Clockwise Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not
Honest breakdown of the free tier limits and features
Clockwise pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $7.75 to $7.75 per user/month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Clockwise's free offering is a time-limited trial to test the full product.
What's Included in the Free Plan
- Smart calendar holds
- Personal calendar sync
- AI calendar management
- Advanced scheduling
- Flexible Meetings
- Focus Time basic holds
- Unlimited Scheduling Links
- Group scheduling links
- Round-robin scheduling links
- Custom branding on booking pages
- Out-of-office calendar management
- Team no-meeting day basic
- Priority support
- 30-day trial of Teams features at sign-up
What's NOT Included (Paid Only)
- Everything in Free plan
- Optimize meeting times for focused work blocks
- Auto-scheduled Focus Time holds
- Group Scheduling Links with multiple teammates
- 2-week calendar optimization window
- Company-wide no-meeting day
- Meeting & calendar data export
- Admin controls & user roles
Free Plan Limits
| Limit | Free Plan | Paid Plans |
|---|---|---|
| optimization | Basic calendar optimization | Unlimited/Higher |
| focusTime | Manual focus time holds only | Unlimited/Higher |
| analytics | No team analytics | Unlimited/Higher |
| adminControls | None | Unlimited/Higher |
You'll Need to Upgrade When...
- You exceed the user limit
- You need features like Everything in Free plan or Optimize meeting times for focused work blocks
- You require premium support or SLA guarantees
- You need to remove branding or watermarks
- You need advanced integrations or API access
Hidden Restrictions on Free Plan
- Clockwise branding may appear on your content or communications
- Support is limited to community forums or email with longer response times
- Export options may be restricted or include watermarks
- API access is typically limited or not available
- Advanced reporting and analytics require paid plans
Free vs Paid: Which Do You Need?
Free Plan is Enough If...
- You're an individual or very small team
- You need only basic features
- You don't mind usage limits
- Branding on output is acceptable
- Community support is sufficient
You Need Paid If...
- Your team is growing beyond limits
- You need advanced features
- Professional branding is required
- You need priority support
- Integrations/API access is critical
Free vs Teams Plan Comparison
| Free $0 | Teams $7.75/user/month | |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 14 included | 8+ included |
| Support | Community/Email | Priority Support |
| Branding | Clockwise branding | Your branding |
| Best For | Individuals and small teams getting started with AI calendar management and basic scheduling | Individuals, teams, and smaller companies wanting to optimize team calendars and boost productivity with AI automation |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is Clockwise free?
Yes, Clockwise offers a free trial plan with 14 core features included. However, there are limits on optimization, focustime that may require upgrading.
02 What's included in Clockwise's free plan?
Clockwise's free plan includes: Smart calendar holds, Personal calendar sync, AI calendar management, Advanced scheduling, Flexible Meetings, and 9 more features. Key limits include optimization: Basic calendar optimization, focusTime: Manual focus time holds only, analytics: No team analytics.
03 What's NOT included in Clockwise's free plan?
The free plan excludes: Everything in Free plan, Optimize meeting times for focused work blocks, Auto-scheduled Focus Time holds, Group Scheduling Links with multiple teammates, 2-week calendar optimization window. You'll also have Clockwise branding and limited support options.
04 When should I upgrade from Clockwise's free plan?
Consider upgrading when: you hit user or storage limits, need features like Everything in Free plan or Optimize meeting times for focused work blocks, require premium support, or want to remove branding. The cheapest paid plan starts at $7.75/user/month.
05 Is Clockwise's free plan really free forever?
Clockwise's free offering is actually a time-limited trial, not a forever-free plan. After the trial period, you'll need to subscribe to a paid plan to continue using the service.
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