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Head-to-head · Employee Time Tracking Software

Clockify vs ADP WorkForce Suite (formerly WorkForce Software)

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Clockify #4 in Employee Time Tracking Software 7.7/10 Free plan · paid from $3.99/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 1 of 7 features Visit Clockify

Clockify leads on 2 checks, ADP WorkForce Suite (formerly WorkForce Software) on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreClockify · 7.7/10
  • Free planonly Clockify
  • Most featuresClockify · 1 of 7

Clockify scores higher on our rubric for employee time tracking software: 7.7 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

Clockify offers free plan; ADP WorkForce Suite (formerly WorkForce Software) doesn't publish it. Clockify offers timesheet approvals; ADP WorkForce Suite (formerly WorkForce Software) doesn't publish it.

Clockify is the better fit for affordable teams needing integrations. ADP WorkForce Suite (formerly WorkForce Software) is the better fit for enterprises combining attendance with ADP HCM.

  • Clockify fits best

    Affordable teams needing integrations

  • ADP WorkForce Suite (formerly WorkForce Software) fits best

    Enterprises combining attendance with ADP HCM

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Side by side

Feature Clockify 7.7/10 Visit ↗ ADP WorkForce Suite (formerly WorkForce Software) 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 7.1
Ranking #4 in Employee Time Tracking Software #5 in Employee Time Tracking Software
Best for Affordable teams needing integrations Enterprises combining attendance with ADP HCM
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $3.99/user/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7 Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 100+ integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise
Features Clockify 1/7 · ADP WorkForce Suite (formerly WorkForce Software) 0/7
Mobile apps Not published Not published
Timesheet approvals ✓ (best) Not published
Billable time tracking Not published Not published
Attendance tracking Not published Not published
Payroll integrations Not published Not published
GPS tracking Not published Not published
Screenshot capture Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan supports tracking, timesheets, reports, and mobile and desktop apps
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, browser, and API environments
  • Includes approvals, scheduling, invoicing, exports, and offline desktop tracking
  • Configurable labor, pay, union, and company rules support complex policies
  • Scheduling, leave, forecasting, analytics, and compliance share one suite
  • Integrates with ADP, SAP, Workday, and Oracle ecosystems
Cons
  • The Free plan is limited to five users
  • Advanced features require higher paid plans
  • Paid pricing varies by seat and annual or monthly billing
  • Sales contact is required for pricing
  • Enterprise scope may exceed the needs of basic time-clock teams
  • Complex rule configuration can require dedicated workforce administration
Our verdict

Clockify is cloud-based time tracking and timesheet software for freelancers, agencies, consultants, startups, and larger teams. It records timer-based or manual entries, organizes work by projects and tasks, and reports on time, costs,…

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ADP WorkForce Suite is cloud and mobile workforce management software for large, global, hourly, frontline, shift-based, and highly regulated organizations. It combines time and attendance, employee scheduling, absence and leave…

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  1. ClockifyEmployee Time Tracking Software 7.7Free plan · paid from $3.99/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial
  2. ADP WorkForce Suite (formerly WorkForce Software)Employee Time Tracking Software 7.1Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Clockify — where it wins

    • Free plan supports tracking, timesheets, reports, and mobile and desktop apps
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, browser, and API environments
    • Includes approvals, scheduling, invoicing, exports, and offline desktop tracking

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan is limited to five users
    • Advanced features require higher paid plans
    • Paid pricing varies by seat and annual or monthly billing
  • ADP WorkForce Suite (formerly WorkForce Software) — where it wins

    • Configurable labor, pay, union, and company rules support complex policies
    • Scheduling, leave, forecasting, analytics, and compliance share one suite
    • Integrates with ADP, SAP, Workday, and Oracle ecosystems

    Where it doesn't

    • Sales contact is required for pricing
    • Enterprise scope may exceed the needs of basic time-clock teams
    • Complex rule configuration can require dedicated workforce administration
  • Clockify7.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $3.99/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial

    An affordable time tracker with broad integrations, offline apps, approvals, and invoicing.

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  • ADP WorkForce Suite (formerly WorkForce Software)7.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad enterprise suite for time, attendance, scheduling, compliance, and workforce analytics.

    Visit ADPFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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