Hubstaff vs Clockify | My Findings After +2 Months (2025)

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Hubstaff vs Clockify | My Findings After +2 Months (2025)

In this Hubstaff vs Clockify comparison, I will show you the key differences between these two popular time tracking apps. I will compare Clockify to Hubstaff based on features, pricing, user interfaces, my experience, and pros and cons.

I spent weeks with both time tracking apps recently, and I am here to share the benefits and limitations of each tool to ensure you make the best choice.

Now, let’s dive into the side-by-side comparison of Hubstaff vs Clockify!

My ratings: Hubstaff vs Clockify

Clockify

Review

Time tracking tools
Reporting and analytics
Other features
Free plan
Pricing
Integrations
User interface
My experience

Hubstaff

Review

Time tracking tools
Reporting and analytics
Other features
Free plan
Pricing
Integrations
User interface
My experience

Key differences between Hubstaff and Clockify

Clockify

Hubstaff

What is it?

Clockify is a time tracker and timesheet app that is used by millions of people. It offers numerous features besides time tracking, such as project management, reporting, invoicing, expense management, etc.

Hubstaff is a robust time-tracking and workforce management platform with powerful features aimed at improving employee productivity.

Features

Timer, Auto tracker, Timesheet, Calendar, Project and expense management, Reporting, Invoicing, and GPS Tracking

Dashboard, Time tracking, Timesheet, Actionable insights, GPS tracking, Project management, Calendar, Reports, Silent App

User interface

Old-fashioned

Clean and modern

Integrations

Limited integrations (+80)

Extensive integrations (+7,000)

Pricing

  • Free plan: Available
  • Basic plan: $3.99 per month per user
  • Standard plan: $5.49 per month per user
  • Pro plan: $7.99 per month per user
  • Enterprise plan: $11.99 per month per user
  • Bundle plan:$12.99 per month per user
  • Free plan: Available
  • Starter plan: $4.99 per month per user
  • Grow plan: $7.50 per month per user
  • Team plan: $10 per month per use
  • Enterprise plan: $25 per month per use

Mobile app

Available

Available

Offline time tracking

Yes

Yes

G2 ratings

4.5

4.5

What is Hubstaff?

Hubstaff review_what is Hubstaff

Hubstaff is a robust time-tracking and workforce management platform with powerful features aimed at improving employee productivity, especially for remote employees and field workers.

It offers everything from customizable dashboards and timers to team management, location tracking, and detailed reporting.

What is Clockify?

Clockify review_What is Clockify

Clockify is a time tracker and timesheet app that is used by millions of people. It is a pretty versatile app, as it offers a desktop app for Windows and Mac. Also, it has web and mobile apps for Android and iOS.

It offers numerous features besides time tracking, such as project management, reporting, invoicing, expense management, etc.

Detailed comparison: Hubstaff vs Clockify

Key features

Let’s begin with Hubstaff’s key features!

Hubstaff’s key features

Dashboard

Honestly, this is one of the cleaner and more functional dashboards I’ve used in a time-tracking tool. Everything feels relevant and transparent, and you don’t get lost in metrics that don’t matter.

I really liked the Manage Widgets option, which lets you customize your dashboard. You can add, remove, or rearrange widgets based on what matters most to you. Mine was already set up with default widgets like Activity, Weekly Time & Budget, and Location.

Hubstaff gps tracking feature

Right after logging in, I was able to see a map view, my weekly activity, total hours worked, project progress, recent screenshots, and even a breakdown of my focus levels.

The map view shows the live location of your team (if enabled), along with any work sites you’ve set up.

There is also an Insights widget, which tells you how much of your time was classified as core work vs non-core work, plus your average activity level. It kind of holds up a mirror to your productivity, which can be either motivating… or a little brutal and invasive.

The Recent Activity panel shows auto-captured screenshots (yes, slightly intimidating), and a live status of team members, including their total hours and current activity percentage.

