How do I leave Clockify?

Step 1: Export your data. Step 2: Set up Helix. Step 3: Parallel run. Step 4: Cancel Clockify. Most users switch in 1-2 days.

How much does Clockify cost over 5 years?

Clockify at $9.99/month costs $119.88/year. With 11.4% annual SaaS inflation: $403 over 3 years, $754 over 5 years. Helix is $279 once.

What is the best Clockify alternative?

Helix replaces Clockify for $279 one-time. It includes invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, and full accounting. Clockify lacks Free plan: can't lock timesheets (audit risk) and GPS requires Standard plan — Helix includes both. Break even in 28 months. 30-day money-back guarantee.

Escape Clockify

Clockify costs $9.99/month ($119.88/year). Helix is $279 once.
Here is everything you need to make the switch.

Bottom Line

Clockify at $9.99/month costs $403 over 3 years with SaaS inflation. Helix is $279 once — you save $124 over that period. The migration takes 1-2 days. You can run both in parallel until you are confident. 30-day money-back guarantee means zero risk. One-time $279 vs $48-$180/user/year

The Price Creep Timeline

Clockify currently charges $9.99/month. SaaS prices increase an average of 11.4% annually — five times general inflation. Here is what your Clockify subscription actually costs over time:

Year 1

$119.88

Year 2

$134

Year 3

$149

3yr Total

$403

5yr Total

$754

Helix

$279

Every year you stay on Clockify, the gap widens. The break-even point is 28 months. After that, Clockify users keep paying while you keep $119.88+ per year.

The Real Problems with Clockify

Price is not the only issue. Clockify users consistently report these problems:

✗Free tier lacks essential enterprise controls

✗Profitability tracking only in Pro ($9.99/user)

✗No built-in invoicing in free tier

✗Approvals/locking require paid plans

✗Just a timer - no CRM, scheduling, or business management

✗Free version limitations become apparent as team grows

What Clockify Does Not Include

You are paying $9.99/month and still missing these features. Each one requires yet another subscription:

⚠Free plan: can't lock timesheets (audit risk) — not in Clockify, included in Helix

⚠GPS requires Standard plan — not in Clockify, included in Helix

⚠SSO requires Enterprise — not in Clockify, included in Helix

⚠No geofencing for clock-ins — not in Clockify, included in Helix

⚠Manual start/stop (limited automation) — not in Clockify, included in Helix

What Clockify Does Well (Honest Assessment)

Clockify is not all bad. It genuinely excels at:

Genuinely unlimited free plan
Simple interface, low learning curve
Web, desktop, mobile apps
80+ integrations

If you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features, Clockify may still be the right choice. For solo operators and small teams, Helix does 90% of what Clockify does at a fraction of the cost — once.

How to Switch: Step by Step

Most Clockify users complete the switch in 1-2 days. Here is the exact process:

Export your data

Go to Settings → Data Export. Download clients, invoices, expenses as CSV.

Set up Helix

15-minute setup. Import your client list and data.

Parallel run

Run both for 1-2 weeks to verify everything transferred.

Cancel Clockify

Cancel subscription before next billing cycle.

✓ Run both in parallel. Cancel Clockify only when you are confident. Zero risk.

See Your Exact Savings

Escape Clockify — Get Helix for $279

30-day money-back guarantee. Break even in 28 months.

FAQ

Is Helix really a full Clockify replacement?

For solo operators and small teams (1-5), yes. Helix includes invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting. Clockify may be better for large teams (10+) or enterprises needing specific integrations.

What happens to my data when I leave Clockify?

Export everything before canceling. Clockify provides CSV exports for most data. Import into Helix in about 15 minutes. Your data is yours — take it with you.

How long does the switch take?

Most users switch in 1-2 days. The export/import takes about an hour. Then run both tools in parallel for 1-2 weeks to verify. Cancel Clockify when you are ready.

What if Helix does not work for me?

30-day money-back guarantee. Full refund, no questions. You lose nothing by trying.

Pricing verified March 2026.