Software · head to head
Akiflow vs Clockwise
The short version
- Only Clockwise has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Akiflow no native data export feature - tasks cannot be exported to CSV, JSON, or other standard formats; Clockwise service discontinued and shut down on March 27, 2026
- They diverge on capability: Akiflow covers Universal inbox, Clockwise covers Focus Time protection.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Akiflow and Clockwise actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Akiflow
- Universal inbox
- Time blocking
- Command bar
- Drag-and-drop scheduling
- Recurring tasks
- Outlook
- Todoist
- Trello
Only in Clockwise
- Focus Time protection
- Meeting optimization
- Scheduling links
- Team analytics
- Conflict resolution
- Zoom
- Chrome-extension support
Both cover
- Google Calendar
- Asana
- Slack
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Akiflow
- Productivitynot Clockwise
- Collaborationnot Clockwise
- Task managementnot Clockwise
- Organizationnot Clockwise
Clockwise
- Schedulingnot Akiflow
- Appointment bookingnot Akiflow
- Time trackingnot Akiflow
- Resource managementnot Akiflow
- Team coordinationnot Akiflow
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Akiflow
- No native data export feature - tasks cannot be exported to CSV, JSON, or other standard formats
- Mobile app integrations limited to 7 native apps compared to 30+ on desktop and web versions
- Designed for individual users only with no team collaboration features or shared workspaces
- No native project management capabilities to group related tasks or track project-level progress
- Limited task-to-event conversion functionality restricting workflow flexibility
Clockwise
- Service discontinued and shut down on March 27, 2026
- All user data was deleted upon shutdown
- Integration with Asana was removed during product lifecycle
Pricing, plan by plan
Akiflow
$19/month- Pro$34/month
- Universal task inbox from 30+ apps
- Time blocking with calendar integration
- Aki AI assistant
- Pro Annual$19/month
- Universal task inbox from 30+ apps
- Time blocking with calendar integration
- Aki AI assistant
Clockwise
Free- FreeFree
- Focus Time
- Meeting optimization
- Personal analytics
- Teams$6.75/month
- Team analytics
- Flexible meetings
- Admin controls
Which should you pick?
Choose Akiflow if
- You need universal inbox.
- You work on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
- You also want time blocking.
Choose Clockwise if
- You need focus time protection.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want meeting optimization.
Questions people ask
- Is Akiflow or Clockwise better?
- Neither clearly leads. Akiflow starts at $19/month and Clockwise at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Akiflow or Clockwise?
- Clockwise has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19/month for Akiflow and Free for Clockwise.
- Does Akiflow or Clockwise run on more platforms?
- Akiflow runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. Clockwise runs on Web.
- Can I use Clockwise for free?
- Yes. Clockwise has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Akiflow starts at $19/month.
- What is Akiflow best used for?
- Akiflow is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization. Of those, productivity and collaboration are not what Clockwise is typically brought in for.
- What can Akiflow do that Clockwise cannot?
- Akiflow covers Universal inbox, Time blocking, Command bar, Drag-and-drop scheduling. Clockwise covers Focus Time protection, Meeting optimization, Scheduling links, Team analytics. Both handle Google Calendar, Asana, Slack, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Akiflow: Does Akiflow offer a free trial?
Yes, Akiflow provides a 7-day free trial with full feature access and no credit card required initially, though credit card details are needed to start. You can extend the trial to 14 days by booking a 1:1 onboarding call with the team.
SourceClockwise: What happened to Clockwise?
Clockwise was acquired by Salesforce and shut down on March 27, 2026. The company announced the team was joining Salesforce to work on Agentforce. User data was deleted and prorated refunds were issued to paying customers.
SourceAkiflow: What apps does Akiflow integrate with?
Akiflow has native integrations with 18+ apps including Slack, Gmail, Notion, Asana, ClickUp, Zoom, Google Calendar, Trello, Todoist, Jira, GitHub, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook. It also connects with 9,000 additional apps through Zapier and IFTTT.
SourceClockwise: What integrations did Clockwise support?
Clockwise integrated with Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Slack, and previously Asana (though this integration was discontinued).
SourceAkiflow: Can I use Akiflow offline?
The desktop app for Mac and Windows supports offline mode, allowing you to work without an internet connection and automatically syncing all changes once you reconnect.
SourceClockwise: What were Clockwise's key features?
Clockwise offered AI-powered focus time protection, automatic meeting buffers, Slack status sync, smart lunch breaks, and team calendar synchronization to optimize schedules and prevent burnout.
SourceAkiflow: Does Akiflow support team collaboration?
No, Akiflow is designed exclusively for individual power users. There are no team plans, no enterprise tier, and no freemium option. Users can share availability with others via email links but cannot collaborate directly within the app.
SourceAkiflow: What devices can I use Akiflow on?
Akiflow is available on Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android with real-time syncing across all platforms. Mobile apps provide task capture, schedule viewing, and Siri integration on iOS.
SourceAkiflow: How much does Akiflow cost?
Akiflow costs $34/month billed monthly or $19/month billed annually ($228/year). There is no free plan, only a 7-day trial. Students, researchers, and healthcare workers can apply for discounts.
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