Clockify vs Connecteam vs Everhour

All three track time, but they are optimized for different jobs. Clockify offers the most granular, feature-by-feature pricing ladder for teams that want to…

Clockify

Freemium · From Free (paid plans from $3.99/user/month billed annually)

Best for: Teams that want the most cost-efficient path from free tracking to full-featured invoicing and enterprise security, paying incrementally as they need more capability.

Connecteam

Freemium/Per-user subscription · From Free (up to 10 users); paid plans from $29/month

Best for: Businesses managing deskless, mobile-first hourly staff, such as retail, construction, or field services, that need GPS scheduling, HR documents, and internal communication in one app.

Everhour

Freemium · From Free for up to 5 users, then $8.50/user/month billed annually

Best for: Agencies and dev teams that already live inside Asana, Trello, Jira, or GitHub and want budgeting, invoicing, and time tracking embedded directly into those tools rather than a standalone timer app.

At a Glance

 ClockifyConnecteamEverhour
Primary categorySchedulingSchedulingScheduling
RatingNot documentedNot documentedNot documented
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium/Per-user subscriptionFreemium
Starting priceFree (paid plans from $3.99/user/month billed annually)Free (up to 10 users); paid plans from $29/monthFree for up to 5 users, then $8.50/user/month billed annually
Free planYesYesYes
Free trialNot documentedYesYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, Mac, WindowsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android, Mac
Team collaborationNot documentedNot documentedNot documented
AI featuresNot documentedNot documentedNot documented
Public APIYesYesYes

Standout Differences

Connecteam is the only true all-in-one deskless-workforce platform

Connecteam bundles GPS scheduling, internal communications, and HR document management into one product, not just time tracking, which Clockify and Everhour do not offer.

Connecteam

Everhour's core differentiator is embedding directly into existing project tools

Rather than being a separate destination app, Everhour injects its timer into task cards inside Asana, Trello, Jira, Basecamp, and GitHub, which is central to how it is positioned against Clockify and Connecteam.

Everhour

Clockify has the most granular pricing ladder of the three

Clockify spreads features like invoicing, GPS tracking, budgeting, and SSO across five separate tiers, letting teams pay only for what they need, versus Everhour's single no-feature-gating paid plan and Connecteam's per-hub pricing.

Clockify

All three free plans are capped at a small headcount

Clockify and Everhour both cap free use at 5 users, while Connecteam's free plan covers up to 10 employees but only because it spans all three of its hubs at once.

Clockify, Connecteam, Everhour

Feature-by-Feature

Time Tracking and Workforce Scheduling

FeatureClockifyConnecteamEverhour
Free plan availableAvailableAvailableAvailable
GPS or location-based time clockAvailableAvailableNot documented
Shift-based employee schedulingAvailableAvailableLimited

Budgeting, Billing and Integrations

FeatureClockifyConnecteamEverhour
Client invoicingAvailableUnavailableAvailable
Project budgets and profitability trackingAvailableUnavailableAvailable
Native embedding inside project management tools (Asana, Trello, Jira, GitHub)LimitedNot documentedAvailable

HR and Team Communication

FeatureClockifyConnecteamEverhour
Internal team chat or communications hubUnavailableAvailableUnavailable
HR document e-signature, onboarding, or time-off workflowsLimitedAvailableLimited

Pricing Compared

Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.

Clockify

Free — $0 N/A
Basic — $3.99/user/month annual ($4.99 monthly)
Standard — $5.49/user/month annual ($6.99 monthly)
Pro — $7.99/user/month annual ($9.99 monthly)
Enterprise — $11.99/user/month annual ($14.99 monthly)

Connecteam

Small Business Plan — Free N/A
Operations Hub - Basic — $29/month Monthly (annual available)
Operations Hub - Advanced — $49/month Monthly (annual available)
Operations Hub - Expert — $99/month Monthly (annual available)

Everhour

Free — $0 N/A
Team — $8.50/user/month (annual) or $10/user/month (monthly) Monthly or annual
Custom — Contact for quote Annual

Pros & Cons

Clockify

Pros

  • Free plan available for small teams (up to 5 users) with core tracking functionality.
  • Wide integration library (90+ apps) for embedding time tracking into existing tools.
  • Granular paid tiers let teams pay only for the billing, approval, or security features they need.
  • Bundled pricing with Pumble and Plaky offers savings for teams wanting a full productivity suite.

