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Clockify pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $3.99 to $14.99 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

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

Clockify's truly unlimited free plan is its biggest strength, but teams quickly hit feature walls requiring paid upgrades. GPS tracking, scheduling, and invoicing - essential for many service businesses - require the Standard plan at $5.49/user/month annually, costing $549/year for a 10-person team.

2

Profitability tracking and labor cost analysis are locked to the Pro tier ($7.99/user/month annually). Teams that start on Basic or Standard may need to upgrade when they realize they can't track project profitability or true labor costs, adding unexpected costs mid-project.

3

QuickBooks integration only works on Pro and Enterprise plans. Accounting teams expecting seamless integration may face upgrade costs or manual data export workflows if on lower tiers.

4

SSO and SAML authentication require the Enterprise plan ($11.99/user/month annually). Companies with security compliance requirements can't use lower-cost plans, making Clockify more expensive than advertised for regulated industries.

5

While monthly billing is available, annual billing provides 20% savings. Teams choosing monthly flexibility pay significantly more over time - a 10-person Pro team pays $100/month vs $80/month annually, costing an extra $240/year.

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $9.49 × 12) $2,847/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$569/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $29,271–$64,555
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Clockify?

Beyond the license fee, budget for implementation ($5K-$100K+), training ($500-$2K per user), premium support (15-20% of license), and admin costs. Most companies see 40-60% higher total cost than the listed price.

02 Does Clockify charge for implementation?

Clockify doesn't include implementation in the license cost. Implementation is typically done by partners and costs range from $5,000 for basic setup to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments with customization.

03 How much does Clockify support cost?

Basic support is included, but premium support (faster response times, 24/7 availability) typically adds 15-20% to your annual contract. This can be thousands of dollars per year for larger deployments.

04 Are there storage costs with Clockify?

Most Clockify plans include limited storage. Once you exceed the included amount, you'll pay overage fees which can range from $50-$500+ per month depending on data volume.

05 What add-ons cost extra with Clockify?

Many features marketed as part of Clockify are actually add-ons: advanced reporting, API access, integrations, and specialized modules. Each can add $10-$100+ per user per month.

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