ActivityWatch vs Clockify
On the evidence we track, Clockify leads this comparison with a composite score of 71/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for time tracking. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
ActivityWatch
An application that records which programs and websites you use on your computer throughout the day, keeping all information stored locally on your device. Designed for users who want to understand their digital habits while maintaining complete privacy with no cloud synchronization.
Clockify
LeaderClockify is a time tracking and timesheet application used by millions to monitor work hours, manage projects, and handle billing. It offers multiple tracking methods including timers, kiosks, and manual entry, with features for team management, expense tracking, and integration with popular work tools.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
ActivityWatch
Free with optional Pro subscription from $5/month
- FreeFree
- Automated activity tracking
- Local storage
- Browser extensions
- REST API
- Dashboard
- +2 more
- Pro$5/month
Clockify
LeaderFrom $3.99/seat/month (billed annually). Free tier available.
- FreeFree
- Unlimited time tracking
- Up to 4 invited users
- Mobile app, desktop app, and browser extension
- Calendar integration (Outlook and Google Calendar)
- 80+ web app integrations
- +4 more
- Basic$3.99/seat/mo (billed annually) or $4.99/seat/mo (monthly)
- All Free features
- Add time for others
- Hide time and pages
- Required fields
- Bulk edit
- +13 more
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
ActivityWatch
Not documented yet.
Clockify
Leader- Asana
- Azure
- ClickUp
- Freshdesk
- GitHub
- GitLab
- Google Calendar
- Help Scout
- Jira
- Outlook
- Plaky
- Pumble
- Salesforce
- Trello
- Wrike
- Xero
- YouTrack
- Zapier
- QuickBooks
- Teamwork
- Todoist
- Peppol
ActivityWatch or Clockify: which one depends on you
A composite score cannot know your constraints. Describe them and both get re-weighted against what you actually need, with the evidence behind every position.
Free to run, no account needed to start. How the evaluation works
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.