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ClockoutClockout vs My Hours
Clockout vs My Hours: the 2026 decision guide for freelancers and consultants who want all features at one price, not tiered upgrades
Updated May 2, 2026Reviewed by the Clockout teamEditorial standards
My Hours is simple time tracking software for freelancers and small teams. Free tier covers basic timer + reports; paid tier ($8/user/month) adds invoicing, recurring billing, and approval workflows. Clockout is the better choice when you want a single flat price for everything (including invoicing) rather than My Hours' tier-gated invoicing model.
What stays attached
Client, project, task, and notes
Pricing entry point
Clockout Pro starts at $4/month
My Hours gates invoicing behind $8/user/month tier — Clockout includes it at $4 flat
$4 flat for the owner + $2/seat vs My Hours' $8 per user per month for invoicing
Cadenced reminders are built into Clockout; basic in My Hours Pro
Free vs $4 trade-off only matters if you don't use the invoicing layer
The honest tradeoff
The real tradeoff between Clockout and My Hours
My Hours is one of the simplest time trackers in the category, and the free tier is genuinely useful for users who only need basic tracking and reports. The intentional minimalism is a feature, not a limitation.
The trade-off becomes visible the moment you need invoicing: the Pro tier at $8/user/month is the same price as Toggl Premium and twice the price of Clockout's flat $4. For users who specifically want a unified tracking + invoicing flow, Clockout is materially cheaper. For users who want a free timer and invoice elsewhere, My Hours' free tier is hard to beat.
Decision criteria
Three things that actually differ between Clockout and My Hours
Free tier vs. $4 flat. If you don't need invoicing, My Hours' free tier wins on cost. If you do need invoicing, Clockout's $4 flat wins on cost.
Workflow shape. Both are simple, narrow tools. The deciding factor is whether invoicing belongs in the same tool.
Team scale. Per-user pricing on My Hours Pro vs Clockout's flat model. The cross-over depends on whether you need invoicing.
Who this is for
Decision criteria that actually matter
When buyers compare Clockout vs My Hours side-by-side, these are the criteria that usually decide it.
Choose Clockout if...
you want invoicing without paying for the Pro tier
cadenced reminders matter to your cash flow
per-user pricing doesn't fit your team
My Hours may still fit if...
you only need a free timer (no invoicing)
approval workflows for managers matter
simple, narrow tooling appeals to you
Decision table
Clockout vs My Hours: where the workflow actually changes
These rows focus on buying criteria that change the day-to-day billing experience, not just plan matrices.
Decision area
Clockout
My Hours
Best fit
Freelancers who want all features at one flat price.
Cost-sensitive timer users who don't need invoicing.
What gets emphasized
Everything at $4 flat — invoicing, recurring billing, reminders.
Free tier for tracking; tiered upgrades for invoicing.
Where the difference shows up
When invoicing matters and you want it included.
When you don't invoice from this tool.
Buying shortcut
Better when everything-at-one-price wins.
Better when free-with-no-invoicing is enough.
Pick My Hours if...
When My Hours is the right choice
There are real cases where My Hours is the better fit than Clockout. Being honest about them helps you decide faster.
01
You only need a free timer
My Hours' free tier (timer + reports, no invoicing) is genuinely free. If you don't invoice from this tool, the free tier works.
02
Approval workflows matter
My Hours Pro tier includes time approval workflows for managers. If your team has hourly approvals, that fits.
03
Simple, narrow tooling appeals to you
My Hours is intentionally simple — fewer features than Toggl, less workflow than Harvest. For users who want minimalism, that's a feature.
Pick Clockout if...
When Clockout is the right choice
You want invoicing without the tier upgrade
My Hours' free tier excludes invoicing. The Pro tier ($8/user) costs more than Clockout's $4 flat. The math favors Clockout the moment invoicing matters.
Cadenced reminders matter to your cash flow
Clockout's per-client multi-touchpoint reminder sequences are deeper than My Hours' Pro-tier reminders.
Per-user pricing doesn't fit your team
My Hours Pro × 5 users = $40/month. Clockout for 5 = $12/month. ~3× cheaper for the same scope.
How to run the A/B test
How to evaluate Clockout vs My Hours without overcommitting
1
Decide on invoicing tool placement
If invoicing happens elsewhere, My Hours free tier is enough. If invoicing should live with tracking, Clockout's $4 includes it.
2
Track one client week in Clockout
Time tracking → invoice draft → cadenced reminders → paid. The full loop in one tool.
3
Calculate the year-cost honestly
My Hours free + separate invoicing tool vs Clockout $4 flat. Compare the real total stack cost.
4
Decide based on stack consolidation appetite
Consolidate to one tool = Clockout. Mix-and-match cheap tools = My Hours + something else.
Pricing snapshot
Pricing context when this page was reviewed
Treat this as a buying shortcut. Always confirm the live pricing page before a final decision.
Reviewed April 11, 2026
My Hours pricing posture
Free tier (timer + reports). Pro $8/user/month for invoicing, recurring billing, approvals.
Clockout pricing posture
$4 flat for the owner with everything included. $2 per additional seat.
Free tier wins on cost if you don't need invoicing. Pro tier ($8/user) is 2× Clockout's flat $4 the moment invoicing matters.
How to switch
How to evaluate Clockout against My Hours without overcommitting
The lowest-risk test is to compare one live billing cycle side by side.
1
Decide on invoicing tool placement
If invoicing happens elsewhere, My Hours free fits. If invoicing should live with tracking, Clockout's $4 includes it.
2
Track one client week in Clockout
Full loop in one tool. Compare to My Hours' free + separate invoicing.
3
Calculate the year-cost honestly
My Hours Pro × users vs Clockout flat. The math favors Clockout at team sizes 2+ when invoicing is needed.
FAQ
Questions comparison shoppers usually ask
Should I use My Hours' free tier instead of paying for Clockout?
If you only need a timer and reports (no invoicing), My Hours free is fine. The moment invoicing enters the workflow, Clockout's $4 flat beats My Hours Pro at $8/user.
Can I import My Hours data?
Yes via CSV. My Hours' time export includes client, project, duration, and tags — Clockout imports that format directly.
What's the team cost difference?
5-person team on My Hours Pro ($8/user × 12) = $480/year. Same team on Clockout ($12/month × 12) = $144/year. ~$336/year saved.
If billing still feels pieced together
See the workflow that starts with the work, not the cleanup
If you are comparing tools because billing still feels messier than it should, the best test is a real client week in Clockout.
Try the same sequence in a real workspace: track the work, review the week, and send the invoice from the same record instead of rebuilding the bill later.