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Clockodo vs Clockify

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to Clockify? Here's how Clockodo compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: Clockodo. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

What it is
German time tracking with project budgets and absence planning, ISO 27001-certified, EU-hosted.
Time tracking and productivity software for teams.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for EU customers.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
€4/user/mo
$3.99/user/mo
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Ronin, Lexware Office, easybill, Basedash, Coupler.io +8
Asana, Trello, Jira, QuickBooks, Zapier +3

Where each one wins

Clockodo

Strengths

  • +Intuitive and user-friendly time tracking with minimal learning curve
  • +Fast, competent customer support with quick email responses and phone availability
  • +Fair pricing for small to medium teams, including a free plan for freelancers
  • +Reliable core features: time tracking, project budgeting, absence management, and seamless billing integrations (e.g., Lexoffice, SevDesk, Bexio)
  • +Stable performance with well-synced mobile apps for on-the-go tracking

Limitations

  • −Limited customization options, such as branding, colors, or custom fields for projects and clients
  • −Basic project management features with no multi-level project structures or advanced task scheduling
  • −Reporting navigation can be complicated, with limited granularity (e.g., invoicing by days instead of hours)
  • −Recent UI changes perceived as less intuitive and harder to navigate

Clockify

Strengths

  • +Simple and intuitive interface
  • +Free plan with unlimited users
  • +Good value for money
  • +Cross-platform support

Limitations

  • −Limited features in the free plan
  • −No built-in invoicing in lower tiers
  • −Learning curve for advanced features
  • −Occasional sync issues

Data residency & compliance

Clockodo
Clockify
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for EU customers.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
DPA
not established
Sub-processors
not established
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type II

Pricing

Clockodo

  • Freelancer Free per user / monthFor 1 user only · Almost all Pro features included · Reports with Clockodo logo
  • Basic €4 per user / monthWork time tracking and absence management · Mobile apps with offline mode · Terminal integration
  • Pro €10 per user / monthAll Basic features included · Project time tracking and integrations · No additional details specified
  • Pro Plus €12 per user / monthAll Pro features included · Single Sign-On (SSO) · Priority service and extended SLA

Prices exclude VAT. Minimum seat requirement of 3 users for paid plans (entry point €12–€36/month). Add-ons available for +€2 per user/month.

Clockify

  • Free Free ForeverUnlimited users · Unlimited tracking · Basic reporting
  • Basic $3.99 per user per monthUnlimited projects · Advanced reporting · Billable rates
  • Standard $5.49 per user per monthTime audits · Invoices · Time off tracking
  • Pro $7.99 per user per monthScreenshots · Custom fields · Locked time entries
  • Enterprise $11.99 per user per monthSingle sign-on (SSO) · Custom subdomain · Audit log

Pricing is billed annually. A free plan is available.

Features

Clockodo

Time Tracking
Stopwatch for time recording (desktop, smartphone, background mode), Manual and retrospective time entry, Track billable and non-billable hours, Offline-capable apps for time tracking without internet
Project and Task Management
Assign time entries to customers, projects, and services, Set project budgets and hourly rates, Monitor project progress and budget overruns, Descriptions for time entries
Reporting and Analysis
Customized reports with charts (by customer, employee, time period), Reports available as PDF and CSV, Dashboard with key figures and open time off requests, Export data for payroll and invoicing
Absence and Leave Management
Manage vacation quotas and public holidays, Approval process for absences, Vacation calendar and absence overview
User and Access Management
Role-based access rights, Team structure management

Clockify

Time Tracking
Track time manually or with a timer, Add time entries for past work, Edit and delete time entries, Use desktop and mobile apps
Reporting
Generate detailed reports, Filter by user, project, or date range, Export reports, View summary and detailed breakdowns
Project Management
Create and manage projects, Assign users to projects, Set project budgets, Track project progress
Team Collaboration
Invite team members, Set user roles and permissions, Share reports with team members, Comment on time entries
Integrations
Connect with other tools, Automate workflows, Sync data across platforms