// comparison

Zeitkeeper vs Clockify

Clockify is a capable, team-oriented free time tracker with workspaces, projects, and detailed reporting. Zeitkeeper strips all of that away. If you're an individual who wants to know where your time goes without configuring a workspace, Zeitkeeper is built for exactly that.

// feature_comparison

FeatureZeitkeeperClockify
PriceFreeFree tier; paid plans from $3.99/user/mo
Target audienceIndividuals tracking personal timeTeams and businesses tracking work hours
Logging styleDaily totals by category — no timers requiredLive timer or manual entries per task
Weekly goalsBuilt-in per-category weekly targetsNot available on free tier
Workspace & project setupNone required — just create categoriesWorkspaces → Projects → Tasks → Tags
Billable hours & invoicingNot includedAvailable on paid plans
PWA / offline supportYes — installable, works offlineNative apps (iOS/Android/desktop)
Data privacyHetzner EU server, no ad networksUS-based, various third-party integrations
Setup timeUnder 2 minutesLonger — workspace, projects, tags to configure

// when_to_choose

Choose Zeitkeeper if you…

  • Track time for personal insight, not team reporting
  • Want weekly hour goals per life area or project type
  • Prefer logging a daily total without running a live timer
  • Want a minimal interface that takes seconds to learn
  • Value EU data hosting with no third-party tracking

Choose Clockify if you…

  • Need to track time across a team with shared reports
  • Bill clients and need invoicing-ready time sheets
  • Require integrations with tools like Jira, Asana, or Trello
  • Need precise per-task time entries with tags and notes

// get_started()

Ready for a simpler approach?

Zeitkeeper takes under two minutes to set up. No credit card, no trial period — just start tracking.