SwiftBill vs Clockify:
Free invoicing vs paid billing feature
Clockify is one of the best free time trackers available — but invoicing requires upgrading to a paid plan. SwiftBill is free invoicing that works with or without a time tracker. Use both free, or use SwiftBill standalone.
$0
SwiftBill — free invoicing forever
PDF download, shareable links, client management
$5.49
Clockify Standard to unlock invoicing
Per seat/month — time tracking is free, invoicing isn't
The $0 stack: Clockify + SwiftBill
You don't have to choose. Both tools have generous free plans that complement each other perfectly.
Clockify (free)
- ✓ Unlimited time tracking
- ✓ Projects and tags
- ✓ Time reports
- ✓ Team tracking
SwiftBill (free)
- ✓ Professional PDF invoices
- ✓ Shareable invoice links
- ✓ Saved client details
- ✓ Payment status tracking
Frequently asked questions
Does Clockify have invoicing?
Clockify does have an invoicing feature, but it's locked behind the paid Standard plan at $5.49/seat/month (billed annually). On the free plan, you can track time but cannot generate or send invoices. The invoicing feature also works best when you bill strictly by tracked hours — fixed-fee project invoicing is limited.
Can I use Clockify for free and SwiftBill for invoicing?
Yes — this is a popular combination. Track time in Clockify's free plan, check your time report at the end of the month, then enter the hours and rate as a line item in SwiftBill. You get accurate time tracking and a professional PDF invoice, both on free plans. Total cost: $0.
Is SwiftBill's free plan actually free?
Yes — 5 invoices/month, 3 saved clients, full PDF download, shareable invoice links. No credit card, no trial countdown. Pro is $9/month flat for unlimited invoices. Neither plan takes a percentage of your invoiced amount.
What if I bill hourly — do I need Clockify's invoicing?
Not necessarily. Log your hours in Clockify, then manually enter them in SwiftBill as line items (e.g. '14 hrs × $85/hr = $1,190'). It takes 30 seconds and gives you a much more professional PDF than Clockify's basic invoice template.
Who uses Clockify + SwiftBill together?
Developers, designers, consultants, and any freelancer who bills hourly but wants a proper professional invoice rather than a plain billing summary. Clockify handles the timer; SwiftBill handles the client-facing document.
Add professional invoicing to your Clockify setup — free
Keep tracking time in Clockify. Send invoices from SwiftBill. Both free, zero overlap.