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Clockwise vs Vimcal

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Clockwise

Project Management

Intelligent calendar management for teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Vimcal

Calendars

The world's fastest calendar

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Clockwise service discontinued and shut down on March 27, 2026; Vimcal the free tier is iOS only; the desktop app for Mac and PC requires the $20 per month plan
  • They diverge on capability: Clockwise covers Focus Time protection, Vimcal covers Vim-style shortcuts.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clockwise and Vimcal actually diverge.

Attributes where Clockwise and Vimcal differ
AttributeClockwiseVimcal
PlatformsWebMacos, Windows, Ios, Android
CategoryProject ManagementCalendars
Founded20162020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 Clockwise

  • Focus Time protection
  • Meeting optimization
  • Team analytics
  • Conflict resolution
  • Slack
  • Asana
  • Web support
  • Chrome-extension support

Only in Vimcal

  • Vim-style shortcuts
  • Time zone support
  • Speed optimization
  • Quick actions
  • Outlook
  • Google Meet
  • Macos support
  • Windows support

Both cover

  • Scheduling links
  • Google Calendar
  • Zoom

What people use each for

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

Clockwise

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

Vimcal

  • Fast keyboard-driven calendar management for executives with heavy meeting loadsnot Clockwise
  • Delegated scheduling by executive assistants across multiple executivesnot Clockwise
  • Sharing availability and booking links across time zonesnot 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

Vimcal

  • The free tier is iOS only; the desktop app for Mac and PC requires the $20 per month plan
  • Events created on the free tier carry a Created with Vimcal signature, and removing it requires the paid plan
  • Personal booking links, scheduling polls and team scheduling features are excluded from the free tier
  • The executive assistant tier costs $75 per month, or $62.50 billed yearly
  • SAML SSO, advanced security controls and a dedicated support manager are Enterprise only, and Enterprise is quote only with no published rate
  • The lower rates of $16.67 and $62.50 per month require yearly billing

Pricing, plan by plan

Clockwise

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

Vimcal

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic calendar
    • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Pro$15/month
    • Scheduling links
    • Time zones
    • Team features

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 Vimcal if

  • You need vim-style shortcuts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Macos, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want time zone support.
Vimcal review

Questions people ask

Is Clockwise or Vimcal better?
Neither clearly leads. Clockwise starts at Free and Vimcal at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clockwise or Vimcal?
Clockwise starts at Free and Vimcal at Free.
Does Clockwise or Vimcal run on more platforms?
Clockwise runs on Web. Vimcal runs on Macos, Windows, 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 Vimcal is typically brought in for.
What can Clockwise do that Vimcal cannot?
Clockwise covers Focus Time protection, Meeting optimization, Team analytics, Conflict resolution. Vimcal covers Vim-style shortcuts, Time zone support, Speed optimization, Quick actions. Both handle Scheduling links, Google Calendar, Zoom.

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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Vimcal: What is the cost of Vimcal after the free trial?

Vimcal costs $20 per month or $200 per year after the trial period ends.

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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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Vimcal: Does Vimcal require a credit card to start the free trial?

No, the Vimcal free trial is available with no credit card required.

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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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Vimcal: Does Vimcal offer team or enterprise pricing?

Vimcal supports team and enterprise deployments. Enterprise customers can contact Vimcal directly for custom quotes.

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