# ActivityWatch vs Clockify

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Clockify

| Attribute | ActivityWatch | Clockify |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 59.8 (43% (low)) | 70.9 (54% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 51 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 19,243 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open-source time tracking application that monitors applications and websites you use on your device. It prioritizes privacy by storing all activity data locally rather than uploading to cloud servers, giving you complete control over your information. It is indexed under Time Tracking.","source":"https://activitywatch.net","question":"What is ActivityWatch?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"ActivityWatch is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MPL-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://activitywatch.net","question":"Is ActivityWatch free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"ActivityWatch supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://activitywatch.net","question":"What platforms does ActivityWatch support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. ActivityWatch can be deployed on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://activitywatch.net","question":"Can ActivityWatch be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. ActivityWatch is published under the MPL-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/activitywatch/activitywatch","question":"Is ActivityWatch open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"A platform that allows teams to log work hours across projects and tasks, track time spent on activities, manage employee schedules and time off, and generate reports for payroll calculation and client invoicing. It is indexed under Time Tracking.","source":"https://clockify.me/pricing","question":"What is Clockify?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Clockify offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $3.99 per user per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://clockify.me/pricing","question":"Is Clockify free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Clockify supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://clockify.me/pricing","question":"What platforms does Clockify support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Clockify, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://clockify.me/pricing","question":"Can Clockify be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 22 integrations for Clockify, including Asana, Azure, ClickUp, Freshdesk, GitHub, GitLab, Google Calendar and Help Scout, plus 14 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://clockify.me/pricing","question":"What does Clockify integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Clockify is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://clockify.me/pricing","question":"Where is Clockify available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | 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 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. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"open_source","idle_timeout_detection":true,"browser_extension_stopwatch":true,"automated_background_activity_tracking":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"freemium","manual_timesheet_entry":true,"project_and_task_hierarchy":true,"browser_extension_stopwatch":true,"geofencing_gps_tracking_mobile":true,"billable_hourly_rates_invoicing":true,"jira_asana_trello_native_extensions":true,"automated_background_activity_tracking":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 88 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Asana"},{"name":"Azure"},{"name":"ClickUp"},{"name":"Freshdesk"},{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"GitLab"},{"name":"Google Calendar"},{"name":"Help Scout"},{"name":"Jira"},{"name":"Outlook"},{"name":"Plaky"},{"name":"Pumble"},{"name":"Salesforce"},{"name":"Trello"},{"name":"Wrike"},{"name":"Xero"},{"name":"YouTrack"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"QuickBooks","category":"accounting","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Teamwork","category":"project_management","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Todoist","category":"task_management","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Peppol","category":"invoicing","direction":"outbound"}]` |
| language.primary | Python | - |
| license.spdx | MPL-2.0 | - |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"freemium","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free forever","features":["Automated activity tracking","Local storage","Browser extensions","REST API","Dashboard","Activity browser","JSON export"],"description":"Complete access with no feature gates or usage limits","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$5/month","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Optional subscription to support ongoing development","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free with optional Pro subscription from $5/month","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://activitywatch.net","retrievedAt":"2026-10-15T20:29:34.781Z","startingPrice":{"amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free tier","features":["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","Time organization by project, client, task, and tag","Access controls","Bulk operations","Timesheet submission"],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Basic","summary":"$3.99/seat/mo (billed annually) or $4.99/seat/mo (monthly)","features":["All Free features","Add time for others","Hide time and pages","Required fields","Bulk edit","Decimal format","Time audit","Time estimates","Customize export","Project templates","Historical rates","Import time","Import users","Breaks","Favorite entries","Split time","Export & share data","Billable rates"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":3.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"From $3.99/seat/month (billed annually). Free tier available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://clockify.me/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-28T21:09:01.764Z","startingPrice":{"unit":"seat","amount":3.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":5,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":3.99,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 8 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.14.1","date":"2026-10-10T19:18:45Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.14.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.14.0","date":"2026-10-06T13:38:25Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.14.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.14.0b8","date":"2026-09-18T18:01:33Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.14.0b8"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.14.0b7","date":"2026-09-18T07:14:50Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.14.0b7"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.14.0b6","date":"2026-09-17T17:56:20Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.14.0b6"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.14.0b5-research","date":"2026-09-09T12:21:58Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.14.0b5-research"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.14.0b5","date":"2026-09-07T15:45:40Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.14.0b5"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.14.0b4-research","date":"2026-08-20T13:15:13Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.14.0b4-research"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.14.0b4","date":"2026-08-20T12:20:38Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.14.0b4"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.14.0b3-research","date":"2026-08-06T12:38:34Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.14.0b3-research"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.14.0b3","date":"2026-07-28T13:39:58Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.14.0b3"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.14.0b2","date":"2026-07-22T13:50:25Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.14.0b2"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.14.0b1","date":"2026-05-07T12:04:28Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.14.0b1"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.13.2","date":"2024-10-05T13:47:17Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.13.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.13.1","date":"2024-06-10T15:19:12Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.13.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.13.0","date":"2024-06-04T13:07:35Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.13.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.12.3b19","date":"2024-05-11T13:55:04Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.12.3b19"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.12.3b18","date":"2024-05-07T19:33:55Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.12.3b18"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.12.3b17","date":"2024-05-06T17:18:27Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.12.3b17"},{"url":"https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/releases/tag/v0.12.3b16","date":"2024-01-06T09:12:06Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.12.3b16"}]` | - |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 99.99 |
| security.trust_center | - | https://clockify.me/flsa-compliance |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2FActivityWatch%2Factivitywatch&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Time Tracking)

| Capability | ActivityWatch | Clockify |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Manual timesheet entry | - | ✓ |
| Browser extension stopwatch | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated background activity tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Project and task hierarchy | - | ✓ |
| Billable hourly rates invoicing | - | ✓ |
| Employee screenshot surveillance | - | - |
| Idle timeout detection | ✓ | - |
| Geofencing gps tracking mobile | - | ✓ |
| Jira asana trello native extensions | - | ✓ |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | Open source | Freemium |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:12:38.447Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*