Just below that, you’ll find your to-do list and project overview. I liked how I could quickly check which tasks are still open, how much time I’ve spent on each project, and how far along I was. There’s even a little progress bar, which feels oddly satisfying to look at.

Hubstaff tasks view

There’s also a section for project budgets, though it’ll remain empty unless you’ve set specific limits, which could be useful for keeping an eye on billable hours.

Time tracking software
Hubstaff time tracking feature test

The timer works smoothly across the web, desktop, and mobile apps, but the desktop version is the MVP here.

While the web timer is super stripped down (basically just start/stop), the desktop timer is more of a command center. You can add or edit time, create projects and tasks, switch between them, add notes, or even mark tasks as done.

Not having to leave the timer makes it really easy to stay focused and move through your work.

Hubstaff time tracking tool

The mobile Hubstaff app has a similar vibe. You can create tasks or projects right from the timer screen, add notes, or even tap the little coffee cup icon to log a break.

Hubstaff mobile app timer

One thing I appreciated is that the timer is tied directly to a specific project or task, so you’re not just tracking random chunks of time with no context. And if you forget to start the timer, you can still log time manually. Manual entries are flagged, though, so everything stays transparent.

One thing to keep in mind: you can’t run the timer on two platforms at once. If you’re tracking time on the desktop and want to switch to mobile or web, you’ll need to stop it first. Not the end of the world, but worth knowing if you switch devices during the day.

There’s also idle detection, though it applies to desktop apps only.

Hubstaff activity monitoring

Admins get a surprising amount of control over how timers behave. You can limit timer use to desktop only, mobile only, or allow both, and enable overtime tracking with higher rates for employees who go over their work hours.

You can also customize idle time detection, including how long it takes to trigger and whether or not idle time counts toward total hours.

Hubstaff automatic time tracking

There’s even an Automatic Tracking option that can start and stop the timer for team members based on pre-set rules.

Timesheets

Hubstaff’s timesheet feature is detailed, yet very easy to follow.

Hubstaf timesheet feature

One small but thoughtful touch is the time zone selector, which shows entries in different zones depending on context. This is very useful for remote teams.

You can view and edit time in multiple formats: daily, weekly, or calendar view, and all of them feel detailed yet intuitive. Adding time manually is quick and allows you to specify the reason or mark it as a work break. There’s also a one-click export to PDF or CSV, which makes sharing reports straightforward.

Timesheet settings I tried during Hubstaff review

What I especially liked is how accessible everything feels. Right next to the timesheet is a Settings button, leading to deeper customization: enabling manual time edits, requiring a reason for those edits, or even customizing which reasons team members can choose from.

You can also turn on timesheet approvals, in case you want to implement an approval workflow.

Actionable insights

Insights isn’t part of Hubstaff’s core features, but it’s available as an optional add-on (with a free trial). It turns raw data into visual summaries: charts, percentages, and color-coded graphs that show things like work time classification, average activity, who your top performers are, and who might be slacking off a bit.

Hubstaff actionable insights

You can filter everything by team, member, or custom date ranges, which makes spotting patterns way easier.

There’s also an App and URL classification tool that lets you define which tools are considered productive depending on the person’s job title.

Hubstaff url tracking settings

And if someone tries to game the system using fake activity apps or tools, Hubstaff’s Suspicious Activity alert system will flag it and send you an email.

GPS tracking
Hubstaff gps tracking tool

The Locations feature uses GPS tracking and geofenced job sites to automatically start and stop the timer based on an employee’s location.

You can also set rules around them, like restricting time tracking to certain places or triggering alerts when someone enters or leaves a job site.

On the Map, you get a live view (and history) of where everyone’s been. You can filter by team member or job site, so you can quickly see who was where and when. That includes both visited and all job sites.

Overall, it is a useful feature I found during my Hubstaff review.

Project management software

Hubstaff’s project management feature is part of a separate tool called Hubstaff Tasks, a Kanban-style project management platform. And honestly, it has everything you’d expect from a decent team management app in 2025.

