Clockify vs Hubstaff
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Time Tracking Software (2026) and The 11 Best Employee Monitoring Software Tools (2026). Last verified June 4, 2026.
The short answer
Hubstaff ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #3) for Agencies and teams billing and tracking hours / HR managers and business owners tracking remote and hybrid employee productivity. Combines time tracking, GPS, and payroll, making it perfect for managing distributed and field teams.
At a glance
| Clockify | Hubstaff | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best Time Tracking Software (2026) | #3 / The 11 Best Employee Monitoring Software Tools (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Best for | Best free time tracking software | Time tracking and payroll |
| Pricing | $ ($5 to $15/user/mo) | $ ($7 to $10/user/mo) |
| HQ | Novi Sad, Serbia | Fishers, USA |
| Founded | 2017 | 2012 |
Clockify
The market leader for value, offering an incredibly generous free plan for unlimited users.
clockify.meHubstaff
Combines time tracking, GPS, and payroll, making it perfect for managing distributed and field teams.
hubstaff.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Monitoring Software Tools (2026)
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