timeBuzzer vs Clockify
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Clockify? Here's how timeBuzzer compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: timeBuzzer. 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 a one-press hardware buzzer and EU-hosted data.
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
8 €/user/mo
$3.99/user/mo
Free plan
No
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
bexio, Lexware Office, sevdesk, MILKEE, GrandTotal +7
Asana, Trello, Jira, QuickBooks, Zapier +3
Where each one wins
timeBuzzer
Strengths
- +Intuitive and user-friendly interface with minimal learning curve
- +Hardware buzzer enables quick, physical time tracking without manual input
- +Cross-platform compatibility (mobile, PC, web) with automatic start/pause on computer idle
- +Customizable 'layers' for flexible time tracking by customers, projects, or cost centers
- +Comprehensive reporting and analytics with direct invoice generation
- +Effective reminder system to ensure consistent time tracking
- +Auto-sync across devices reduces administrative overhead
Limitations
- −Hardware buzzer requires extra payment and lacks wireless connectivity or advanced customization
- −No native delete function for time entries (only archiving available)
- −Limited native integrations (e.g., no direct Microsoft support; API required for advanced workflows)
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
timeBuzzer
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
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Pricing
timeBuzzer
- timeBuzzer Pro 8 € per user / month (billed annually)Apps for all devices (desktop, mobile, web) · Unlimited projects, clients, and tasks · Reporting, data export, and integrations
- Desktop Buzzer (Add-on) 59 € per device (one-time)Optional hardware for effortless time tracking · 30-day money-back guarantee
Discounts available for teams over 10 users, non-profits, and educational institutions upon 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.
Features
timeBuzzer
- Time Tracking
- One-click real-time timer, Manual time entry and editing, Notes for time entries, Drag-and-drop time entries
- Hardware
- Physical desktop buzzer for time tracking, Proximity sensor to open app, Rotate to switch tasks, Press to start/stop timer
- Apps & Access
- Desktop apps for Mac, Windows, Linux, Mobile apps for iOS and Android, Web console for management
- Analytics & Reporting
- Dashboard overview of time spent, Detailed analytics and reports, Export to Excel (XLSX), CSV, or PDF, Billing status marking for entries
- Team & Workflow
- Unlimited team members and projects, Role assignment (Admin, Manager, User), Team privacy controls (users see only their own time), Custom layers for workflow adaptation
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