Hubstaff project management features

You can create projects, break them down into task lists, and organize them in a way that fits your workflow. You can see your tasks in a classic Kanban board, List view, or Timeline view.

Furthermore, you can assign employees, manage tasks, set due dates, and even add workflow actions, which means you can automate certain task updates when something changes in the project.

For example, when a task is moved to another column, Hubstaff can automatically notify a teammate or change its status.

You can also import projects, which is a big plus if you’re switching from another tool, and you can manage project budgets as well.

Calendar

Hubstaff’s Calendar feature is great for workforce management. It lets you schedule, forecast, and handle absences so you can easily optimize your team’s performance.

Hubstaff calendar feature

What I appreciated most was how customizable the calendar visibility is. You can choose whether the calendar is collaborative or private. It really depends on how transparent you want to be with your scheduling, and I liked that Hubstaff gives you full control over that.

Hubstaff calendar settings

Another useful feature is the Shift Alerts setting. You can decide who gets notified about shift-related updates (like if someone is running late). And speaking of lateness, there’s also a grace period setting, which lets you define how late someone can be before it’s officially considered a late shift.

This is great for teams that want to be flexible but still maintain accountability.

Detailed Reports
Hubstaff reports feature

One thing that really stood out to me during my Hubstaff review is how detailed and diverse the Reports section is. There’s a wide range of report types covering everything from time tracking to payments, budgets, invoices, and even job site visits.

Each report comes with a variety of filters so you can narrow down the data by date, user, project, or client, which makes searching very efficient.

What I especially liked is that every report can be scheduled to arrive automatically in your inbox, or sent manually to someone else with just one click.

Hubstaff schedule report feature review

You can also export reports as CSV or PDF directly from the report window, which is super handy for client communication or internal records.

Silent app
Hubstaff silent app

The Silent App is a unique Hubstaff add-on designed for company-owned devices, and it works quite differently from the regular desktop or mobile apps.

While the standard app requires users to start and stop a timer, the Silent App runs quietly in the background, tracking time, activity levels, app usage, and website visits without any user interaction.

It can be remotely deployed by admins, so no setup is needed on the employee side. Also, it supports centralized updates, so admins stay in full control of versioning and performance without needing to rely on users to update manually.

Unlike the regular desktop app, which only tracks signed-in users, the Silent App can track all users on a device and supports continuous tracking across shifts, schedules, and all the time.

Another great feature is that it can be uninstalled remotely, giving organizations more control over compliance and device management.

Clockify’s key features

Let’s move on to the key features I tried when testing and reviewing Clockify.

Timer
Clockify time tracking features

Using the timer, you can capture your time spent on specific projects and tasks. It is super easy to start the timer. Basically, you can do it with one click.

When starting a new task or project and wanting to keep track of your time spent, you can add some additional information. For example, you can add it to a project, add a tag, or select whether this activity is billable or not. Nevertheless, the admin can change these parameters.

Every time you stop the timer, you will see the previous activities in the timer tab. Here, you can easily continue tracking time spent on previous tasks that you did not finish by clicking the start button.

This way, you can dynamically change between tasks if you cannot finish the previous one.

When you are on the go, you can use Clockify’s mobile app to track time. It’s a great time-tracking solution for those who need to travel during work.

Using Clockify’s kiosk feature, you can set up shared spaces from which people can clock in, or you can invite them to Clockify to complete their timesheets on their own. This feature was designed for shared devices in locations like reception areas or workstations.

Automatic time tracking

After you download the desktop version, you can enable Clockify’s automatic time tracking feature. Using this feature, Clockify will track websites and programs you view for more than 10 seconds.

Most of the time, I used the auto tracker and not the timer-based tracking, as I did not have to manually switch on and off the time tracker.

Timesheet
Clockify timesheet feature

When testing Clockify, I also checked its attendance tracking tool. This feature allows users to log time spent on projects and tasks, categorize entries, add details, generate reports, and submit them for approval.

