Clockify vs SmartSuite

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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

On the data we hold, SmartSuite 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 $15/mo.
  • Only SmartSuite has an MCP server, so an AI employee can work in it directly.
  • In our Project management ranking, SmartSuite places 7 and Clockify 4 of 10.

Side by side

Clockify and SmartSuite compared
At a glance
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SMSmartSuite
Starts at$3.99/mo$15/mo
Free planYesYes
APIYesYes
MCP serverNoYes
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Plans and pricing

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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
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SmartSuite

  • Teamsmall teams managing shared workflows$20/mo
  • Professionaldepartments needing advanced permissions and integrations$36/mo

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

Who each is for

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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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Choose SmartSuite if…

We haven't written up who SmartSuite suits yet.
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