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Clockify vs SavvyCal

Clockify logo

Clockify

Software

Free time tracker for teams

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Free
Rated
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SavvyCal logo

SavvyCal

Software

Scheduling that puts your recipients first

From
Free
Rated
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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Clockify the free plan stops at 5 users; SavvyCal fewer native third-party integrations compared to Calendly
  • They diverge on capability: Clockify covers Timer & manual time entry, SavvyCal covers Calendar overlay.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clockify and SavvyCal actually diverge.

Attributes where Clockify and SavvyCal differ
AttributeClockifySavvyCal
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extensionWeb
Founded20172020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 SavvyCal

  • Calendar overlay
  • Personalized links
  • Priority scheduling
  • Time zone detection
  • Recipient experience focus
  • Zoom
  • Zapier
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook

What people use each for

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

Clockify

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

SavvyCal

  • Schedulingnot Clockify
  • Appointment bookingnot Clockify
  • Time trackingnot Clockify
  • Resource managementnot Clockify
  • Team coordinationnot 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

SavvyCal

  • Fewer native third-party integrations compared to Calendly
  • Limited automation workflows compared to enterprise solutions
  • Smaller user base means less marketplace ecosystem

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

SavvyCal

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 scheduling link
    • 1 calendar connection
    • Basic scheduling
  • Standard$12/month
    • 6 scheduling links
    • 3 calendar connections
    • Payment collection
  • Pro$40/month
    • Unlimited scheduling links
    • Unlimited calendars
    • Admin access

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 SavvyCal if

  • You need calendar overlay.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want personalized links.

Questions people ask

Is Clockify or SavvyCal better?
Neither clearly leads. Clockify starts at Free and SavvyCal at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clockify or SavvyCal?
Clockify starts at Free and SavvyCal at Free.
Does Clockify or SavvyCal run on more platforms?
Clockify runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extension. SavvyCal runs on Web.
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 SavvyCal is typically brought in for.
What can Clockify do that SavvyCal cannot?
Clockify covers Timer & manual time entry, Timesheets, Calendar view, Projects & tasks. SavvyCal covers Calendar overlay, Personalized links, Priority scheduling, Time zone detection. Both handle Google Calendar, Outlook.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SavvyCal: Does SavvyCal have a free plan?

Yes. SavvyCal offers a free plan with one active scheduling link and one calendar connection for basic individual use.

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SavvyCal: What makes SavvyCal different from Calendly?

SavvyCal uniquely allows recipients to see their own calendar overlaid with your availability, making it easier to find matching times without browsing a list of open slots.

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SavvyCal: What calendar platforms does SavvyCal integrate with?

SavvyCal integrates with iCloud Calendar, Outlook, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams to prevent double-bookings and sync availability.

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