You can filter on different periods and team members, but you can also modify, remove, or add new time entries. Its template feature is valuable to accelerate the process of creating time entries.

With the templates, you can save your current timesheet with the added time entries and use it in the future. It’s helpful in cases when you have recurring projects each week, and you only need to copy the template and edit the time spent.

Furthermore, you can also copy the previous week’s timesheet to avoid manually adding the recurring time entries. Here, you can choose whether you want to copy the activities or both the activities and the recorded time.

Calendar
Clockify calendar feature

Clockify has an in-built calendar feature to track time, compare planned vs tracked time, and add or edit entries. A quick note to this – I discovered that if you enable the “Force Timer” feature, you can not manually add or remove time entries.

Moreover, it also makes sense to integrate with your Google Calendar or Outlook to see all your events in one place. Additionally, I discovered during my Clockify review that it not only integrates with Google Calendar and Outlook but also displays your time-offs in the calendar, as requested through this time-tracking software.

Project & task management
Clockify project management features

With Clockify, you can create multiple projects. You can either create projects using the Projects tab on the left sidebar or create one when using the timer.

However, keep in mind that Clockify does not have advanced project management features. You can create specific tasks for specific projects, and that’s it. There are no project visualization options or task management features.

Creating projects with Clockify

If you click on the Create New Project tab, you can enter a project name, select a color or client, choose whether it is visible to all the team members, or if you create it based on a previous template.

But what are the project templates exactly?

Using Clockify, you can create project templates. It is helpful when you work on similar projects and don’t want to deal with the same project setup over and over. You can create project templates with settings such as billable rates, estimates, tasks, teams, and custom fields.

Overall, Clockify offers basic project management features, but the project templates are a simple yet valuable addition that saves time.

Expense management
Clockify expense management features

Before creating an expense, you need to make sure you have all the expense categories you need. Clockify offers some default categories like meals or entertainment, but you can create some personalized ones.

Clokify review_expense tracking

Once you’re done, you can create an expense with just a few clicks. Clockify allows you to add a date, project, team member, category, amount, note, and attach files.

After you add all the expenses, you can submit for approval, similar to the timesheet. Overall, Clockify offers a smooth expense-tracking feature that is easy to use, even for those who have never used time-tracking software before.

Dashboard
Clockify dashboard feature

Clockify’s dashboard provides an overview of your activities and time management. You can filter by days, weeks, months, and so on.

If you use Clocify as a small business, each team member gets a personalized dashboard that shows the time they’ve tracked. The team dashboard shows a breakdown of the activities in your workspace so you can see what your team is working on.

I discovered that you can easily select whether you want the chart to show the projects or billability. I believe this feature can come in handy for agencies.

Ultimately, the dashboard feature is suited for those who need a simple solution to track employee hours. It provides a practical way for better workload and team management.

For me, as a solo entrepreneur, it is too basic, and it would be great if I could see more information about how I actually spend my time, like percentage-based category breakdowns or sessions.

Reporting
clockify reporting capabilities

The reports are quite similar to the dashboard features. I noticed during my Clockify review that, this time, tracking software has quite good reporting capabilities.

Essentially, the reports break down data by team, project, billable hours, and date. It visualizes with charts and allows for comparison of estimated vs tracked time. Clockify also allows you to schedule reports using this data.

What I especially loved when using this feature is how easy it is to access the earnings, costs, profit, billable hours, and non-billable hours. It offers a great way to see how your team is working from a profitability perspective.

Clients & invoices
Clockify clients feature

If using the default settings, owners and admins can create clients. However, you can modify this setting at any time you need to.

You can allocate each project to a client to effectively track work hours for that specific client. If you have projects that are not related to a client, simply select the “No Client” option, and they will not be connected to a client.

Creating invoice with clockify

You can easily create clients using the “Clients” tab on the left sidebar. When adding a new client, you can also select the address, email, and currency.

Invoice feature Clockify

Clockify also has an invoicing feature where you can select which client you want to issue it to. It is an easy-to-use feature overall, and you have all the options to generate invoices quickly.

