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Clockify vs n8n

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Clockify

Software

Free time tracker for teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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n8n

Software

The fair-code workflow automation tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Clockify the free plan stops at 5 users; n8n starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions
  • They diverge on capability: Clockify covers Timer & manual time entry, n8n covers Workflow automation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clockify and n8n actually diverge.

Attributes where Clockify and n8n differ
AttributeClockifyn8n
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extensionWeb, Docker, Self-hosted
Founded20172019

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 n8n

  • Workflow automation
  • Visual editor
  • Conditional execution
  • Looping
  • Error handling
  • Scheduling
  • Webhooks
  • REST API

What people use each for

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

Clockify

  • Employee time trackingnot n8n
  • Project time budgetsnot n8n
  • Client billingnot n8n
  • Productivity analysisnot n8n
  • Payroll calculationnot n8n

n8n

  • Building AI agents and workflow automation for technical teamsnot Clockify
  • Visual workflow design with capability to write custom JavaScript or Python codenot Clockify
  • Enterprise deployments with self-hosted or cloud optionsnot Clockify
  • Integrating 500+ pre-built applications with custom API connectionsnot 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

n8n

  • Starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions
  • Starter and Pro tiers restricted to Cloud hosting only, not self-hosted
  • Business tier requires 6 months minimum commitment at €667/month
  • SSO/SAML/LDAP authentication requires Business or Enterprise tier
  • Dedicated support with SLA available only on Enterprise plan

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

n8n

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the n8n 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 n8n if

  • You need workflow automation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Docker, Self-hosted.
  • You also want visual editor.
n8n review

Questions people ask

Is Clockify or n8n better?
Neither clearly leads. Clockify starts at Free and n8n at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clockify or n8n?
Clockify starts at Free and n8n at Free.
Does Clockify or n8n run on more platforms?
Clockify runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extension. n8n runs on Web, Docker, Self-hosted.
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 n8n is typically brought in for.
What can Clockify do that n8n cannot?
Clockify covers Timer & manual time entry, Timesheets, Calendar view, Projects & tasks. n8n covers Workflow automation, Visual editor, Conditional execution, Looping.
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