solidtime vs Clockify

solidtime

Strengths

• +Modern, intuitive interface that simplifies time tracking for freelancers and agencies
• +Versatile time tracking with manual entries and one-click stopwatch functionality
• +Integrated project management features, including task organization, budget setting, and progress monitoring
• +Customizable reporting and team collaboration tools, such as task assignment and performance tracking
• +Direct invoice generation from time entries, including EU-compliant electronic invoicing for accounting
• +Open-source software with self-hosting options (e.g., Docker) for cost efficiency and customization
• +Responsive and performant application suitable for managing multiple projects

Limitations

• −Free version offers limited functionality compared to the paid subscription (up to $10/month)
• −Minimal or unstructured onboarding support, lacking dedicated guidance for new users
• −Reliance on community support due to open-source model, with no dedicated customer service

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

solidtime

• Free Free per user / month1 user · Clients, projects, tags & tasks · Billable hours & rates
• Professional €9 per user / month (billed monthly)Team support & access management · Invoicing with VAT and EU compliance · Project & task estimates
• Professional (Annual) €8 per user / month (billed annually)11% savings vs. monthly billing · All Professional features included

Self-hosted pricing available on request.

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.

solidtime

Time Tracking

Automatic activity tracking: detects active apps and documents, Idle detection: pauses timer when user is away, Privacy-friendly: local-only processing until logged, Window activity statistics: tracks time per application

Reporting & Analysis

Filter and group by member, project, client, task, tag, or billable status, Trend analysis for tracked hours, billable totals, and costs, Export reports as PDF, CSV, or Excel; share via read-only links, Timesheet view: spreadsheet-style time logging

Invoicing

Convert billable hours into invoices with VAT and discounts, EU-compliant invoice formatting (EN 16931), Polished PDF and e-invoice generation, Reusable company templates

Project Management

Projects, teams, roles, and access management, Budget tracking with live spend updates, Project and task estimates, Project visibility settings (public/private)

Self-Hosting & Open Source

Self-hosting option for own servers, Managed infrastructure available, Open-source codebase (GitHub), Local data processing for privacy

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