The Clockify Alternative with Built-In Task Management
Clockify is one of the most generous free time trackers available. Unlimited users, unlimited projects, and solid basic reporting at no cost. For teams or freelancers who just need a start/stop timer with decent reports, it is hard to beat on value.
The gap for freelancers: Clockify tracks time, but your tasks live somewhere else. You end up running Clockify alongside Todoist, Notion, or a spreadsheet. That means switching apps to start a timer, manually matching time entries to tasks, and reconciling two tools when it is time to invoice. The friction compounds daily.
Flowly was built to close that gap. Tasks and timers live in the same interface. One click on a task card starts the timer. When you stop, the time logs against that task automatically. Analytics show time by task, project, and day. For freelancers who need both task management and time tracking, it replaces two tools with one.
Flowly also invoices. Clockify's invoicing lives behind the Pro tier and is bolted onto a tracking-first product; Flowly's invoicing is first-class — tracked hours flow into a branded PDF + hosted payment link in one click, no second subscription required.
The Short Answer
You want task management and time tracking in one tool, need analytics by task and project, or are tired of reconciling separate apps at invoice time.
You need a free tool for a team, rely on 80+ integrations, want invoicing features, or need desktop apps with idle detection.
Feature Comparison
Honest comparison — including areas where Clockify has the advantage.
| Feature | Flowly | Clockify |
|---|---|---|
| Time tracking (start/stop) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Task management | ✓ | Basic (within time entries) |
| Timer on task cards | ✓ | ✗ (separate from tasks) |
| Time analytics by project | ✓ | ✓ |
| Time analytics by task | ✓ | Limited |
| Kanban / board view | ✓ | ✗ |
| Calendar view | ✓ | ✓ (Pro) |
| Break reminders | ✓ | ✗ |
| AI task suggestions | ✓ (Pro) | ✗ |
| Team collaboration | ✗ | ✓ (unlimited free users) |
| Built-in invoicing + payment link | ✓ | Add-on (Pro) |
| Mobile apps | ✗ | ✓ (iOS, Android) |
| Desktop apps | Chrome extension | ✓ (Windows, Mac, Linux) |
| Integrations | Google Calendar, REST API | 80+ (Jira, Asana, Trello, etc.) |
Pricing Side by Side
Clockify's free tier is exceptionally generous for pure time tracking. The relevant stack comparison: Clockify Pro ($9.99/mo) + a task manager (Todoist $5/mo) = $15/mo for what Flowly covers from $8/month annual or $12/month monthly with first-class invoicing built in — no Pro upcharge required.
Up to 20 tasks and 3 projects — free forever
$8/month billed annually ($96/year) or $12/month
Unlimited users, unlimited projects, unlimited time tracking — free forever
$3.99-$11.99/user/month for Pro, Standard, Pro, Enterprise tiers
Which is Right for You?
Choose Flowly if…
- ✓You want tasks and timers in one place — no switching between apps
- ✓You need analytics that show time by task and project, not just by time entry
- ✓You want break reminders and wellness features in your workflow
- ✓You are paying for both a task manager and Clockify and want to consolidate
- ✓You bill clients and want first-class invoicing (PDF + hosted payment link) in the same tool that holds your time logs
Choose Clockify if…
- →You need free time tracking for a team — Clockify allows unlimited free users
- →You rely on desktop apps with idle detection and screenshot features
- →You need invoicing directly from your time tracker
- →You already have a task manager you love and only need standalone time tracking
The Honest Verdict
Clockify wins on breadth: free team features, desktop apps, invoicing, and 80+ integrations. Flowly wins on depth for solo freelancers: task management and time tracking in one tool, with analytics that connect hours to specific tasks. If you only need a timer, Clockify is free and excellent. If you need both task management and time tracking, Flowly saves the context-switching cost of running two tools.
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