Once you have added the necessary information, you can download it or send the invoice directly. All in all, it is a simple feature for those who do not use an invoicing app.

GPS tracking

This Clockify feature is valuable for teams with numerous members who are on the road or on-site. They can clock in via their mobile app, and you can see their location on the map.

Personally, I did not use this feature since I work from home, but it could be relevant for some teams. For this, they only need mobile devices, and they are good to go.

User interface

I know that the user interface is a crucial factor for many of you when deciding between Clockify and Hubstaff. So, let’s take a closer look!

Hubstaff’s user interface

One thing I immediately noticed while using Hubstaff is how intuitive and well-organized the entire platform is.

The interface feels clean and modern, but it still manages to present a lot of detailed information without overwhelming you.

Everything is clearly labeled, and you rarely need more than a few clicks to find what you’re looking for.

Clockify’s user interface

Clockify has a straightforward user interface. No matter if you use it on a computer or mobile device, this time tracking software is straightforward.

For me, the UI is a bit old-fashioned, but at least the navigation is straightforward and helps to minimize the learning curve of this app.

Integrations

It is time to check the integration options in the Clockify vs Hubstaff battle!

Hubstaff’s integrations

Hubstaff integrations

Hubstaff offers over 30 app integrations.

You can integrate it with project management tools like Trello, Asana, Jira, ClickUp, and Basecamp to automatically sync tasks and monitor work progress directly within the platform.

Hubstaff offers payroll integrations with tools like PayPal, Wise, and QuickBooks, which help streamline administrative tasks like invoicing, payouts, and accounting without having to jump between platforms.

I also found it useful that Hubstaff integrates with Google Workspace, Slack, and Zapier (an additional 7,000+ integrations), giving you even more flexibility to automate processes or pull time data into your favorite tools.

What’s also great is that Hubstaff allows you to request integrations that aren’t already supported. That kind of flexibility is a big plus, especially if you’re using less common tools.

Clockify’s integrations

Clockify integrations

You can connect Clockify with 80+ third-party apps so you can track time from anywhere on the web with one click. For this, you only need to install the browser extension and log in, and a timer button will automatically appear inside other apps.

Clockify allows integration with some of the most popular project management apps, such as Monday or ClickUp. It’s also great that you can connect it with your Google Calendar and Outlook.

Pricing

Here, I will show you both time tracking apps’ pricing structures in more detail!

Hubstaff’s pricing

Hubstaff pricing plans

Let’s see Hubstaff’s pricing plans. In short, it offers four paid pricing plans and a free one. All the paid plans require a minimum of two users and are billed per seat.

Free plan

Hubstaff’s free plan is available for one user only and includes limited time tracking, reports, screenshots, and client invoicing. This may be decent for solo freelancers, but it’s too limited for teams.

Starter Plan

The subscription can be paid annually, quarterly, or monthly, depending on what works best for your team. If you opt for quarterly billing, you get 1 month free, and if you go for the annual plan, you’ll get 2 months free.

If you’re not sure, there’s a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try out its features before you opt for some of the paid plans.

The Starter Plan includes the essential time tracking tools, such as a timesheet or a timer. So, it is only ideal for those who do not need any other features, just tracking the time & recording it in the timesheet.

It is $4.99 per seat per month if you grab the annual plan. If you choose the monthly billing, it will cost $7 per month per user.

Grow Plan

The Grow Plan is $7.50 per user monthly with annual billing. With the monthly plan, Hubstaff will charge $9 per user per month.

This plan covers some more advanced tools, reporting, and one integration.

Team Plan

Hubstaff designed the Team Plan for larger teams that need more than just a simple time tracking app. You can access features for payments, scheduling, and unlimited integrations.

It is $10 per user monthly in case of yearly billing. The monthly plan is $12 per seat per month.

Enterprise Plan

Finally, Hubstaff offers an Enterprise Plan for larger businesses. Nevertheless, you can only choose the annual billing here, which will cost you $25 per user per month.

