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The Shiftbase alternative – the solution that fits you better

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

clockin

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.

OMR Rating
4.9 von 5 Sternen bei OMR
4.9
412 reviews
Google Review
4.4 von 5 Sternen bei Google
4.4
37 reviews
trusted
4.6 von 5 Sternen bei trusted
4.6
2,497 reviews
App Store Rating
4.7 von 5 Sternen im App Store
4.7
1,654 reviews
clockodo

Shiftbase was developed for shift-based businesses in hospitality, retail and healthcare and puts the emphasis on shift scheduling, time tracking and absence management.

OMR Rating
4.6 von 5 Sternen bei OMR
4.8
943 reviews
Google Review
4.6 von 5 Sternen bei Google
4.3
28 reviews
trusted
4.5 von 5 Sternen bei trusted
4.1
1,325 reviews
App Store Rating
4.5 von 5 Sternen im App Store
4.4
394 reviews

As of: June 2026

Feature comparison

Features at a glance

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.

Funktionsvergleich zwischen clockin und Shiftbase.
Zeiterfassung per App
Ja1-Klick-Start/Stop, Pausen & Fahrzeiten, QR-Code-Scan, digitale Stundenzettel, offline-fähig
JaMobile & browserbasierte Zeiterfassung, Echtzeit-Synchronisation, kein Offline-Modus
Schichtplanung
JaSchichten planen, verteilen, anpassen – offene Schichten per intelligeentem Vorschlag füllen
JaDrag-and-Drop-Dienstplanung, Verfügbarkeiten & Skill-basiertes Scheduling, Konfliktwarnungen, Live Plan-Ist-Vergleich
Projektzeiterfassung
JaDirekt im Projekt, mobil oder am Desktop, projekt- oder aufgabenbezogen, inkl. Fahrzeiten
NeinNicht möglich
Urlaubs- & Abwesenheitsverwaltung
JaAbwesenheiten per App oder Browser beantragen & genehmigen, Team-Kalender, flexible Fehlzeitenkategorien
JaAbwesenheiten digital verwalten, Kalender-Übersicht, Online-Anträge, eigene Abwesenheitsarten ab Premium
Digitale Projektdokumentation
JaZentrale digitale Projektakte, Fotos/Skizzen/Notizen, Checklisten & Formulare, chronologische Dokumentation, Export/Teilen
NeinNicht möglich
Lohn- & Buchhaltungsexport
JaAls CSV oder direkt an DATEV oder Paychecks
EingeschränktDATEV-Anbindung über kostenpflichtiges App Center+ verfügbar (17,50 €/Monat extra)
Dashboard & Reports
JaLive-Dashboard, Analyse-Auswertungen mit Filtern, flexible Zeiträume, Exportfunktionen, Echtzeit-Teamstatus
JaSoll-Ist-Vergleich, Personalkosten-Insights, Echtzeit-Dienstplanindikatoren
KI-Funktionen
JaKI-gestützte Videodokumentation und Gesprächsnotizen, sowie KI-Telefonassistent
NeinNicht verfügbar
Sprachen
Ja26 Sprachen
Ja5 Sprachen

Preise

Finde das Paket, das zu dir passt

Shiftbase structures its plans by team size – with a base fee that includes a fixed number of users and additional costs for each further employee. clockin bills transparently per user, with no minimum number.
Preispakete clockin
clockin
Starter
  • Zeiterfassung
  • Abwesenheitsmanagement
  • Personalakte
  • DATEV Schnittstelle
ab
€3,59
/Nutzer/Monat
Pro
  • Alle vorherigen Funktionen
  • Projektzeiterfassung
  • Lexware Office & SevDesk Schnittstelle
  • digitale Kundenverwaltung
ab
€6,29
/Nutzer/Monat
Expert
  • Alle vorherigen Funktionen
  • Checklisten & Formulare
  • Digitale Projektakte
  • Foto-, Skizzen- & Notizfunktion
ab
€8,99
/Nutzer/Monat
Zusatzleistungen
  • Schichtplanung ab 27€/Monat
  • Videodokumentation ab 30 €/Monat
  • Gesprächnotizen ab 25 €/Monat
  • Telefonassistent ab 35 €/Monat
Shiftbase pricing plans
Free
  • Simple shift scheduling
  • Time tracking
ab
€0
/month, max. 15 users
Basic
  • Everything in the Free plan
  • Availability
  • Shift swaps & open shifts
  • Extended support
ab
€27
/month for 6 users, €4 for each additional user
Premium
  • Everything in the Basic plan
  • Advanced shift schedule
  • Advanced absences
ab
€65
/month for 12 users, €5 for each additional user
Enterprise
  • Everything in the Premium plan
  • Premium support
  • Open API
  • Legal check
ab
€302
/month for 48 users, €6 for each additional user
Add-ons
  • Compliance+: legal check €0.50/month/user
  • App Center+: payroll, HR & POS €17.50
  • Different prices for onboarding packages

Transparenzhinweis: Betreiber dieser Vergleichsseite ist clockin. Alle Angaben zu Funktionen und Preisen erfolgen ohne Gewähr und können sich ändern.

FAQ

What is the difference between clockin and Shiftbase?

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.

Does Shiftbase offer project time tracking?

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.

Do clockin and Shiftbase have a DATEV integration?

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.

How do the pricing models of clockin and Shiftbase differ?

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.

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