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Clockwise vs n8n

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Clockwise

Software

Intelligent calendar management 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: Clockwise service discontinued and shut down on March 27, 2026; n8n starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions
  • They diverge on capability: Clockwise covers Focus Time protection, n8n covers Workflow automation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clockwise and n8n actually diverge.

Attributes where Clockwise and n8n differ
AttributeClockwisen8n
PlatformsWebWeb, Docker, Self-hosted
Founded20162019

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 Clockwise

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

Only in n8n

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

Both cover

  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Clockwise

  • Schedulingnot n8n
  • Appointment bookingnot n8n
  • Time trackingnot n8n
  • Resource managementnot n8n
  • Team coordinationnot n8n

n8n

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

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

Clockwise

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

n8n

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the n8n review.

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 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 Clockwise or n8n better?
Neither clearly leads. Clockwise 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, Clockwise or n8n?
Clockwise starts at Free and n8n at Free.
Does Clockwise or n8n run on more platforms?
Clockwise runs on Web. n8n runs on Web, Docker, Self-hosted.
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 n8n is typically brought in for.
What can Clockwise do that n8n cannot?
Clockwise covers Focus Time protection, Meeting optimization, Scheduling links, Team analytics. n8n covers Workflow automation, Visual editor, Conditional execution, Looping. 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.

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Clockwise: What integrations did Clockwise support?

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

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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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