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Clockify vs Focus@Will

Clockify logo

Clockify

All industries

Free time tracker for teams

From
Free
Rated
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Focus@Will logo

Focus@Will

Productivity

Music and sounds designed to enhance focus and productivity

From
Free
Rated
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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Clockify the free plan stops at 5 users; Focus@Will the App Store listing (seller Dulcetta Inc) states the free trial is limited to 7 days, after which a paid subscription is required to continue using the music and features
  • They diverge on capability: Clockify covers Timer & manual time entry, Focus@Will covers Curated focus music.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clockify and Focus@Will actually diverge.

Attributes where Clockify and Focus@Will differ
AttributeClockifyFocus@Will
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extensionWeb, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows
CategoryAll industriesProductivity
Founded20172011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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 Clockify

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

Only in Focus@Will

  • Curated focus music
  • Multiple music channels
  • Built-in focus timer
  • Focus statistics
  • Different music genres
  • Offline access
  • Cross-platform sync
  • Volume control

What people use each for

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

Clockify

  • Employee time trackingnot Focus@Will
  • Project time budgetsnot Focus@Will
  • Client billingnot Focus@Will
  • Productivity analysisnot Focus@Will
  • Payroll calculationnot Focus@Will

Focus@Will

  • Productivitynot Clockify
  • Collaborationnot Clockify
  • Task managementnot Clockify
  • Organizationnot Clockify

Where each one falls short

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

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

Focus@Will

  • The App Store listing (seller Dulcetta Inc) states the free trial is limited to 7 days, after which a paid subscription is required to continue using the music and features
  • The same listing states a 30 day money-back guarantee applies to the subscription, implying no refund is available after that window

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Focus@Will

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited access to music
    • Basic 25-min timer
    • Ads
  • Basic$4.95/month
    • Unlimited music access
    • Custom timers
    • No ads
  • Pro$9.95/month
    • Everything in Basic
    • Advanced analytics
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

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.

Choose Focus@Will if

  • You need curated focus music.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
  • You also want multiple music channels.

Questions people ask

Is Clockify or Focus@Will better?
Neither clearly leads. Clockify starts at Free and Focus@Will at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clockify or Focus@Will?
Clockify starts at Free and Focus@Will at Free.
Does Clockify or Focus@Will run on more platforms?
Clockify runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extension. Focus@Will runs on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
Can I use Clockify for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Clockify best used for?
Clockify is most often used for employee time tracking, project time budgets, client billing, productivity analysis. Of those, employee time tracking and project time budgets are not what Focus@Will is typically brought in for.
What can Clockify do that Focus@Will cannot?
Clockify covers Timer & manual time entry, Timesheets, Calendar view, Projects & tasks. Focus@Will covers Curated focus music, Multiple music channels, Built-in focus timer, Focus statistics.

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