Hubstaff vs Clockify

Hubstaff7.6/10

Clockify9.7/10

Scored in Project Time Tracking & Timesheets

The short answer

Both track work time on desktop, mobile and the web. Hubstaff is built around productivity monitoring, team payments and project budgets. Clockify is free for up to 5 users, and its paid plans start at US$3.99 per seat a month billed annually.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Oct 30, 2026Based on 10 sources, facts checked Oct 24, 2026

Hubstaff

Starting price: $4.99/user/mo (billed annually)1
Best for: Remote and hybrid teams that want time tracking with configurable activity monitoring

Choose Hubstaff if

You want activity levels, apps and URLs and optional screenshots from the first plan.
You pay contractors through PayPal, Payoneer or Wise.
You want project and client budgets with team payments.
You need desktop apps for Mac, Windows and Linux.

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Clockify

Starting price: $3.99/user/mo (billed annually)2
Best for: Small teams that want a free time tracker for up to 5 users

Choose Clockify if

You want a free plan for up to 5 users.
You want the lower starting price: US$3.99 per seat a month billed annually.
You want a shared kiosk time clock and time off with accruals.
You want 100+ integrations, including QuickBooks and Xero.

Clockify plans and prices Clockify alternatives

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Scorecard

Hubstaff wins 0Clockify wins 21 tie

Hubstaff vs Clockify by dimension
Dimension	Hubstaff	Clockify
PricingClockify has a free plan for up to 5 users; Basic is US$3.99, Standard US$5.49 and Pro US$7.99 per seat a month billed annually. Hubstaff Starter is $4.99, Grow $7.50 and Team $10 per seat a month on annual billing, with a 2-seat minimum.	$4.99/user/mo (billed annually)	$3.99/user/mo (billed annually)
IntegrationsClockify lists 100+ integrations, including QuickBooks, Xero and Jira, plus an API and webhooks. Hubstaff connects with Jira, Asana, Slack, QuickBooks and payment services, and offers an API. 100+3	8 documented	100+ native
SecurityBoth state SOC 2 Type II and GDPR, and both offer SSO and SCIM. Clockify also states ISO 27001. Yes1	SOC 2, GDPR	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR

Key differences

Where Hubstaff and Clockify differ (3)
Attribute	Hubstaff	Clockify
Deployment	Cloud, desktop apps (Mac, Windows, Linux)4	Cloud5
Support channels	Help center, Learning center, Chat support, Email support with SLA, Assigned account rep (Enterprise)1	24/7 support, Help center, Dedicated success representative (if qualified)5
Founded	20126	20177

Show 10 attributes where they are the same

Where they are the same (10)
Attribute	Hubstaff	Clockify
Pricing model	Per user1	Per user2
Price transparency	Published1	Published2
Free trial	1	8
Contract term	Monthly1	Monthly5
Mobile apps	iOS, Android4	iOS, Android5
API	1	2
Single sign-on	1	2
SCIM provisioning	1	2
SOC 2 Type II	1	9
GDPR program	10	9

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Clockify has a free plan for up to 5 users; Basic is US$3.99, Standard US$5.49 and Pro US$7.99 per seat a month billed annually. Hubstaff Starter is $4.99, Grow $7.50 and Team $10 per seat a month on annual billing, with a 2-seat minimum.

Integrations. Clockify lists 100+ integrations, including QuickBooks, Xero and Jira, plus an API and webhooks. Hubstaff connects with Jira, Asana, Slack, QuickBooks and payment services, and offers an API.

Security. Both state SOC 2 Type II and GDPR, and both offer SSO and SCIM. Clockify also states ISO 27001.

Fit and support. Clockify offers 24/7 support and a help center. Hubstaff offers chat and email support 24/5, with an assigned rep on Enterprise.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Clockify cheaper than Hubstaff?

Yes, on published prices. Clockify is free for up to 5 users and Basic is US$3.99 per seat a month billed annually. Hubstaff Starter is $4.99 per seat a month on annual billing.

Does Hubstaff or Clockify take screenshots?

Both can. Hubstaff tracks activity levels, apps and URLs with optional screenshots. Clockify includes activity monitoring with screenshots on its Pro plan.

Do Hubstaff and Clockify integrate with QuickBooks?

Yes. Both list QuickBooks among their integrations.

Is Hubstaff or Clockify more secure?

Both state SOC 2 Type II and GDPR. Clockify also states ISO 27001.

Can I try Hubstaff and Clockify before I buy?

Yes. Hubstaff offers a 14-day trial. Clockify has a free plan and a trial of its paid plans.

Do Hubstaff and Clockify track time off?

Yes. Hubstaff covers time off, overtime and breaks. Clockify has time off policies with accruals.

Do Hubstaff and Clockify offer a free trial?

Yes, both list a free trial. Clockify also lists a free plan.

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Quotes from the sources

Hubstaff hubstaff.com/pricing“Starter $4 99 / seat / mo 2 seat minimum.” “SOC-2 Type II compliance”
Clockify clockify.me/pricing“US$ 3.99 per seat /month billed annually (or US$4.99 if billed monthly)” “Get started for free and upgrade to get more features.”
Clockify clockify.me/integrations“Clockify integrates with 100+ web apps so you can track time from anywhere on the web with one click.”
Hubstaff hubstaff.com/download“Desktop time tracking apps for Mac, Windows & Linux” “Our lightweight mobile time tracking app for iOS and Android helps you increase efficiency for teams on the move”
Clockify clockify.me/apps“Install Clockify and track time from anywhere — everything is synced online.” “24/7 Support”
Hubstaff hubstaff.com/about“Dave and co-founder and now CEO Jared Brown built Hubstaff in 2012.”
Clockify cake.com/about“2017 We developed and launched Clockify, our first product for time tracking.”
Clockify clockify.me/features/activity-monitoring“7-day free trial · No credit card required”
Clockify cake.com/security“An annual audit that demonstrates our ongoing commitment to security and data privacy.” “Rules for the protection of personal data and privacy inside the European Union.”
Hubstaff hubstaff.com/security“GDPR compliance”