Choosing this plan, you get a custom setup, account provisioning, and dedicated support for complex needs.

Clockify’s pricing

Let’s see Clockify’s pricing plans.

Clockify pricing
Free plan

Clockify is a quest solid free time tracking software, as it includes more than just the basic time tracking features. Additionally, Clockify can be used for free with unlimited users.

The Free plan covers some of the key features like a time tracker, timesheet, kiosk, calendar, pomodoro timer, mobile and desktop app, reports, and auto tracker. It’s also great that it includes unlimited tracking.

Overall, thanks to its extensive free version, it’s a solid free time tracking tool.

Basic plan

The Basic plan is $3.99 per user monthly if you choose the annual billing. If you want to go forward with a monthly billing, it is $4.99.

In terms of features, the Basic plan offers some additional features like project templates, breaks, and kiosk pins.

Standard plan
Clockify paid plans

The Standard plan covers some more advanced features like time off requests, invoicing, approvals, and task rates. You can get this plan for $5.49 per month per user with annual billing. If you want to choose the monthly billing, it will cost $6.99.

Pro plan

If you need robust time-tracking features, I recommend choosing the Pro plan. With this plan, you can access all the features I showed you in this Clockify review. That said, you can use its expense management tool, budgets, force timer, alerts, GPS tracking, and more.

The Pro plan is $7.99 per month if you choose annual billing. For monthly billing, this plan is $9.99.

Enterprise plan

For larger businesses, Clockify offers an Enterprise plan. There are no significant differences between the Pro and the Enterprise plans in terms of features.

However, the Enterprise plan includes advanced security and control features, such as single sign-on or control accounts. When choosing the annual billing, it is $11.99 per user per month. For monthly billing, the Enterprise plan is $14.99.

Bundle plan

Lastly, Clockify provides a Bundle plan that covers all the features of Clockify, Pumble, and Plaky. You can have this for $12.99 monthly per user with the annual billing. If you decide to move forward with monthly billing, this plan costs you $15.99.

My experience with Hubstaff

Honestly, Hubstaff really surprised me. After spending some time with it, I’d say it’s a great tool with one of the best time tracking apps.

I liked how much control admins have over how the software operates, which ultimately determines how invasive or flexible the tracking feels. The Silent App stands out as maybe the least intrusive option, providing a smooth way to monitor time without constant user interaction.

All in all, my experience with Hubstaff was really good. It’s a powerful tool that can strike a balance between invasiveness and effectiveness.

So, we can officially close down the discussion on whether Hubstaff is a red flag or not. It’s not.

My experience with Clockify

Clockify is a simple time-tracking software for individuals and teams. Although it is a feature-rich app, as you can use it for expense management and invoices, I still missed the in-depth options for the dashboard or time tracker, for example.

The user interface is quite straightforward, so there is a short learning curve regardless of the number of features this time-tracking software can offer.

Ultimately, Clockify is a solid free-time tracking solution with an extensive free plan. When it comes to the paid plans, Clockify adopted reasonable pricing.

Based on my experience, if you need in-depth time-tracking software as a solo entrepreneur, Clockify might not be the best option for you.

Nevertheless, if you want to have a simple time-tracking solution for your business with numerous other features that can replace other tools, for example, invoicing or expense management apps, Clockify could be a great option.

In addition, it could be an excellent alternative for agencies or client-facing teams, as it offers many advanced features to keep track of time, projects, and billable hours.

Overall, I had a positive experience when testing Clockify, and I think it is an okay time-tracking tool.

Hubstaff’s pros and cons

At this point in my Clockify vs Hubstaff review, it is time to check Hubstaff’s pros and cons!

Pros and Cons of Hubstaff

Hubstaff’s pros

First of all, Hubstaff is packed with features that make it a great tool for time tracking and productivity monitoring. Its dashboard is clean, customizable, and filled with helpful widgets like focus time, live activity, and screenshots.

