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Clockify vs Marvel

Clockify logo

Clockify

All industries

Free time tracker for teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Marvel logo

Marvel

Design Tools

Rapid prototyping and design platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Clockify the free plan stops at 5 users; Marvel pricing is not shown on the product pages
  • They diverge on capability: Clockify covers Timer & manual time entry, Marvel covers Drag-and-drop prototyping.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clockify and Marvel actually diverge.

Attributes where Clockify and Marvel differ
AttributeClockifyMarvel
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extensionWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android
CategoryAll industriesDesign Tools
Founded20172013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Marvel

  • Drag-and-drop prototyping
  • User testing
  • Animations
  • Interactions
  • User research
  • Analytics
  • Handoff tools
  • Feedback

Both cover

  • Trello
  • Jira
  • GDPR
  • SOC2

What people use each for

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

Clockify

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

Marvel

  • Wireframing and clickable prototypesnot Clockify
  • User testing on a prototype before buildnot Clockify
  • Developer handoff with automatic design specsnot Clockify
  • Sharing prototypes with stakeholders for feedbacknot 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

Marvel

  • Pricing is not shown on the product pages
  • User research capability comes through Ballpark rather than being native to Marvel

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

Marvel

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 project
    • Unlimited screens
    • Basic prototyping
  • Professional$12/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Unlimited screens
    • Advanced prototyping
  • Team$80/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Unlimited users
    • Team workspace

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 Marvel if

  • You need drag-and-drop prototyping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want user testing.
Marvel review

Questions people ask

Is Clockify or Marvel better?
Neither clearly leads. Clockify starts at Free and Marvel at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clockify or Marvel?
Clockify starts at Free and Marvel at Free.
Does Clockify or Marvel run on more platforms?
Clockify runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extension. Marvel runs on Windows, Macos, Web, 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 Marvel is typically brought in for.
What can Clockify do that Marvel cannot?
Clockify covers Timer & manual time entry, Timesheets, Calendar view, Projects & tasks. Marvel covers Drag-and-drop prototyping, User testing, Animations, Interactions. Both handle Trello, Jira, GDPR, SOC2.
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