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Clockify vs Malwarebytes

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Clockify

Software

Free time tracker for teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Malwarebytes

Software

Protects every device, everywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Clockify the free plan stops at 5 users; Malwarebytes free version limited to on-demand scanning and removal; no real-time protection
  • They diverge on capability: Clockify covers Timer & manual time entry, Malwarebytes covers Malware detection & removal.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clockify and Malwarebytes actually diverge.

Attributes where Clockify and Malwarebytes differ
AttributeClockifyMalwarebytes
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extensionWindows, macOS, iOS, Android
Founded20172008

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 Malwarebytes

  • Malware detection & removal
  • Ransomware protection
  • Real-time protection
  • Anti-exploit
  • Anti-phishing
  • Browser Guard
  • VPN
  • Brute Force Protection

What people use each for

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

Clockify

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

Malwarebytes

  • Budget-conscious users performing manual scans via free versionnot Clockify
  • Organisations needing real-time malware and ransomware protection via Premium subscriptionnot Clockify
  • Users combining antivirus with privacy via Premium plus Privacy VPN bundlenot 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

Malwarebytes

  • Free version limited to on-demand scanning and removal; no real-time protection
  • Upgrade requires purchase of Malwarebytes Premium for automatic protection
  • Privacy VPN add-on requires separate subscription or bundle with Premium

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

Malwarebytes

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Malwarebytes review.

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 Malwarebytes if

  • You need malware detection & removal.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
  • You also want ransomware protection.
Malwarebytes review

Questions people ask

Is Clockify or Malwarebytes better?
Neither clearly leads. Clockify starts at Free and Malwarebytes at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clockify or Malwarebytes?
Clockify starts at Free and Malwarebytes at Free.
Does Clockify or Malwarebytes run on more platforms?
Clockify runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extension. Malwarebytes runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
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 Malwarebytes is typically brought in for.
What can Clockify do that Malwarebytes cannot?
Clockify covers Timer & manual time entry, Timesheets, Calendar view, Projects & tasks. Malwarebytes covers Malware detection & removal, Ransomware protection, Real-time protection, Anti-exploit.
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