttered ✓ Minimal
Privacy-first design ✖ No ✓ Core value
Number of pricing tiers 5 tiers Simple

Pricing: Clockify vs TimeApp

Clockify's free plan hides invoicing and reporting behind paid walls. TimeApp keeps it simple.

Clockify

$0–$12/seat/mo

5 pricing tiers. Features unlock as you pay more.

  • Free basic tracking
  • Invoicing at $5.49+/seat
  • Screenshots at $7.99+/seat
  • GPS tracking at $7.99+/seat
  • Advanced reports paid
Better Value

TimeApp

Free

Everything included. No feature gates.

  • Free time tracking
  • Free invoicing
  • No surveillance ever
  • Project & client management
  • Reports included
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No credit card. No surveillance. No catch.

Frequently asked questions

Is TimeApp a good alternative to Clockify?

Yes. TimeApp offers free time tracking with built-in invoicing and zero surveillance features. Unlike Clockify, TimeApp never takes screenshots or tracks GPS — it's built on trust, not monitoring.

Does Clockify take screenshots?

Yes. Clockify's Pro plan ($7.99/seat/month) includes automatic screenshot capture every 5 minutes and GPS tracking. These are marketed as "productivity tools" but fundamentally change the trust dynamic with your team.

Is TimeApp free like Clockify?

Yes — and TimeApp includes features that Clockify charges for. Invoicing is free on TimeApp. On Clockify, you need the Standard plan ($5.49/seat/month) to access invoicing.

Can I import my data from Clockify?

We're building CSV import functionality. In the meantime, TimeApp is fast to set up — most teams are tracking time within 2 minutes of signing up.

What does Clockify do that TimeApp doesn't?

Clockify has more enterprise features: SSO, scheduling, forecasting, and a kiosk mode. If you need those, Clockify might be better. But if you want simple, honest time tracking without surveillance — TimeApp is it.

Why should I switch from Clockify?

Three reasons: (1) No surveillance — your team will trust you more. (2) Free invoicing — save $5.49/seat/month. (3) Cleaner interface — less time learning the tool, more time doing work.

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Your team deserves better than screenshots.

Clockify started simple but chose surveillance. TimeApp stays simple and chooses trust. Track time, bill clients, go home.

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