Time tracking with invoicing built right in.
Clockify offers a free tier, but invoicing and advanced billing require paid upgrades. auftakt is purpose-built for freelancers who need both — in one clean tool.
How auftakt compares to Clockify
Comparison based on publicly available feature information. Last updated April 2025.
Why freelancers choose auftakt over Clockify
Invoicing without the upsell
Clockify requires a paid upgrade to access invoicing features. In auftakt, invoicing is core — available on every plan.
Rates designed for freelancers
Define hourly rates at the client level and override per job. auftakt automatically calculates the correct amount every time.
No feature-gating by plan
You should not have to upgrade just to send an invoice. auftakt keeps the most important freelancer tools accessible from the start.
Less complexity, more clarity
Clockify serves large teams with complex approval workflows. auftakt strips away the noise and focuses on what freelancers actually need.
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