Everhour vs. Clockify: A Comprehensive Comparison for Freelancers

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the most common questions freelancers ask when deciding between Everhour and Clockify.

Can Freelancers Use Clockify for Free Indefinitely?

Yes. Clockify's free plan is a permanent free tier, not a trial. It includes unlimited time tracking, unlimited projects, and unlimited users with no expiration date. Features like invoicing, timesheet approvals, and project budgets require upgrading to a paid plan starting at $4.99/user/month, but for core time tracking and basic reporting, the free plan is genuinely sufficient for many solo freelancers.

Does Everhour Work Without a Project Management Tool Integration?

Yes, Everhour can be used as a standalone time tracker without connecting it to Asana, Trello, ClickUp, or any other project management platform. You can create projects, tasks, and clients directly inside Everhour and track time against them without any external integration.

That said, using Everhour without the integrations removes much of its competitive advantage. The embedded timer experience, which is Everhour's standout feature, only exists when it's connected to a supported project management tool. If you're going to use it as a standalone tracker, Clockify offers a comparable experience at a significantly lower cost, making it the more practical choice for freelancers who don't need the deep integration layer.

Which Tool Is Better for Sending Invoices to Clients?

Everhour has a more seamlessly integrated invoicing workflow. Since billing rates, project budgets, and time logs are all managed within the same platform, generating an invoice from tracked hours is fast, accurate, and requires minimal manual adjustment. You can assign different rates per client or project and pull itemized time data directly into the invoice.

Clockify also supports invoicing, but it's only available on paid plans. Once unlocked, it works well for standard hourly billing, but the connection between project budgets and invoice generation isn't as tight as Everhour's. For freelancers who send frequent, detailed invoices to multiple clients, Everhour's invoicing feels more purpose-built. For those who invoice occasionally and don't need complex rate structures, Clockify's paid tier invoicing is more than adequate.

Can You Switch From Clockify to Everhour Without Losing Your Data?

Switching between any two time tracking platforms requires some manual work, and this pairing is no different. Clockify allows you to export your time entries as CSV or PDF files, which you can use as a historical record. Everhour does not offer a direct import from Clockify, so your historical time data won't automatically transfer over.

What this means practically is that a clean-cut switch works best — export and archive your Clockify data, then start fresh in Everhour from a specific date. Your old records remain accessible in Clockify exports for reference, and your ongoing tracking moves fully into Everhour.

Before committing to a switch, it's worth running both tools in parallel for a short period. Everhour offers a free trial that lets you test the full platform without paying. Use that window to configure your projects, connect your integrations, and validate that the workflow actually fits before canceling your Clockify account.

The most important step in any migration is ensuring your client billing rates, project names, and team structures are properly recreated in Everhour before you go live. A few hours of setup upfront will prevent billing discrepancies and reporting gaps later. Key data to carry over manually includes:

• Client names and associated billing rates

• Active project names and budget parameters

• Team member profiles and individual hourly rates

• Any recurring invoice templates or client-specific billing notes

• Historical time totals by project (for reference and budget continuity)