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Abstract vs Clockify

Abstract logo

Abstract

Design Tools

Design version control and asset management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full review
Clockify logo

Clockify

All industries

Free time tracker for teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Abstract the product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm; Clockify the free plan stops at 5 users
  • They diverge on capability: Abstract covers Version control, Clockify covers Timer & manual time entry.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Abstract and Clockify actually diverge.

Attributes where Abstract and Clockify differ
AttributeAbstractClockify
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsMacos, WebWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extension
CategoryDesign ToolsAll industries
Founded20152017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Abstract

  • Version control
  • Branching & merging
  • Asset library
  • Design tokens
  • Collaboration
  • File management
  • Comments
  • Activity tracking

Only in Clockify

  • Timer & manual time entry
  • Timesheets
  • Calendar view
  • Projects & tasks
  • Reports & analytics
  • Team dashboard
  • Kiosk mode
  • Offline mode

Both cover

  • Jira
  • SOC2
  • GDPR

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Abstract

  • Design systemsnot Clockify
  • Version controlnot Clockify
  • Asset managementnot Clockify
  • Team collaborationnot Clockify

Clockify

  • Employee time trackingnot Abstract
  • Project time budgetsnot Abstract
  • Client billingnot Abstract
  • Productivity analysisnot Abstract
  • Payroll calculationnot Abstract

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Abstract

  • The product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm
  • Built around Sketch files, so it never covered teams that moved to Figma

Clockify

  • The free plan stops at 5 users
  • Free accounts are throttled to 30 API requests per hour and 3 webhooks
  • Reporting on the free plan only covers a 1 month range
  • Invoicing needs Standard at $5.49 per seat per month and GPS tracking needs Pro at $7.99
  • SSO, SCIM provisioning, a custom subdomain and the audit log are Enterprise only at $11.99 per seat per month

Pricing, plan by plan

Abstract

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 shared library
    • Basic version control
    • 2 team members
  • Pro$12/month
    • Unlimited libraries
    • Full version control
    • Unlimited team members
  • Enterprise$50/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced admin controls
    • Compliance & security

Clockify

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited users
    • Unlimited projects
    • Time tracking
  • Basic$3.99/user/month
    • Bulk edit
    • Billable rates
    • Rounding
  • Standard$5.49/user/month
    • Timesheet approvals
    • Invoicing
    • Scheduled reports
  • Pro$7.99/user/month
    • Profit & loss
    • GPS tracking
    • Screenshots

Which should you pick?

Choose Abstract if

  • You need version control.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Macos, Web.
  • You also want branching & merging.
Abstract review

Choose Clockify if

  • You need timer & manual time entry.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extension.
  • You also want timesheets.
Clockify review

Questions people ask

Is Abstract or Clockify better?
Neither clearly leads. Abstract starts at Free and Clockify at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Abstract or Clockify?
Abstract starts at Free and Clockify at Free.
Does Abstract or Clockify run on more platforms?
Abstract runs on Macos, Web. Clockify runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extension.
Can I use Abstract for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Abstract best used for?
Abstract is most often used for design systems, version control, asset management, team collaboration. Of those, design systems and version control are not what Clockify is typically brought in for.
What can Abstract do that Clockify cannot?
Abstract covers Version control, Branching & merging, Asset library, Design tokens. Clockify covers Timer & manual time entry, Timesheets, Calendar view, Projects & tasks. Both handle Jira, SOC2, GDPR.
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