Comparison · Updated July 2026
NovaClock vs. Timely
— which is right for your team?
Timely uses AI to capture time automatically from your apps, calendar, and browser. If your team forgets to start timers, that automatic layer helps. NovaClock takes the deliberate approach — manual entry and timers — with timesheet locking and shareable client report links included at $2.99/user, roughly a third of Timely's entry price.
Start free — no credit cardWho each product is for
NovaClock
Teams that want accurate, intentional time tracking with locking and client reports at a lower per-seat cost.
Timely
Individuals or small teams that consistently forget to start timers and want AI to capture working time automatically.
Feature comparison
| Feature | NovaClock | Timely |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ||
| Timer + manual entry | ||
| AI automatic time capture | ||
| Billable rates & amounts | ||
| Locked timesheets | ||
| Shareable client report links | ||
| One flat Pro price |
Pricing comparison
Monthly cost by team size.
| Team size | NovaClock | Timely |
|---|---|---|
| 5 users | Free | ~$45/mo |
| 10 users | $30/mo | ~$90/mo |
| 26 users | $78/mo | ~$234/mo |
Timely pricing sourced from Timely's official pricing page. NovaClock pricing from novaclock.io/pricing.
Why teams switch to NovaClock
- Timely has no free plan. NovaClock is free for teams up to 5 users — billable rates included.
- Timely does not have timesheet locking. NovaClock lets admins lock a billing period so numbers stay fixed after you invoice.
- Timely's AI captures activity, not intent. NovaClock entries are deliberate and attributed, which produces cleaner, defensible client reports.
- NovaClock Pro is $2.99/user — roughly a third of Timely's Starter price — with all billing features included.
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