Comparison
Hubstaff vs Clockify
Hubstaff: Workforce and productivity tracking with activity levels, screenshots and payroll. Clockify: Budget-friendly time tracker with a generous free plan and many add-on modules.
| Criteria | Hubstaff | Clockify | Hourtick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | 14-day free trial. Starter $4.99, Grow $7.50, Team $10 per seat/month billed yearly ($7 / $9 / $12 monthly); Enterprise custom. Timesheet approvals are on Team and above. | Free plan. Basic $3.99, Standard $5.49, Pro $7.99, Enterprise $11.99 per seat/month billed yearly ($4.99 / $6.99 / $9.99 / $14.99 monthly). Approvals and invoicing start on Standard. | Free for unlimited people with 500 MB of usage a month. $29/month for 5 GB. Every feature on both plans, no per-seat fees. |
| Team of 10, per month | $100–$120 (Team, for approvals) | $54.90–$69.90 (Standard, for approvals) | $0 on Free · $29 on Pro (5 GB) |
| Free plan | No free plan on the pricing page; 14-day trial | Unlimited users, core tracking | Unlimited people, every feature, 500 MB of usage a month |
| Task board and list | No built-in task board | No built-in task board | Board and list, assignees, chat, files, checklists. Every plan |
| Built-in timer | Yes | Yes | Mac menu bar and web, offline. Every plan |
| Timesheet approvals | Team plan and up | Standard plan and up | Included |
| Mac menu bar timer | See their site | See their site | Native menu bar timer with live time |
| Screenshots / activity monitoring | Yes (core feature): activity levels, apps and URLs, optional screenshots | Optional activity tracking and screenshots on Pro and up | None — no screenshots or activity tracking |
| Best for | Companies that need monitoring, payroll or field-team tracking. | Cost-conscious teams that want a free start and optional add-ons later. | Teams that want tasks and time tracking together, simple enough to use every day, free for everyone. |
Prices from each vendor's pricing page where verified (September 2026). “See their site” means we couldn't verify it.
Hubstaff pricing in 2026
| Plan | Per person/month, billed yearly | Billed monthly | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $4.99 | $7 | Time and activity tracking, automated timesheets |
| Grow | $7.50 | $9 | App and URL tracking, reporting, one integration |
| Team | $10 | $12 | Timesheet approvals, payments, scheduling, attendance, unlimited integrations |
| Enterprise | Custom | — | Custom setup, account provisioning, dedicated support |
- Every member takes a paid seat, even people who don't track time.
- A separate Essentials plan costs $144 a year for up to 3 paid seats, billed yearly only.
- A team of 10, per month: $100–$120 (Team, for approvals).
- Hourtick: Free for unlimited people with 500 MB of usage a month. $29/month for 5 GB. Every feature on both plans, no per-seat fees.
From Hubstaff's pricing page, checked September 29, 2026. Prices change; check theirs before you buy.
Clockify pricing in 2026
| Plan | Per person/month, billed yearly | Billed monthly | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | Unlimited users and projects, timer, timesheet and basic reports |
| Basic | $3.99 | $4.99 | Billable rates, adding time for others, import, kiosk, time audit |
| Standard | $5.49 | $6.99 | Timesheet approvals, locking time, invoicing, time off, QuickBooks |
| Pro | $7.99 | $9.99 | Scheduling, budgets, profitability, expenses, optional activity tracking and GPS |
| Enterprise | $11.99 | $14.99 | SSO, custom subdomain, audit log, data region choice |
- Every active or invited user on the Team page takes a paid seat, including the owner, admins and managers.
- The free plan has no approvals, invoicing or billable rates; those start on Basic and Standard.
- A team of 10, per month: $54.90–$69.90 (Standard, for approvals).
- Hourtick: Free for unlimited people with 500 MB of usage a month. $29/month for 5 GB. Every feature on both plans, no per-seat fees.
From Clockify's pricing page, checked September 29, 2026. Prices change; check theirs before you buy.
Hubstaff: strengths and trade-offs
- + Activity and productivity monitoring
- + Payroll and payments
- + GPS and field-team features
- − Monitoring features (screenshots, activity levels) are not what every team wants
- − Approvals require the Team plan
- − Priced per seat, and every member takes one even if they don't track time
Clockify: strengths and trade-offs
- + Generous free plan
- + Low per-seat prices
- + Wide feature set incl. scheduling and GPS on higher tiers
- − Many features are split across four paid tiers
- − Every invited user occupies a paid seat on paid plans
- − The breadth of settings can feel heavy for small teams
Where Hourtick fits
If you're choosing between Hubstaff and Clockify mainly for timers, timesheets, approvals and billable reports, Hourtick covers those for free for the whole team (500 MB of usage a month, or $29/month for 5 GB), with a native Mac menu bar timer and no monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hubstaff or Clockify cheaper?
For 10 people, per month: Hubstaff $100–$120 (Team, for approvals); Clockify $54.90–$69.90 (Standard, for approvals) (September 2026).
Which is better, Hubstaff or Clockify?
Hubstaff is best for: companies that need monitoring, payroll or field-team tracking. Clockify is best for: cost-conscious teams that want a free start and optional add-ons later.
Is there a simpler option?
Hourtick covers timers, tasks, timesheets, approvals and billable reports, free for unlimited people with 500 MB of usage a month, or $29/month for 5 GB.
How much does Hubstaff cost?
14-day free trial. Starter $4.99, Grow $7.50, Team $10 per seat/month billed yearly ($7 / $9 / $12 monthly); Enterprise custom. Timesheet approvals are on Team and above. (Hubstaff's pricing page, September 2026.)
How much does Clockify cost?
Free plan. Basic $3.99, Standard $5.49, Pro $7.99, Enterprise $11.99 per seat/month billed yearly ($4.99 / $6.99 / $9.99 / $14.99 monthly). Approvals and invoicing start on Standard. (Clockify's pricing page, September 2026.)
What does Clockify's free plan include?
Unlimited users, core tracking.
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