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Clockwise vs Nifty

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Clockwise

Software

Intelligent calendar management for teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nifty logo

Nifty

Software

The operating system for your workflow

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Clockwise has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Clockwise service discontinued and shut down on March 27, 2026; Nifty the free plan allows 100 MB of storage and 2 active projects
  • They diverge on capability: Clockwise covers Focus Time protection, Nifty covers Tasks.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clockwise and Nifty actually diverge.

Attributes where Clockwise and Nifty differ
AttributeClockwiseNifty
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20162017

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 Clockwise

  • Focus Time protection
  • Meeting optimization
  • Scheduling links
  • Team analytics
  • Conflict resolution
  • Google Calendar
  • Asana
  • Chrome-extension support

Only in Nifty

  • Tasks
  • Milestones
  • Docs
  • Chat
  • Time tracking
  • Google Workspace
  • SOC 2
  • Ios support

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Zoom
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Clockwise

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

Nifty

  • Project management with milestones, docs and team chat in one workspacenot Clockwise
  • Tracking client projects with guest access and time trackingnot 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

Nifty

  • The free plan allows 100 MB of storage and 2 active projects
  • The standard plans are flat monthly fees with hard member caps, at 20 on Pro and 50 on Business, so the 21st member forces a jump from $79 to $124 a month
  • Active projects are capped at 100 on Pro despite the flat fee
  • Time tracking, custom fields and workflow automations all require the Pro plan
  • Microsoft SSO is Business only and SAML is Unlimited only, at $399 a month
  • White labelling and IP restriction are Unlimited only

Pricing, plan by plan

Clockwise

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

Nifty

On request
  • FreeFree
    • 2 projects
    • Basic features
  • Starter$5/month
    • 40 projects
    • Roadmaps
    • Time tracking

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 Nifty if

  • You need tasks.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want milestones.
Nifty review

Questions people ask

Is Clockwise or Nifty better?
Neither clearly leads. Clockwise starts at Free and Nifty at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clockwise or Nifty?
Clockwise has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Clockwise and On request for Nifty.
Does Clockwise or Nifty run on more platforms?
Clockwise runs on Web. Nifty runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Clockwise for free?
Yes. Clockwise has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Nifty starts at On request.
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 Nifty is typically brought in for.
What can Clockwise do that Nifty cannot?
Clockwise covers Focus Time protection, Meeting optimization, Scheduling links, Team analytics. Nifty covers Tasks, Milestones, Docs, Chat. Both handle Slack, Zoom, Web support.

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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