Ruam vs Clockify
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The short answer
Pick Ruam if you want hours that count themselves during each shift, no screenshot feature at all, and one flat price at any team size. Pick Clockify if you want the lowest price per person, a free plan for a small team, or Linux, mobile apps and GPS.
Free forever for one person. Teams get 7 days free, no card.
- Screenshots
- Optional, on Pro and Enterprise. Off until an admin turns them on, and blurred by default.
- Keyboard and mouse activity
- Activity monitoring and GPS are available on Pro and up.
- Apps and sites recorded
- An auto tracker is available, and it is visible only to the user.
- Who sees the data first
- Yes for the auto tracker, which only the user can see.
- Shifts and attendance
- Yes, on Pro. Scheduling with assignments on a timeline and reusable shift templates.
What it costs as your team grows
Clockify charges per user and has a free plan for a small team. Its pricing table says up to 5 users and its FAQ says invite up to 4 people.
Ruam
$69 a month
Billed yearly, or $99 month to month.
Team, unlimited people. Flat, not per person.
| Clockify plan | Billed annually | Billed monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $99.75 | $124.75 |
| Standard | $137.25 | $174.75 |
| Pro | $199.75 | $249.75 |
| Enterprise | $299.75 | $374.75 |
Prices are USD per person per month, before sales tax. Source · Clockify pricing page
Ruam and Clockify, side by side
Screenshots
RuamNo. Ruam has no screenshot feature on any plan.
ClockifyOptional, on Pro and Enterprise. Off until an admin turns them on, and blurred by default. Source
Keyboard and mouse activity
RuamNo. No keystroke or mouse tracking, no webcam and no activity scores.
ClockifyActivity monitoring and GPS are available on Pro and up. Source
Apps and sites recorded
RuamYes, the site name and page title during work time. On the desktop app, only if the person turns it on. Managers never see page titles.
ClockifyAn auto tracker is available, and it is visible only to the user. Source
Who sees the data first
RuamYes. People review their own day in their Logbook before anything is shared.
ClockifyYes for the auto tracker, which only the user can see. Source
Shifts and attendance
RuamYes, on Team and up. Shifts across time zones, overnight shifts, and attendance against the schedule.
ClockifyYes, on Pro. Scheduling with assignments on a timeline and reusable shift templates. Source
Approvals and time off
RuamYes, on Team and up. Approvals for timesheets, manual time and schedule changes, plus time off with balances and holidays.
ClockifyYes, on Standard and up. Timesheet approval, plus time off with policies, balances and holidays. Source
Platforms
RuamWeb clock, Chrome extension, and apps for Mac and Windows (from the Microsoft Store). No Linux. iPhone and Android are coming soon.
ClockifyWindows, Mac and Linux, Chrome, Firefox and Edge extensions, iPhone and Android. Source
Free plan
RuamYes. Free for 1 person at $0. Paid plans start with a 7-day trial, no card.
ClockifyYes, for a small team. The pricing table says up to 5 users and the FAQ says invite up to 4 people. Source
Pricing model
RuamFlat price, not per person. Starter $39 a month for up to 10 people. Team $99 and Business $249 for unlimited people.
ClockifyPer user. Basic $3.99, Standard $5.49, Pro $7.99 and Enterprise $11.99 a month billed annually, or $4.99, $6.99, $9.99 and $14.99 billed monthly. Source
Where Clockify is better
- The lowest price per person here, and a free plan that covers a small team.
- Apps for Linux, iPhone and Android, plus GPS and a kiosk mode.
- Optional screenshots and activity monitoring for teams that want them.
Where Ruam is better
One flat price at any size
Team is $99 a month for unlimited people, lower than Clockify Pro from 10 people up.
People see their day first
Each person reviews their own day before it is shared. Managers never see page titles.
No screenshot or activity feature
Ruam has none on any plan, so nobody has to decide whether to turn them on.
Tracking that starts itself
Paid plans count time on their own, inside the shift for teams with shifts, and Free starts the day with one tap.
What each one records
Ruam records
- Work time only: inside the shift for people on one, otherwise from the first active minute (on Free, from one tap on Start my day).
- The app in front, and on the web the site name and page title. On the desktop app, sites are off until the person turns them on.
- Never screenshots, screen recordings, keystrokes, mouse movement, audio, video or webcam.
- Managers see hours, status and breaks. They never see page titles.
Clockify records
- The auto tracker, visible only to the user.
- Screenshots on Pro and Enterprise only if an admin turns them on, blurred by default.
- GPS and activity monitoring on Pro and up.
Switching from Clockify in 3 steps
- 1
Start on Ruam and invite your team from a CSV.
- 2
Set the shift schedule, then ask everyone to use the web clock, the Chrome extension or the Mac app.
- 3
Run both for one pay period and compare the hours, then cancel Clockify. Export your Clockify history first, because Ruam does not import it.
Moving a whole team? Book a call and we'll set it up with you.
Questions
Is Ruam a Clockify alternative?
Yes, for teams that want hours that count themselves, no screenshots and one flat price. Clockify is the better pick if you want a free plan for a small team or the lowest price per person.
Is Clockify cheaper than Ruam?
For small teams, yes. For 10 people on monthly billing, Clockify Basic is $49.90 and Pro is $99.90 against Ruam Starter at $39 or Team at $99. For 25 people, Clockify Basic is $124.75 and Pro is $249.75 against Ruam Team at $99.
Does Clockify take screenshots?
Only on Pro and Enterprise, off until an admin turns them on, and blurred by default.
Does Ruam have a free plan like Clockify?
Yes, Free is $0 for one person. Clockify's free plan covers a small team.
Does Ruam have GPS or mobile apps like Clockify?
No. Ruam has no GPS, and iPhone and Android apps are coming soon.
How we compared
We checked Clockify's pricing and help pages in October 2026 and linked each one next to the claim it supports. Ruam facts come from Ruam's own product and privacy pages. Ruam is made by Kratuva Inc., which is a bias to keep in mind. If something here is wrong, write to hello@ruam.ai and we will correct it.
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