Software · head to head
Clockwise vs Reclaim.ai
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Clockwise service discontinued and shut down on March 27, 2026; Reclaim.ai no offline access or push notifications for schedule changes
- They diverge on capability: Clockwise covers Focus Time protection, Reclaim.ai covers Smart scheduling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Clockwise and Reclaim.ai actually diverge.
| Attribute | Clockwise | Reclaim.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android, Browser Extension |
| Founded | 2016 | 2019 |
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
- Scheduling links
- Team analytics
- Conflict resolution
- Zoom
Only in Reclaim.ai
- Smart scheduling
- Habit tracking
- Task integration
- Buffer time
- Outlook
- Todoist
Both cover
- Meeting optimization
- Google Calendar
- Slack
- Asana
- Web support
- Chrome-extension support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Clockwise
- Scheduling
- Appointment booking
- Time tracking
- Resource management
- Team coordination
Reclaim.ai
- Scheduling
- Appointment booking
- Time tracking
- Resource management
- Team coordination
Both are used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management, team coordination, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
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
Reclaim.ai
- No offline access or push notifications for schedule changes
- Free tier is very limited (1 habit, 1 scheduling link, 1-week scheduling range)
- Pricing is complex with hidden costs from AI Agent quotas and Attendee User (AU) charges
- Weak mobile experience; primarily a web and browser extension tool
- Requires 20-30 minutes setup and 2-week evaluation before effectiveness is clear
- Outlook Calendar support is less mature with occasional sync delays
Pricing, plan by plan
Clockwise
Free- FreeFree
- Focus Time
- Meeting optimization
- Personal analytics
- Teams$6.75/month
- Team analytics
- Flexible meetings
- Admin controls
Reclaim.ai
Free- FreeFree
- 1 user
- 1 scheduling link
- 1 smart meeting
- Starter$10/month
- Unlimited habits
- Unlimited scheduling links
- Task integrations
- Business$15/month
- Starter features
- Smart meetings
- Team collaboration
- Enterprise$22/month
- Business features
- SSO
- Custom integrations
Which should you pick?
Choose Clockwise if
- You need focus time protection.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want scheduling links.
Choose Reclaim.ai if
- You need smart scheduling.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Browser Extension.
- You also want habit tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Clockwise or Reclaim.ai better?
- Neither clearly leads. Clockwise starts at Free and Reclaim.ai at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Clockwise or Reclaim.ai?
- Clockwise starts at Free and Reclaim.ai at Free.
- Does Clockwise or Reclaim.ai run on more platforms?
- Clockwise runs on Web. Reclaim.ai runs on Web, iOS, Android, Browser Extension.
- 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.
- What can Clockwise do that Reclaim.ai cannot?
- Clockwise covers Focus Time protection, Scheduling links, Team analytics, Conflict resolution. Reclaim.ai covers Smart scheduling, Habit tracking, Task integration, Buffer time. Both handle Meeting optimization, Google Calendar, Slack, Asana.
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.
SourceReclaim.ai: What does Reclaim.ai's free plan include?
The free plan includes limited features: 1 user, 1 scheduling link, 1 smart meeting, 3 habits maximum, 1 calendar sync, and a 13-week scheduling range.
SourceClockwise: What integrations did Clockwise support?
Clockwise integrated with Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Slack, and previously Asana (though this integration was discontinued).
SourceReclaim.ai: How much does Reclaim.ai cost?
Starter costs $10/seat/month, Business $15/seat/month, and Enterprise $22/seat/month on yearly billing. Pricing excludes additional costs for AI Agent quotas and Attendee Users (AU).
SourceClockwise: 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.
SourceReclaim.ai: Can I use Reclaim.ai on my phone?
Reclaim.ai is primarily a web and browser extension tool. Mobile apps exist but function better as viewers than editors. Real work requires desktop access.
SourceReclaim.ai: Does Reclaim.ai work with Outlook Calendar?
Reclaim was built for Google Calendar first. Outlook support exists but is less mature, with occasional sync delays and fewer features compared to Google Calendar integration.
SourceReclaim.ai: What tasks and projects can Reclaim.ai integrate with?
Reclaim integrates with Todoist, Asana, ClickUp, Jira, and Linear for task scheduling and automation.
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