Secondly, the timer is very flexible. You can track time spent manually or automatically, detect idle time, link tasks, and switch easily between the web, desktop, and mobile apps.

Moreover, Hubstaff has excellent location tracking and job site features, which are especially useful for managing field employees or mobile teams.

In addition, it offers strong admin controls. You can set detailed permissions for timers, use silent tracking, assign user roles, and manage approvals easily.

Lastly, Hubstaff has advanced reporting tools that let you schedule reports, choose from different export formats, and simplify payroll and client communication.

Hubstaff’s cons

Again, the only real downside I’ve noticed is that some features might feel invasive, like screenshots and activity monitoring. The good news is that these settings can be customized or turned off.

Clockify’s pros and cons

Pros and Cons of Clockify

Clockify’s pros

First of all, Clockify is a versatile time-tracking tool, as it works on all platforms and devices. You can utilize it on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone, and it offers a web version as well.

Secondly, it is a simple time-tracking app. Thanks to its straightforward functions, you can learn how to use Clockify fast.

Moreover, Clockify offers many additional features besides time tracking, such as expense management, invoicing, timesheet, and more, that allow businesses to implement this app in numerous workflows, replacing other apps.

Clockify also has some useful features for client-facing teams. With these features, businesses can track billable hours easily.

Lastly, Clockify’s free version includes some useful features that are typically part of paid plans.

Clockify’s cons

My first con is that an admin account is counted as one seat, and Clockify does not show it clearly in the pricing plans.

In addition, Clockify’s mobile app is slow and has some bugs.

Personally, Clockify’s user interface is old-fashioned and not as beautiful as Rize or some others. Nevertheless, this is just a personal opinion, so I will not add this as a con.

Alternatives to Hubstaff and Clockify

If you are still unsure about your pick after this Clockify and Hubstaff comparison, here are some other alternatives:

  • Rize: It is an AI-powered time tracker that has helped me a lot with focus and building more sustainable working habits. Works great for solo entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals.
  • Time Doctor: An app with robust time-tracking features and advanced analytics tools. It has employee monitoring, workforce, and productivity analytics features.
  • Toggl Track: It is a user-friendly time-tracking app that offers desktop and mobile apps and a web version as well. It’s particularly useful when managing teams.
  • Harvest: A popular time-tracking app with massive invoicing and reporting capabilities.
  • ClockShark: ClockShark is a cloud-based time-tracking and employee scheduling software built for field service businesses with crews working outside the office.

My pick: Clockify vs Hubstaff

Both Hubstaff and Clockify are among my best ten time tracking tools. Nonetheless, if I need to choose, I would probably go with Hubstaff, as it has a more user-friendly interface & preferred its features better during testing compared to Clockify.

But ultimately, it depends on your preferences. For example, for agencies, Clockify is probably a better time tracking app, as it has more advanced features for client work. For remote teams, I would choose Hubstaff over Clockify.

However, one thing is sure. These two software tools are among the most budget-friendly options when it comes to time tracking apps.

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As always, I will update this Clockify vs Hubstaff article over time so you guys have up-to-date information about these time tracking tools.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the disadvantages of Clockify?

During my testing, I identified two disadvantages of Clockify. My first con is that an admin account is counted as one seat, and Clockify does not show it clearly in the pricing plans. In addition, Clockify’s mobile app is slow and has some bugs.

Which is better, Hubstaff or Time Doctor?

Both time tracking software are among the top ones currently. For me, Hubstaff is slightly better than Time Doctor, as it offers more features & use cases for businesses. With Hubstaff, you access location tracking, project management tools, and a calendar as well. I especially valued the strong admin controls over the features.

Nevertheless, Time Doctor might be a better solution for remote teams. Time Doctor is a quite solid employee monitoring software with excellent features to measure employee productivity.

You can check out the full article here: Time Doctor vs Hubstaff 2025 | A Honest Comparison

Does Clockify take screenshots?

Clockify can take screenshots. However, it is an optional choice and depends on your workspace & admin settings. Also, it requires the desktop version of Clockify.

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