Backlog vs Clockify

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Two Project management tools side by side: what each does, what it costs and who it suits.

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The verdict Side by side Plans and pricing Who each is for Other options

The verdict

On the data we hold, Backlog comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.

What the data says

Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
Clockify starts lower, at $3.99/mo against $31.50/mo.
Only Backlog has an MCP server, so an AI employee can work in it directly.
In our Project management ranking, Backlog places 6 and Clockify 4 of 10.

Side by side

Backlog and Clockify compared
At a glance	BABacklog	Clockify
Starts at	$31.50/mo	$3.99/mo
Free plan	Yes	Yes
API	Yes	Yes
MCP server	Yes	No
Links	Visit	Visit

Plans and pricing

Backlog

FreeSmall teams getting startedFree
StarterTeams up to 30 users$35/mo
StandardGrowing teams needing advanced views$100/mo
PremiumLarge organizations requiring full features$175/mo

Clockify

FreeFree plan with unlimited time tracking, timesheets and reports.Free
BasicPer seat: $4.99 billed monthly or $3.99 a month billed annually.$4.99/mo/seat
StandardPer seat: $6.99 billed monthly or $5.49 a month billed annually.$6.99/mo/seat
ProPer seat: $9.99 billed monthly or $7.99 a month billed annually.$9.99/mo/seat
EnterprisePer seat: $14.99 billed monthly or $11.99 a month billed annually.$14.99/mo/seat
CAKE.com BundleClockify Enterprise plus Pumble and Plaky: $15.99 monthly or $12.99 a month billed annually.$15.99/mo/seat

Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.

Who each is for

Choose Backlog if…

We haven't written up who Backlog suits yet.

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Choose Clockify if…

Freelancers, agencies and consultants who bill by the hour and need tracked time turned into timesheets, invoices and project cost reports, ideally starting on a free plan.

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