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Clockify vs Kanbanize

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Clockify

Software

Free time tracker for teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kanbanize logo

Kanbanize

Software

Enterprise Kanban software for agile teams

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; Kanbanize no per user price or minimum user count is published, despite the page being headed simple pricing
  • They diverge on capability: Clockify covers Timer & manual time entry, Kanbanize covers Kanban boards.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clockify and Kanbanize actually diverge.

Attributes where Clockify and Kanbanize differ
AttributeClockifyKanbanize
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extensionWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20172012

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 Kanbanize

  • Kanban boards
  • Portfolio Kanban
  • Workflow automation
  • Analytics
  • Timeline
  • Azure DevOps
  • Slack
  • GitHub

Both cover

  • Jira

What people use each for

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

Clockify

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

Kanbanize

  • Kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teamsnot Clockify
  • Linking strategy and OKRs to delivery workflowsnot 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

Kanbanize

  • No per user price or minimum user count is published, despite the page being headed simple pricing
  • Automation rules are a paid add on on both plans, capped at 300 on Standard
  • SSO is a paid add on rather than included at either tier
  • File storage is 100 GB on Standard against 1 TB on Enterprise, and API calls are capped on Standard without the limit being stated
  • A dedicated cloud instance, IP whitelisting and 24/7 support are Enterprise only

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

Kanbanize

On request
  • Team$149/month
    • 15 users
    • Unlimited boards
    • Kanban analytics
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • SSO
    • Advanced security

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 Kanbanize if

  • You need kanban boards.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want portfolio kanban.
Kanbanize review

Questions people ask

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