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Clockify vs Podio

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Clockify

Software

Free time tracker for teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Podio logo

Podio

Software

The flexible team collaboration platform

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; Podio the free plan stops at 5 users and 100 items across the whole organisation
  • They diverge on capability: Clockify covers Timer & manual time entry, Podio covers Workspaces.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clockify and Podio actually diverge.

Attributes where Clockify and Podio differ
AttributeClockifyPodio
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extensionWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20172009

Identical on both: pricing model (freemium), 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 Podio

  • Workspaces
  • Apps
  • Workflows
  • Tasks
  • Calendar
  • Slack
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox

Both cover

  • SSL
  • GDPR

What people use each for

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

Clockify

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

Podio

  • Building custom workspaces and apps without codenot Clockify
  • Project and task management for a small teamnot Clockify
  • Client collaboration with external users on the paid plansnot Clockify
  • Simple workflow automation between appsnot 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

Podio

  • The free plan stops at 5 users and 100 items across the whole organisation
  • Workflow automation is capped at 25,000 actions a month even on Premium at $19.20 per user
  • API access is a paid add-on from $23 a month, and higher call rates run to $159
  • Extra automation is billed separately, from $39 up to $559 a month
  • Visual reports, email integrations and PDF generation all require 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

Podio

On request
  • FreeFree
    • 5 employees
    • Basic features
  • Basic$7.2/month
    • Unlimited employees
    • User management
    • Automations

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 Podio if

  • You need workspaces.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want apps.
Podio review

Questions people ask

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