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Clockify 2.1LOW
Verified 1 days ago Every cancellation path on this page was last re-verified on 2026-10-02. Cancel flows change — we track them.
Cancellation steps
Open the menu next to your workspace name and choose Subscription.
Open official cancel pageGo to the Billing tab.
Open official cancel pageFind your current plan and click Cancel subscription.
Open official cancel pageOptionally share feedback and confirm your decision.
Open official cancel pageYou keep paid features until the cycle ends, then switch to Free automatically.
Open official cancel page
Cancellation policy
Clockify bills automatically and renews until you cancel. Notice period: None; the workspace switches to the Free plan at the end of the billing cycle.. No refunds except when a charge occurred due to a system error.
Clockify cancels from the Subscription > Billing tab and downgrades to the Free plan automatically at period end. Data is never deleted on cancellation. A free trial is available — cancel before it ends to avoid the charge.
Fees & refund rules
| Item | Rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Notice period | None; the workspace switches to the Free plan at the end of the billing cycle. | Official ↗ |
| Refund policy | No refunds except when a charge occurred due to a system error. | Official ↗ |
| Auto-renewal | On | Official ↗ |
| Cancellation method | Web (account settings) | Support ↗ |
| Free trial | A free trial is available — cancel before it ends to avoid the charge. | Official ↗ |
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Clockify is a Croatian time-tracking SaaS used by teams to log hours and run reports, and cancelling a paid workspace simply stops the recurring billing — your data stays in place. The point most users miss is the trade-off: Clockify does not refund, but it also never deletes your data on downgrade, so leaving costs you money back, not your records.
Our Friction Score puts Clockify at 2.1/10 (Low). The process is web-only with no phone call, and the cancel control sits in a routine billing tab. The catch is not the steps but the refund stance — Clockify's policy is effectively no refunds, with a single narrow exception for a mistaken charge caused by a system error.
To cancel, open Subscription › Billing and follow the cancel option there; the official help article at clockify.me/help/administration/cancel-subscription-on-clockify lays out the same steps. After you cancel, paid features keep working until the end of the billing period, then the workspace automatically drops to the Free plan. All your time entries, projects, and reports remain — Clockify's stated position is that downgrading does not clear data, and it is retained indefinitely.
Cancel before the renewal date to avoid the next charge. Do not expect a refund: the only path back is a billing error on Clockify's side. The upside is that you lose nothing by leaving — every workspace stays intact, so there is no export rush. If you ever need the paid features again, resubscribe from the same workspace and your history is exactly where you left it. Treat cancel as a pause you can reverse, not a deletion.
About Clockify
Clockify is a SaaS service available in Croatia. Clockify renews automatically until you cancel. Cancellation requires a notice period of None; the workspace switches to the Free plan at the end of the billing cycle.. Refund terms: No refunds except when a charge occurred due to a system error.
Why Clockify scores 2.1/10
Beyond the fees and refund rules, here is how Clockify scores on cancellation friction — the six axes that decide how hard leaving really is.
- The cancellation entry point on Clockify is easy to find, scoring just 2.2/10.
- Cancellation is quick at roughly 1.2 steps.
- Refund and proration terms are opaque — this axis scores 6.9/10, so you often only learn what you get back at the final screen.
- There are few confirmation prompts (1.1/10), so the exit is relatively clean.
- No support contact is required to cancel (0.9/10).
- Everything can be done online with no phone call (0.0/10).
The net result: Clockify lands at 2.1/10 on our Friction Score — low. Use the verified steps on this page to cancel without hitting every wall.
What the score is made of
- Find entry
- 2.2
- Steps
- 1.2
- Refund visibility
- 6.9
- Confirmation prompts
- 1.1
- Contact support
- 0.9
- Phone
- 0.0
FAQ
Will I keep access after cancelling Clockify?
Full access to paid features until the billing cycle ends, then automatic switch to Free; all data is preserved.
Can I reactivate Clockify later?
Yes, resubscribe anytime; no data is lost.
How do I cancel if Clockify is billed through Apple or Google?
Cancellation follows the web/account path; app-store billing uses the platform subscription settings.
Do I need to contact support to cancel Clockify?
It cancels in your account settings — no support call is required.
Is my data deleted when I cancel Clockify?
Cancellation stops billing. Profile and data retention follow the provider’s own privacy policy — check the official terms.
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