Timing vs Clockify
Last updated June 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Clockify? Here's how Timing compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Timing. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Automatic macOS time tracking with on-device data and EU-hosted sync for freelancers and agencies.
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Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
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DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
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Certifications
No
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Price from
No
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Free plan
No
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Open Source
No
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Integrations
ClickUp, Linear, Clio, GrandTotal, Zoom +7
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We have not yet completed our own research on Clockify; rows above show only what we can evidence. Check the vendor for specifics.
Where each one wins
Timing
Clockify
Review sentiment not yet compiled.
Data residency & compliance
Timing
Clockify
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
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Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
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DPA
not established
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Sub-processors
not established
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Certifications
No
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Features
Timing
- Automatic Time Tracking
- Automatically records apps, documents, and websites used, Detects idle time and stops tracking automatically, Tracks phone calls, meetings, calendar events, and reminders, Imports mobile app usage from iOS Screen Time for full device coverage
- Productivity Insights
- AI-generated activity summaries and intelligent grouping, Assigns productivity scores to projects and tracks improvements, Real-time productivity score widget in the menu bar
- Time Management
- Interactive timeline for adding offline time and manual entries, Manual start/stop timers available, Syncs tracking data across multiple Macs with cloud backup, Web app for starting/stopping timers on the go (including iPhone)
- Reporting & Billing
- Generates reports in PDF, XLSX, CSV, and HTML formats, Customizable reports (Expert and Connect plans), Tracks billing status, Integration with GrandTotal invoicing app for automatic import of billable items
- Team Collaboration
- Invite team members and share projects (Connect plan), View aggregate team time reports in the web app, Team privacy protection (no personal times shared)
Clockify
Feature breakdown not yet compiled.