Cons

  • Free plan was reduced from unlimited users to a 5-user cap as of April 2026.
  • Invoicing, GPS tracking, and advanced reporting are locked behind mid-to-upper paid tiers.
  • Enterprise security features (SSO, SCIM, audit logs) require the top-priced plan.

Connecteam

Pros

  • Free for life for businesses with up to 10 employees
  • Purpose-built for deskless and mobile-first workforces
  • Modular hub pricing lets teams pay only for the features they need
  • 14-day free trial with no credit card required

Cons

  • Pricing across three separate hubs can add up if a team needs all of them
  • Feature limits within each tier (like geofence site counts) require upgrades to remove
  • Less depth in payroll and benefits administration than dedicated HR platforms
  • API access and some advanced features are gated behind Expert or Enterprise tiers

Everhour

Pros

  • Deep native integrations embed time tracking directly into tools like Asana, Trello, Jira, and GitHub instead of requiring a separate app
  • Strong budgeting and budget-alert features make it well suited for agencies billing clients on fixed-fee or capped-hour contracts
  • Simple, transparent per-seat pricing with no feature gating on the paid Team plan
  • Self-funded and profitable company history is reflected in a stable, focused product roadmap

Cons

  • Free plan excludes the native third-party integrations that are central to Everhour's core value proposition
  • Team plan requires a minimum of 5 seats even for smaller teams, which can raise the effective cost for very small groups
  • Smaller company and team size compared to larger, venture-backed competitors may mean slower feature velocity
  • Less brand recognition than category leaders like Toggl Track or Harvest, which can make evaluation research harder for buyers

Use Cases

Choose Clockify: Teams that want the most cost-efficient path from free tracking to full-featured invoicing and enterprise security, paying incrementally as they need more capability.
Choose Connecteam: Businesses managing deskless, mobile-first hourly staff, such as retail, construction, or field services, that need GPS scheduling, HR documents, and internal communication in one app.
Choose Everhour: Agencies and dev teams that already live inside Asana, Trello, Jira, or GitHub and want budgeting, invoicing, and time tracking embedded directly into those tools rather than a standalone timer app.

Clockify

  • Freelance and small-team time tracking — Freelancers and small teams (up to 5 users) use the free plan for basic timers, timesheets, and reporting.
  • Agency billing and invoicing — Agencies use Standard-tier invoicing and approvals to bill clients directly from tracked time.
  • Enterprise workforce time management — Larger organizations use Pro/Enterprise tiers for budgeting, forecasting, GPS tracking, and SSO/audit compliance.

Connecteam

  • Shift Scheduling and Time Tracking — Managers build schedules and track GPS-verified time for hourly employees.
  • Internal Communication & HR for Deskless Teams — HR and operations leads manage time off, onboarding, and company-wide announcements for employees without corporate email.

Everhour

  • Agency client billing — Marketing and creative agencies use Everhour to track billable hours per client project, set budget alerts to avoid scope creep, and generate invoices directly from tracked time.
  • Software team time tracking inside Jira and GitHub — Development teams add Everhour's timer widget to Jira issues and GitHub tasks to log time without leaving their existing engineering workflow, then roll that data into project budgets and reports.
  • Freelance and small studio project profitability — Freelancers and small studios use Everhour to track time across multiple clients, monitor project budgets in real time, and export data for invoicing and accounting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which of the three has the most generous free plan?

Connecteam's free plan covers up to 10 employees across all three of its hubs, while Clockify and Everhour both cap free use at 5 users.

Which tool works best for a team that already lives in Jira, Asana, or Trello?

Everhour is built specifically to embed its timer inside those tools' task cards, whereas Clockify and Connecteam are standalone apps that connect via general integrations or do not mention this integration style at all.

Do any of these charge extra for GPS tracking?

Clockify only unlocks GPS tracking on its Pro tier ($7.99/user/month annual). Connecteam includes GPS time clock in its base Operations Hub plan. Everhour's provided data does not document a GPS tracking feature.

Can I use any of these for internal company communication, not just time tracking?

Only Connecteam includes a dedicated Communications Hub with a news feed, chat, and surveys. Clockify and Everhour are focused on time tracking and billing rather than general team communication.

Which is cheapest for a small team that just needs basic time tracking?

All three offer free tiers around a similar size: Clockify and Everhour cap free use at 5 users, and Connecteam covers up to 10 employees free, so a small team could realistically use any of the three at no cost depending on headcount and whether they also need scheduling or HR tools.

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