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Clockify vs x.ai

Clockify logo

Clockify

Calendars

Free time tracker for teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
x.ai logo

x.ai

Calendars

AI-powered meeting scheduling assistant

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Clockify has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Clockify the free plan stops at 5 users; x.ai aPI pricing is per-token/per-unit, e.g. grok-imagine-image-2.0 costs 0.04 USD per image and text to speech costs 15.00 USD per 1M characters, not a flat subscription
  • They diverge on capability: Clockify covers Timer & manual time entry, x.ai covers AI scheduling assistant.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clockify and x.ai actually diverge.

Attributes where Clockify and x.ai differ
AttributeClockifyx.ai
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumusage-based
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extensionWeb, Email
Founded20172014

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Calendars).

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 Clockify

  • Timer & manual time entry
  • Timesheets
  • Calendar view
  • Projects & tasks
  • Reports & analytics
  • Team dashboard
  • Kiosk mode
  • Offline mode

Only in x.ai

  • AI scheduling assistant
  • Email-based scheduling
  • Natural language processing
  • Calendar sync
  • Meeting preferences
  • Office 365
  • Web support
  • Email support

Both cover

  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook

What people use each for

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

Clockify

  • Employee time trackingnot x.ai
  • Project time budgetsnot x.ai
  • Client billingnot x.ai
  • Productivity analysisnot x.ai
  • Payroll calculationnot x.ai

x.ai

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

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Clockify

  • The free plan stops at 5 users
  • Free accounts are throttled to 30 API requests per hour and 3 webhooks
  • Reporting on the free plan only covers a 1 month range
  • Invoicing needs Standard at $5.49 per seat per month and GPS tracking needs Pro at $7.99
  • SSO, SCIM provisioning, a custom subdomain and the audit log are Enterprise only at $11.99 per seat per month

x.ai

  • API pricing is per-token/per-unit, e.g. grok-imagine-image-2.0 costs 0.04 USD per image and text to speech costs 15.00 USD per 1M characters, not a flat subscription

Pricing, plan by plan

Clockify

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited time tracking
    • Up to 5 users
    • Timer, timesheet, auto-tracker, calendar
  • Basic$4.99/month
    • All Free features
    • Kiosk access, bulk editing, project templates
    • Time import/export
  • Standard$6.99/month
    • All Basic features
    • Invoicing, time-off management, approvals
    • QuickBooks integration, overtime tracking
  • Pro$9.99/month
    • All Standard features
    • Scheduling, forecasting, expenses, GPS tracking
    • Custom fields, labor cost analysis, budgeting

x.ai

On request
  • DiscontinuedFree
    • Now part of Bizzabo

Which should you pick?

Choose Clockify if

  • You need timer & manual time entry.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extension.
  • You also want timesheets.
Clockify review

Choose x.ai if

  • You need ai scheduling assistant.
  • You work on Web, Email.
  • You also want email-based scheduling.
x.ai review

Questions people ask

Is Clockify or x.ai better?
Neither clearly leads. Clockify starts at Free and x.ai at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clockify or x.ai?
Clockify has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Clockify and On request for x.ai.
Does Clockify or x.ai run on more platforms?
Clockify runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extension. x.ai runs on Web, Email.
Can I use Clockify for free?
Yes. Clockify has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. x.ai starts at On request.
What is Clockify best used for?
Clockify is most often used for employee time tracking, project time budgets, client billing, productivity analysis. Of those, employee time tracking and project time budgets are not what x.ai is typically brought in for.
What can Clockify do that x.ai cannot?
Clockify covers Timer & manual time entry, Timesheets, Calendar view, Projects & tasks. x.ai covers AI scheduling assistant, Email-based scheduling, Natural language processing, Calendar sync. Both handle Google Calendar, Outlook.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Clockify: How much does Clockify cost?

Clockify Free is free for up to 5 users with unlimited time tracking. Paid plans per-seat per-month are Basic $4.99, Standard $6.99, Pro $9.99, and Enterprise $14.99 (monthly). Annual billing offers 20% discount.

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Clockify: Can I use Clockify for free?

Yes, Clockify Free offers unlimited time tracking, timer, timesheet, auto-tracker, calendar, and reports for up to 5 users.

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Clockify: How much savings do I get with annual billing?

Annual billing saves 20% versus monthly. For example, Basic is $3.99/seat annually ($47.88/year) versus $4.99/seat monthly ($59.88/year).

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Clockify: What is the most expensive Clockify plan?

Enterprise plan is $14.99/seat/month (monthly) or $11.99/seat/month (annual) and includes SSO, custom subdomain, SCIM provisioning, audit logs, and account controls.

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