Software · head to head
Paymo vs Reclaim.ai
The short version
- Only Reclaim.ai has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Paymo every advertised price rises after 3 months, with Plus going from $10.90 to $15.90 per user and Pro from $16.90 to $23.90; Reclaim.ai no offline access or push notifications for schedule changes
- They diverge on capability: Paymo covers Task management, Reclaim.ai covers Smart scheduling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Paymo and Reclaim.ai actually diverge.
| Attribute | Paymo | Reclaim.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Desktop | Web, iOS, Android, Browser Extension |
| Founded | 2008 | 2019 |
Identical on both: 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 Paymo
- Task management
- Time tracking
- Invoicing
- Gantt charts
- Resource scheduling
- Google Workspace
- Zapier
- SSL encryption
Only in Reclaim.ai
- Smart scheduling
- Habit tracking
- Task integration
- Buffer time
- Meeting optimization
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
- Todoist
Both cover
- Slack
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Paymo
- Project management with time tracking and invoicing for agenciesnot Reclaim.ai
- Tracking billable hours and project profitabilitynot Reclaim.ai
Reclaim.ai
- Schedulingnot Paymo
- Appointment bookingnot Paymo
- Time trackingnot Paymo
- Resource managementnot Paymo
- Team coordinationnot Paymo
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Paymo
- Every advertised price rises after 3 months, with Plus going from $10.90 to $15.90 per user and Pro from $16.90 to $23.90
- The free plan allows 1 user, 1 client and 2 projects
- The Solo plan is still capped at 3 clients and 5 projects
- Gantt charts, task dependencies and scheduling require the Plus plan
- Integrations are excluded from both the free and Solo plans
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
Paymo
On request- FreeFree
- 1 user
- Basic features
- Starter$4.95/month
- Time tracking
- Kanban
- Invoicing
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 Paymo if
- You need task management.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
- You also want time tracking.
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 Paymo or Reclaim.ai better?
- Neither clearly leads. Paymo starts at On request and Reclaim.ai at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Paymo or Reclaim.ai?
- Reclaim.ai has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Paymo and Free for Reclaim.ai.
- Does Paymo or Reclaim.ai run on more platforms?
- Paymo runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. Reclaim.ai runs on Web, iOS, Android, Browser Extension.
- Can I use Reclaim.ai for free?
- Yes. Reclaim.ai has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Paymo starts at On request.
- What is Paymo best used for?
- Paymo is most often used for project management with time tracking and invoicing for agencies, tracking billable hours and project profitability. Of those, project management with time tracking and invoicing for agencies and tracking billable hours and project profitability are not what Reclaim.ai is typically brought in for.
- What can Paymo do that Reclaim.ai cannot?
- Paymo covers Task management, Time tracking, Invoicing, Gantt charts. Reclaim.ai covers Smart scheduling, Habit tracking, Task integration, Buffer time. Both handle Slack, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Reclaim.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.
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).
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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