Alternatives · Time Tracking
FunctionFox alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded FunctionFox alternative is Harvest (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free forever for 1 seat and 2 projects."
FunctionFox compared with 5 alternatives: Harvest, Costlocker, ClickTime, Noko and Tick.
FunctionFox is a paid product, starting at $10.50 per user / month, billed annually ($12.75 billed monthly). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FunctionFoxThis tool | From $10.50/mo | No | Web |
| Harvest | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Costlocker | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS |
| ClickTime | From $12/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Noko | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Tick | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
FunctionFox starts at $10.50 a month for each person and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Harvest.
Costlocker, ClickTime, Noko and Tick score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from FunctionFox
Harvest
Time tracking that turns logged hours into client invoices
- Harvest starts at $9 per seat / month, billed annually ($108 per seat).
- Harvest has a free plan, which FunctionFox lacks.
- Harvest also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Harvest does not cover tasks, Gantt & timelines and forms, which FunctionFox does.
Suits: Agencies and consultancies that bill clients for tracked hours
Costlocker
Time and cost tracking that shows profit per project for agencies
- Costlocker starts at $12 per active user / month, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly).
- Costlocker also lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Costlocker does not cover tasks, Gantt & timelines, forms and invoicing, which FunctionFox does.
Suits: Agencies that bill clients by the hour and want profit per project
ClickTime
Timesheets and labor cost tracking for finance and project teams
- ClickTime starts at $12 per user / month (starting price; billing basis not shown).
- ClickTime also lists iOS and Android apps.
- ClickTime also covers expense tracking, time off and dashboards.
- ClickTime does not cover tasks, Gantt & timelines, forms and invoicing, which FunctionFox does.
Suits: Finance teams allocating labor cost and R&D tax credit hours
Noko
Time tracking and invoicing for small agencies and consultants
- Noko starts at $12 per month for 1 user (Essential), billed monthly.
- Noko also lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Noko also covers menu bar app.
- Noko does not cover tasks, Gantt & timelines and forms, which FunctionFox does.
Suits: Small agencies and consultancies that invoice for hours
Tick
Time tracking against project budgets, priced by project count
- Tick starts at $19 per month for a team running 10 projects, unlimited users.
- Tick has a free plan, which FunctionFox lacks.
- Tick also lists macOS, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Tick also covers menu bar app.
- Tick does not cover tasks, Gantt & timelines, forms and invoicing, which FunctionFox does.
Suits: Agencies tracking hours against fixed time budgets
Limits worth knowing in FunctionFox
- Every plan requires at least 3 users.
- The pricing page does not mention a free plan or a free trial; it offers a demo booking.
- Gantt charts, to-dos and availability reports need Premier; custom job intake forms need In-House.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to FunctionFox?
The alternatives to FunctionFox in this directory are Harvest, Costlocker, ClickTime, Noko and Tick. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with FunctionFox.
Is there a free alternative to FunctionFox?
Yes. Harvest and Tick have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which FunctionFox alternatives work on Windows?
The FunctionFox listing does not include a Windows app. Harvest and Costlocker list one.
Which FunctionFox alternatives work on macOS?
The FunctionFox listing does not include a macOS app. Harvest, Costlocker, Noko and Tick list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.