clockin and Shiftbase both digitalise time tracking and shift planning – but they are aimed at different types of business with different requirements.

From the very beginning, clockin has been developed out of everyday practice, together with sewer rehabilitation specialists and tradespeople. The goal is still the same today: to be the simplest app in the world – intuitive, easy to understand, no manual, no training.

Shiftbase was developed for shift-based businesses in hospitality, retail and healthcare and puts the emphasis on shift scheduling, time tracking and absence management.
As of: June 2026
clockin and Shiftbase share a focus on time tracking, shift planning and absence management – when it comes to project time tracking, mobile construction documentation and AI features, the two tools differ noticeably.


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Both tools offer digital time tracking, shift planning and absence management. Shiftbase was developed for shift-based businesses in hospitality, retail and healthcare and puts the emphasis on shift scheduling and HR administration. clockin is aimed at the skilled trades and field service and complements time tracking and shift planning with project time tracking and mobile project documentation.
No, Shiftbase is not designed for project-based time tracking. The focus is on shift scheduling, time tracking and workforce administration in shift-based operations. clockin makes it possible to record times against projects and tasks, including travel time and mobile project documentation.
Yes, both tools offer a DATEV integration. With clockin it is included in the basic plan. With Shiftbase, DATEV is available through the paid App Center+, which is booked in addition to the chosen plan.
Shiftbase bills by plan — with a fixed number of users in the base plan and additional costs for each further employee. clockin bills per user, with no minimum number and no base fee. Depending on team size, that can have a noticeable effect on the total cost.


