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Clockify vs HiBob

Clockify logo

Clockify

Software

Free time tracker for teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
HiBob logo

HiBob

Software

Modern HR for modern businesses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Clockify has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Clockify the free plan stops at 5 users; HiBob pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote
  • They diverge on capability: Clockify covers Timer & manual time entry, HiBob covers Core HR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clockify and HiBob actually diverge.

Attributes where Clockify and HiBob differ
AttributeClockifyHiBob
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extensionWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20172015

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 Clockify

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

Only in HiBob

  • Core HR
  • Onboarding
  • Time Off Management
  • Performance Management
  • Compensation
  • People Analytics
  • Engagement
  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Clockify

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

HiBob

  • Core HR system of record with automated workflowsnot Clockify
  • Performance management, learning and skills trackingnot Clockify
  • US and UK payroll, benefits and time trackingnot Clockify
  • Workforce planning and compensation review cyclesnot Clockify
  • Employee self-service for a distributed workforcenot 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

HiBob

  • Pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for custom quote
  • Limited payroll functionality compared to dedicated payroll platforms
  • Smaller integration ecosystem compared to larger HR platforms

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

HiBob

On request
  • Bob$undefined/month
    • Core HR
    • Onboarding
    • Time Off

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.
Clockify review

Choose HiBob if

  • You need core hr.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want onboarding.
HiBob review

Questions people ask

Is Clockify or HiBob better?
Neither clearly leads. Clockify starts at Free and HiBob at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clockify or HiBob?
Clockify has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Clockify and On request for HiBob.
Does Clockify or HiBob run on more platforms?
Clockify runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extension. HiBob runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Clockify for free?
Yes. Clockify has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. HiBob starts at On request.
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 HiBob is typically brought in for.
What can Clockify do that HiBob cannot?
Clockify covers Timer & manual time entry, Timesheets, Calendar view, Projects & tasks. HiBob covers Core HR, Onboarding, Time Off Management, Performance Management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

HiBob: What modules does HiBob include?

HiBob includes Core HR, Time & Attendance, Performance & Goals, Compensation Management, Global Operations, and Analytics modules that can be selected based on organizational needs.

Source
HiBob: How is HiBob pricing calculated?

HiBob pricing is customized based on company size (1-49, 50-199, 200-999, or 1,000+ employees) and the specific modules selected. Pricing is on a per-employee basis.

Source
HiBob: Does HiBob offer a mobile app?

Yes, HiBob includes mobile app access as part of all plans, allowing employees to manage their HR tasks on the go.

Source
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