Clockodo is a German time tracking software founded in 2011. While primarily known for project-based time tracking, they also offer absence management features. The platform is popular with agencies, consultancies, and service companies that need to track billable hours. Clockodo combines time tracking with absence management and offers integration with DATEV for German payroll processing.
| Feature | ZeitPal | Clockodo |
|---|---|---|
| Leave Management | Full leave request and approval system with one-click approvals | Absence management as part of time tracking |
| Sick Leave | Digital sick leave with automatic certificate reminders after 3 days | Sick leave recording with time tracking |
| Team Calendar | Shared team calendar with absence overview and conflict detection | Absence overview calendar |
| Approval Workflows | Flexible approval chains, multi-level approvals, delegation | Manager approval for absences |
| Reports & Analytics | Absence reports, sick rate analytics, leave balance overview | Time and absence reports, DATEV export |
| Mobile App | Responsive web app, works on any device | Native iOS and Android apps |
| Integrations | Slack, Google Calendar, Microsoft 365 (coming soon) | DATEV, project management tools |
ZeitPal offers a generous free tier for small teams, with affordable paid plans for growing companies. No hidden costs, transparent pricing.
Clockodo pricing is based on active users. Plans start at €6.50 per user per month. They offer a 14-day free trial but no permanent free tier.
Clockodo is designed for German service companies, agencies, and consultancies that need project-based time tracking alongside absence management. Best suited for companies with billable hours.
Clockodo is a German company with full GDPR compliance. Data is stored on German servers and they offer DATEV integration for German accounting requirements.
Clockodo provides German-language support via email and phone. They have a comprehensive help center and offer personal onboarding.
Clockodo is an excellent choice for German service companies needing project-based time tracking with absence management. However, if your primary need is leave management without time tracking, ZeitPal offers a more focused and cost-effective solution with a free tier. Choose Clockodo for time tracking, choose ZeitPal for leave management.
If you need project-based time tracking for billable hours, choose Clockodo. If you primarily need leave and absence management, choose ZeitPal. ZeitPal is also free for up to 20 employees.
Yes, Clockodo offers DATEV integration for German payroll. ZeitPal focuses on leave management rather than payroll integration.
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