The best alternatives to Clockify
You’ve hit the point where Clockify’s free plan no longer cuts it, manual corrections pile up, the mobile app drops entries, and the moment you need scoped API keys or SCIM, you’re faced with per-user pricing. For EU-based teams, the US data centres are a deal-breaker, not just a preference. The alternatives below keep your data in Germany, Austria or Switzerland, offer open-source options if you want to self-host, and don’t force you into a proprietary corner just to get reliable time tracking.
European alternatives
Frequently asked questions
Why switch from Clockify to a European alternative?
Clockify’s US data centres and lack of SOC 2 Type II certification are the main triggers for EU teams. The free plan also lacks scoped API keys, SCIM provisioning, and reliable mobile tracking, features that become essential as teams scale. European alternatives often provide EU-only hosting, open-source codebases, and more granular access controls without forcing a price jump to enterprise tiers.
Can I migrate my Clockify data to another tool?
Most European alternatives support CSV or JSON exports from Clockify. Some, like solidtime and Kimai, offer direct importers or API-based migration scripts. Check the documentation of the target tool for specific formats and whether custom fields or tags are preserved.
Are European time-tracking tools more expensive than Clockify?
Not necessarily. While Clockify’s free plan is generous, its paid plans follow per-user pricing. European tools like solidtime also offer per-user pricing, but include features like scoped API keys and EU-only hosting that Clockify charges extra for. Open-source options like Kimai can be self-hosted for free, with costs limited to server hosting.
Which European alternative is best for teams that need SSO and audit logs?
For SSO and audit logs, look for tools with explicit enterprise support. solidtime and Clockodo offer SAML-based SSO and detailed audit trails in their higher-tier plans. Open-source options like Kimai can add these via plugins, but require self-hosting and technical setup.
Do any European alternatives offer automatic time tracking?
Yes. Timeular and Memtime focus on automatic tracking via hardware (physical trackers) or software (activity monitoring). solidtime and Timing offer rule-based automation, such as detecting active apps or calendar events. Accuracy varies, manual review is still recommended for billing-critical use cases.
What’s the best open-source alternative to Clockify?
Kimai is the most mature open-source option, with a self-hosted version that supports multi-user setups, custom fields, and plugins for SSO and reporting. It’s free to use, but requires technical knowledge for installation and maintenance. For a managed open-source experience, some providers offer hosted Kimai instances with support.