timr vs Clockify
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Clockify? Here's how timr compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: timr. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Austrian time-tracking and leave-management tool with EU hosting and one-click timers for field teams.
Time tracking and productivity software for teams.
Headquarters
🇦🇹 AT
🇺🇸 US
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for EU customers.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
No
ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
€8.00/user/mo
$3.99/user/mo
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Personio, Slack, API (custom integrations), timrLink (simplified integration system)
Asana, Trello, Jira, QuickBooks, Zapier +3
Where each one wins
timr
Strengths
- +Highly intuitive and straightforward interface with minimal learning curve for end users
- +Responsive and effective customer support with fast response times
- +Comprehensive feature set including timesheet approvals, idle time tracking, and custom fields
- +Strong integrations with popular invoicing systems and reliable mobile app functionality
- +Clear and efficient onboarding process with step-by-step guidance
- +Flexible adaptability for various user needs, including part-time workers
- +Reliable performance with accurate and fast time tracking
- +Attractive pricing structure with a flexible subscription model
Limitations
- −UI navigation and intuitiveness can be unclear, particularly for editing entries or finding settings
- −Limited customization options and an outdated interface design
- −Lack of automated reminders for incomplete timesheets
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
timr
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
Certifications
No
ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Pricing
timr
- Free Plan €0 foreverFor 1 user only · Choose one function: working time tracking (2 types), project time tracking (5 tasks), or drive log (1 vehicle) · No credit card required
- Regular Plan €8.00 per user / monthWorking hours tracking, vacation & absence management · Project time tracking and mileage log included · From 20 users (custom quotes available)
- Overtime & Surcharges Add-on €24.00 per account / monthRule-based management of overtime and surcharge accounts · Automatic compliance checks for working time regulations
- Advanced Permissions Add-on €19.00 per account / monthGranular permissions for departments, teams, and project managers · Customizable override settings per user
- Automatic Capping Add-on €19.00 per account / monthAutomatic capping of start/end times and balances · Prevents unauthorized overtime or time account misuse
- Custom Fields Add-on €19.00 per account / monthCustom fields for recording and evaluation · Tailored data capture for specific business needs
- Digital Project Documentation Add-on €24.00 per account / monthPhoto documentation and digital project files · 100 GB storage included
- Plus Plan €29.00 + €8.00 per user per account / month + per user / monthAll Regular Plan features included · Project budgets with hourly rates and budget warnings · Digital project documentation module
- Enterprise Plan €79.00 + €8.00 per user per account / month + per user / monthAll Plus Plan features included · All additional modules (overtime, permissions, capping, custom fields) · 300 GB storage included
Pricing varies based on subscription duration (1, 3, or 6 months) and user count. Annual/biannual plans available with discounts. No automatic renewal.
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
timr
- Time Clock & Attendance
- Digital timesheet with GPS-based clock-in/out, Real-time attendance tracking and activity status, Geofencing and GPS location logging for mobile teams, Break management (paid/unpaid) with compliance checks
- Time & Project Tracking
- Flexitime with traffic light system for plus/minus hours, Home office tracking and location-based task suggestions, Individual project and task structures with approval workflows, Overtime lump sums and all-in agreements
- Vacation & Absence Management
- Absence types with request and approval workflows, Substitute management and vacation accounts, Holiday and absence calendars with email notifications, Multi-step approval processes for absences
- Logbook & Vehicle Management
- Manual and automatic logbook (tax office compliant), Vehicle management with category assignment, Tour App for mobile use (excluded in Free Plan)
- Control & Permissions
- Flexible recording rights and user-specific override settings, Advanced permissions for departments, teams, and project managers, Transparent change history and audit logs, Directory sync and Single Sign-On (SSO)
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