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Clockwise vs Marvel

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Clockwise

Software

Intelligent calendar management for teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Marvel logo

Marvel

Software

Rapid prototyping and design platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Clockwise service discontinued and shut down on March 27, 2026; Marvel pricing is not shown on the product pages
  • They diverge on capability: Clockwise covers Focus Time protection, Marvel covers Drag-and-drop prototyping.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clockwise and Marvel actually diverge.

Attributes where Clockwise and Marvel differ
AttributeClockwiseMarvel
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWebWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android
Founded20162013

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 Clockwise

  • Focus Time protection
  • Meeting optimization
  • Scheduling links
  • Team analytics
  • Conflict resolution
  • Google Calendar
  • Zoom
  • Asana

Only in Marvel

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

Both cover

  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Clockwise

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

Marvel

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

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Clockwise

  • Service discontinued and shut down on March 27, 2026
  • All user data was deleted upon shutdown
  • Integration with Asana was removed during product lifecycle

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

Clockwise

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Focus Time
    • Meeting optimization
    • Personal analytics
  • Teams$6.75/month
    • Team analytics
    • Flexible meetings
    • Admin controls

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 Clockwise if

  • You need focus time protection.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want meeting optimization.
Clockwise 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 Clockwise or Marvel better?
Neither clearly leads. Clockwise 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, Clockwise or Marvel?
Clockwise starts at Free and Marvel at Free.
Does Clockwise or Marvel run on more platforms?
Clockwise runs on Web. Marvel runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Clockwise for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Clockwise best used for?
Clockwise is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Marvel is typically brought in for.
What can Clockwise do that Marvel cannot?
Clockwise covers Focus Time protection, Meeting optimization, Scheduling links, Team analytics. Marvel covers Drag-and-drop prototyping, User testing, Animations, Interactions. Both handle Slack.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Clockwise: What happened to Clockwise?

Clockwise was acquired by Salesforce and shut down on March 27, 2026. The company announced the team was joining Salesforce to work on Agentforce. User data was deleted and prorated refunds were issued to paying customers.

Source
Clockwise: What integrations did Clockwise support?

Clockwise integrated with Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Slack, and previously Asana (though this integration was discontinued).

Source
Clockwise: What were Clockwise's key features?

Clockwise offered AI-powered focus time protection, automatic meeting buffers, Slack status sync, smart lunch breaks, and team calendar synchronization to optimize schedules and prevent burnout.

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