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Clockify vs LiquidPlanner

Clockify logo

Clockify

Calendars

Free time tracker for teams

From
Free
Rated
-
LiquidPlanner logo

LiquidPlanner

Project Management

Predictive project management

From
On request
Rated
-

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; LiquidPlanner rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up
  • They diverge on capability: Clockify covers Timer & manual time entry, LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clockify and LiquidPlanner actually diverge.

Attributes where Clockify and LiquidPlanner differ
AttributeClockifyLiquidPlanner
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extensionWeb
CategoryCalendarsProject Management
Founded20172006

Identical on both: 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 LiquidPlanner

  • Predictive scheduling
  • Resource management
  • Time tracking
  • Analytics
  • Workload management
  • Salesforce
  • Slack
  • SOC 2

Both cover

  • Jira

What people use each for

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

Clockify

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

LiquidPlanner

  • 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

LiquidPlanner

  • Rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up

Pricing, plan by plan

Clockify

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited time tracking
    • Up to 5 users
    • Timer, timesheet, auto-tracker, calendar
  • Basic$4.99/month
    • All Free features
    • Kiosk access, bulk editing, project templates
    • Time import/export
  • Standard$6.99/month
    • All Basic features
    • Invoicing, time-off management, approvals
    • QuickBooks integration, overtime tracking
  • Pro$9.99/month
    • All Standard features
    • Scheduling, forecasting, expenses, GPS tracking
    • Custom fields, labor cost analysis, budgeting

LiquidPlanner

On request
  • Essentials$15/month
    • Project management
    • Basic scheduling
  • Professional$25/month
    • Predictive scheduling
    • Resource management
    • Analytics

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 LiquidPlanner if

  • You need predictive scheduling.
  • You also want resource management.

Questions people ask

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

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Clockify: How much does Clockify cost?

Clockify Free is free for up to 5 users with unlimited time tracking. Paid plans per-seat per-month are Basic $4.99, Standard $6.99, Pro $9.99, and Enterprise $14.99 (monthly). Annual billing offers 20% discount.

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LiquidPlanner: How is Tempo timesheets pricing calculated for my organization?

Pricing is per-user per month and scales based on organization size. For 1-10 users: $1.00/user; 11-100 users: $5.21/user; 101-250 users: $3.66/user; scaling down to $0.25-$0.39/user for organizations with 5,000+ users.

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Clockify: Can I use Clockify for free?

Yes, Clockify Free offers unlimited time tracking, timer, timesheet, auto-tracker, calendar, and reports for up to 5 users.

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LiquidPlanner: What license matching requirement exists for Tempo?

Your Tempo license size must match your Jira license size, with a user defined as anyone who can log into Jira.

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Clockify: How much savings do I get with annual billing?

Annual billing saves 20% versus monthly. For example, Basic is $3.99/seat annually ($47.88/year) versus $4.99/seat monthly ($59.88/year).

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LiquidPlanner: Is there a free trial for Tempo timesheets?

Yes, Tempo offers a free trial available through the Atlassian Marketplace.

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Clockify: What is the most expensive Clockify plan?

Enterprise plan is $14.99/seat/month (monthly) or $11.99/seat/month (annual) and includes SSO, custom subdomain, SCIM provisioning, audit logs, and account controls.

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LiquidPlanner: What deployment options are available for Tempo?

Both Cloud and Data Center deployment options are offered, with annual billing available.

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