Clockify locks screenshots behind a $9.99/user/month Pro plan. Tracely includes them at $4/seat/month — with a purpose-built client–freelancer workflow that Clockify doesn't have.
Clockify is a versatile time tracker with 5 pricing tiers. Tracely has one plan with one focus: verifiable proof of work for clients and the freelancers they hire.
| Feature | Tracely | Clockify |
|---|---|---|
| Screenshot proof of work | ✓ Included in all plans | Pro plan only ($9.99/mo) |
| Desktop time tracker | ✓ Native Windows app | ✓ Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Web dashboard | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client & worker roles | ✓ Separate dashboards | Team roles (admin, manager, user) |
| Worker screenshot privacy | ✓ 2-min delete window | ✗ No delete window |
| Free plan | 7-day free trial | ✓ Unlimited users, free forever |
| Invoicing | ✗ Not included | ✓ Standard plan & above |
| Reporting & CSV export | ✓ | ✓ Advanced reporting |
| Integrations | Focused — core workflow | ✓ 80+ integrations |
| Time off tracking | ✗ | ✓ Standard plan & above |
| Mobile app | ✗ Coming later | ✓ iOS & Android |
| Offline support | ✓ Syncs on reconnect | ✓ |
Clockify's free plan is generous for basic time tracking. But the moment you need screenshots — the feature that actually proves work happened — you're paying $9.99/user/month on their Pro plan. Tracely includes screenshots from day one.
| Plan | Price | Screenshots? |
|---|---|---|
| Tracely Pro | $4/seat/mo | ✓ Included |
| Clockify Free | $0 | ✗ |
| Clockify Basic | $4.99/user/mo | ✗ |
| Clockify Standard | $6.99/user/mo | ✗ |
| Clockify Pro | $9.99/user/mo | ✓ |
| Clockify Enterprise | $14.99/user/mo | ✓ |
Everything included: screenshots, client & worker dashboards, project management, CSV exports, privacy controls, and support. 7-day free trial.
Screenshots require the Pro plan. Lower tiers offer time tracking without visual proof. Free plan available with unlimited users but no screenshots or advanced features.
That's $719/year less for the same screenshot capability — plus a client-focused workflow Clockify doesn't have.
Clockify gates screenshots behind their fourth-highest tier at $9.99/month. Tracely treats screenshot proof of work as the core feature — it's included from day one at $4/seat/month because it's the whole point.
Clockify uses generic team roles (admin, manager, user). Tracely separates the client and worker experience entirely — different views, different controls, different needs met. The client reviews proof; the worker tracks and controls their own privacy.
Clockify's screenshot feature offers no delete window for workers. Tracely gives workers 2 minutes to review and remove any screenshot before it's visible to the client. Proof of work should not mean loss of privacy.
Clockify has 5 plans with features spread across them — you need a spreadsheet to figure out what you're getting. Tracely has one plan at $4/seat/month. Everything is included. Done.
Clockify's free plan is hard to beat for teams that just need basic time tracking without screenshots or proof of work. If you need invoicing, time off tracking, QuickBooks integration, kiosk mode for shift workers, or Mac/Linux desktop apps, Clockify offers more breadth. For large internal teams that don't bill external clients, Clockify's feature set and free tier may be the pragmatic choice.
You want to show clients exactly what you did during tracked hours — with full control over your own screenshots. Tracely's 2-minute delete window means you decide what's shared.
You're paying for remote work and have no way to verify it. Tracely gives you a visual activity trail — review screenshots, see what's happening, and approve hours with confidence.
Clockify's free plan is great until you need screenshots or proof of work. Instead of jumping to $9.99/user/month for Clockify Pro, switch to Tracely at $4/seat/month and get more of what matters.
When you're building a team across timezones, proof of work builds the trust that replaces in-office visibility. Tracely is built with remote and cross-border work in mind.
Screenshots included from day one. No credit card. No commitment. See why proof of work shouldn't cost $9.99/user/month.