VibeLog vs Clockify

A detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for tracking your development work.

TL;DR

Clockify is the most popular free time tracker for teams. VibeLog is an AI-native coding session tracker that uses MCP to capture what your AI assistant builds in real-time. Clockify is best for agencies and freelancers needing general time tracking with invoicing. VibeLog is best for developers using AI coding tools who want to know what was actually built.

At a glance

	VibeLog	Clockify
Focus	AI coding session tracking	General Time Tracker
For	Developers (individual + teams)	Individual developers
Tracks what was built	Yes — semantic change logs	No — time and activity metrics only
AI awareness	Native via MCP	None
How it works	MCP server in AI coding tools	IDE plugins / browser extension
Free tier	Yes — 1 project, 30 sessions/mo	Yes — Unlimited users, basic tracking
Starting price	$9/month	$3.99/user/month

Detailed comparison

Automatic tracking

VibeLog

Fully automatic via MCP — zero manual input needed

Clockify

Manual start/stop timers with some auto-detection

Bottom line: Choose Clockify if you prioritize automatic tracking. Choose VibeLog if you need AI-native session tracking with semantic change data.

Developer-specific

VibeLog

Built specifically for developers and AI coding workflows

Clockify

Generic time tracker used across all industries

Bottom line: Choose Clockify if you prioritize developer-specific. Choose VibeLog if you need AI-native session tracking with semantic change data.

What was built

VibeLog

Semantic change logs with descriptions, types, and file-level detail

Clockify

No code awareness — just time blocks with manual descriptions

Bottom line: Choose Clockify if you prioritize what was built. Choose VibeLog if you need AI-native session tracking with semantic change data.

AI coding awareness

VibeLog

Native MCP integration with AI coding assistants

Clockify

None — no coding or AI awareness

Bottom line: Choose Clockify if you prioritize ai coding awareness. Choose VibeLog if you need AI-native session tracking with semantic change data.

Invoicing

VibeLog

Report generation with shareable links (invoicing via export)

Clockify

Built-in invoicing, billable rates, and expense tracking

Bottom line: Choose Clockify if you prioritize invoicing. Choose VibeLog if you need AI-native session tracking with semantic change data.

Integrations

VibeLog

MCP protocol, API keys, webhook support

Clockify

80+ integrations including Jira, Asana, Trello, QuickBooks

Bottom line: Choose Clockify if broad integrations is your top priority. Choose VibeLog if you need AI-native session tracking with semantic change data.

Who should choose Clockify

Clockify is the right choice if:

Agencies and freelancers needing general time tracking with invoicing
Cross-functional teams tracking hours across varied work types
Budget-conscious teams wanting free time tracking for many users

Who should choose VibeLog

VibeLog is built for developers who:

Use AI coding assistants (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.) and want to track output
Need automatic session logs with zero manual effort
Want client-ready reports showing what was delivered, not just hours
Care about understanding what AI changes in their codebase

Clockify strengths

Very generous free tier with unlimited users
Strong invoicing and billing features for freelancers
Broad integrations with 80+ project management and accounting tools

Clockify weaknesses

Not developer-specific — requires manual time entry for coding sessions
No automatic coding activity detection whatsoever
No understanding of code changes, AI assistance, or development workflow

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