Free vs Automated

Clockify vs CalendarCash

Clockify is free, but your time isn't. See why $14/month saves consultants $5,400/year in manual work.

The True Cost of “Free”

Clockify is free, but the hidden cost is your time. Here's the real value comparison.

Clockify

FREE*

Daily Time Investment

  • • 10 mins setting up projects/clients
  • • 15 mins remembering to start/stop timers
  • • 5 mins fixing forgotten time entries
  • • 10 mins creating invoices separately

Hidden Cost: 30 minutes/day = $750/month at $50/hr

CalendarCash

$14/month

Daily Time Investment

  • • 0 mins - calendar already exists
  • • 0 mins - automatic time capture
  • • 0 mins - no timers to forget
  • • 2 mins - review and send invoices

Total Cost: $14 + 2 minutes/day = $17.50/month

Annual Savings with CalendarCash

$8,832

Save 28 minutes per day × $50/hour × 365 days = $8,540 time savings
Minus $168 annual cost = $8,372 net savings

ROI: 4,938% return on investment in the first year

Feature Comparison

Clockify vs CalendarCash capabilities breakdown

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FeatureClockifyCalendarCash
Cost
Free (basic), $3.99-8.99/user (paid)
$14/month flat rate
Time Tracking
Manual start/stop timers
Automatic calendar capture
Invoice Generation
Basic invoicing in paid plans
Professional invoices included
Setup Time
Projects, clients, timer training
Connect calendar in 30 seconds
Accuracy
Depends on remembering timers
100% accurate from calendar
Team Features
Unlimited users, team reporting
Individual consultant focused
Time Tracking Reports
Detailed project reports
Simple invoice-focused reports

Who Should Choose What?

Choose Clockify if you:

  • Have a tight budget and time is not valuable to you
  • Manage a large team and need unlimited users
  • Enjoy manually starting and stopping timers
  • Need detailed project reporting and analytics

Choose CalendarCash if you:

  • Value your time at $25+/hour (break-even point)
  • Are a consultant or freelancer with scheduled meetings
  • Want 100% accurate time tracking without manual work
  • Prefer to focus on client work instead of admin tasks
  • Want time tracking and invoicing in one automated system

Why Calendar-First Wins

Most consultants already live in their calendars. CalendarCash just makes it billable.

Clockify Workflow

1Check calendar for next meeting
2Open Clockify, find project
3Start timer
4Join meeting
5Remember to stop timer
6Create invoice in separate tool

6 steps • High error rate • 30 min/day

CalendarCash Workflow

1Check calendar for next meeting
2Join meeting
Invoice ready automatically

2 steps • 100% accurate • 2 min/day

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CalendarCash really worth $14/month when Clockify is free?

If you value your time at just $25/hour, CalendarCash saves you over $8,000 per year in manual work. The break-even point is 34 minutes per month - most consultants save that in their first week. Free tools are only free if your time has no value.

What if I forget to add meetings to my calendar?

If a meeting isn't planned enough to be on your calendar, was it really planned billable time? CalendarCash encourages good calendar hygiene, which actually improves your professional workflow. You can always add events retroactively if needed.

Can I try CalendarCash before committing?

CalendarCash is launching in September 2025. Join our waitlist to be first in line for early access. We're confident that once you see how much time automation saves, you'll never go back to manual timers.

Do I need to learn a new system like with Clockify?

No learning curve! You already know how to use your calendar. CalendarCash works with your existing Google Calendar - no new habits, no training, no forgotten timers. Just connect your calendar and invoices are ready automatically.

Value Investment

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$8,832

Annual Time Savings

4,938%

ROI First Year

28 min

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