RescueTime vs Clockify

RescueTime9.0Visit Clockify8.7Visit

Higher score RescueTime #2 in Time Tracking Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit RescueTime

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Clockify #5 in Time Tracking Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Clockify

• RescueTime fits best

  Automatic productivity and activity tracking

• Clockify fits best

  Teams wanting broad, affordable tracking

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Side by side

Feature	RescueTime 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Clockify 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.7
Ranking	#2 in Time Tracking Software	#5 in Time Tracking Software
Best for	Automatic productivity and activity tracking	Teams wanting broad, affordable tracking
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$84/yr	$3.99/seat/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	7 days
Free trial length	14 days	7 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Phone, Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations	8 integrations	100+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features RescueTime 6/6 · Clockify 6/6
Project tracking	✓	✓
Billable time	✓	✓
Timesheet approvals	✓	✓
Desktop app	✓	✓
Offline tracking	✓	✓
Data export	✓	✓
Specs
Mobile apps	Both	Both
Our review
Pros	Tracks application and website activity automatically across major platforms Combines project, client, task, billable, and timesheet workflows Adds focus controls, exports, approvals, offline entry, and AI features	Unlimited tracking on the Free plan for up to four invited users Covers timesheets, projects, billing, reports, scheduling, and invoicing Web, desktop, mobile, browser extension, API, and offline access
Cons	The listed paid plans use annual billing Timesheets and billable rates require Solo+ or Team+ Plan choice is needed to match individual or team workflows	The Free plan allows up to four invited users Scheduling and activity monitoring require the Pro plan Single sign-on and enterprise controls require Enterprise
Our verdict	RescueTime is a time-tracking and productivity application for individuals, freelancers, professionals, and teams. It automatically records time spent in applications and websites, then turns that activity into productivity reports,… Read the review →	Clockify is time-tracking software for individuals and teams that need more than a basic stopwatch. It combines timer and manual entry with weekly timesheets, project and task tracking, billable rates, reporting, approvals, scheduling,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• RescueTime — where it wins

  • Tracks application and website activity automatically across major platforms
  • Combines project, client, task, billable, and timesheet workflows
  • Adds focus controls, exports, approvals, offline entry, and AI features

  Where it doesn't

  • The listed paid plans use annual billing
  • Timesheets and billable rates require Solo+ or Team+
  • Plan choice is needed to match individual or team workflows

• Clockify — where it wins

  • Unlimited tracking on the Free plan for up to four invited users
  • Covers timesheets, projects, billing, reports, scheduling, and invoicing
  • Web, desktop, mobile, browser extension, API, and offline access

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan allows up to four invited users
  • Scheduling and activity monitoring require the Pro plan
  • Single sign-on and enterprise controls require Enterprise

• RescueTime9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A broad automatic tracker for productivity, billable work, focus, and team timesheets.

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• Clockify8.7/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A broad time-tracking suite with a generous free plan and affordable annual tiers.

  Visit ClockifyFull verdict →