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Clockify vs TeamViewer

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Clockify

All industries

Free time tracker for teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TeamViewer logo

TeamViewer

Communication & Collaboration

Remote access and support software from Germany, used for connecting to computers anywhere

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; TeamViewer pricing page gates all figures behind plan selection with no listed price for its Teams and Tensor Enterprise tiers, which are described as a fully customized license requiring sales contact

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clockify and TeamViewer actually diverge.

Attributes where Clockify and TeamViewer differ
AttributeClockifyTeamViewer
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extensionWeb
CategoryAll industriesCommunication & Collaboration
Founded2017Unknown

Identical on both: 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 TeamViewer

Nothing recorded that Clockify does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Clockify

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

TeamViewer

No use cases recorded yet. See the TeamViewer review.

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

TeamViewer

  • Pricing page gates all figures behind plan selection with no listed price for its Teams and Tensor Enterprise tiers, which are described as a fully customized license requiring sales contact
  • Add-on modules (Asset Management, Endpoint Protection, Device Monitoring, Assist AR Lite, Mobile Device Management) are sold separately from the core license, only offered with a 30-day free trial before charges apply

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

TeamViewer

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the TeamViewer 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 TeamViewer if

Nothing in the data separates TeamViewer from Clockify on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

TeamViewer review

Questions people ask

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