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Zistemo alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Zistemo alternative for most people is Clockify (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of time tracking apps. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free for up to 5 users."

Zistemo compared with 5 alternatives: Harvest, Clockodo, TimeTac, Clockify and actiTIME.

Zistemo is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $15 per month for 1 user, billed monthly ($158 per year). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ZistemoThis toolFree trial · from $15/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
HarvestFree plan · from $9/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ClockodoFree trial · from $3.80/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
TimeTacFree trial · from $5/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
ClockifyFree plan · from $3.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
actiTIMEFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

Price against what you get

Zistemo starts at $15 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 4 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Harvest, Clockodo, TimeTac and Clockify.

actiTIME starts lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessZistemoHarvestClockodoTimeTacClockifyactiTIME

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of time tracking apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Zistemo

  1. 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 Zistemo lacks.
    • Harvest also lists macOS and Windows apps and a browser extension.
    • Harvest does not cover tasks, expense tracking, time clock and time off, which Zistemo does.

    Suits: Agencies and consultancies that bill clients for tracked hours

    Harvest vs ZistemoHarvest pricing and details

  2. Clockodo

    Work time and project time tracking for service businesses

    • Clockodo starts at $3.80 per user / month, billed annually ($4 billed monthly).
    • Clockodo also lists a browser extension.
    • Clockodo does not cover tasks and expense tracking, which Zistemo does.

    Suits: Agencies, consultancies and law firms that bill by the hour

    Clockodo vs ZistemoClockodo pricing and details

  3. TimeTac

    Work hours, leave and project time tracking for teams

    • TimeTac starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly ($6 billed monthly), plus a base fee.
    • TimeTac also lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • TimeTac does not cover tasks, invoicing and expense tracking, which Zistemo does.

    Suits: Companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland needing compliant working-time records

    TimeTac vs ZistemoTimeTac pricing and details

  4. Clockify

    Team time tracker and timesheets with a free plan for 5 users

    • Clockify starts at $3.99 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Clockify has a free plan, which Zistemo lacks.
    • Clockify also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps and a browser extension.
    • Clockify also covers Pomodoro timer.
    • Clockify does not cover tasks, expense tracking, time clock and time off, which Zistemo does.

    Suits: Teams of up to 5 that want a free tracker with no cap on tracked time

    Clockify vs ZistemoClockify pricing and details

  5. actiTIME

    Timesheets with project budgets, billing and a self-hosted option

    • actiTIME starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly ($6 for up to 40 users).
    • actiTIME has a free plan, which Zistemo lacks.
    • actiTIME also lists a browser extension.
    • actiTIME is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • actiTIME can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Project teams that track budgets and profitability by task

    actiTIME vs ZistemoactiTIME pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Zistemo

  • Plans include a fixed number of users: 1, 5 and 15. Additional users on Enterprise cost $5 a month each.
  • Timesheet approval and the employee planner are listed only on the Enterprise plan.
  • Cancelling an account permanently deletes its data, so export first.
  • Payment is by PayPal or Visa or MasterCard cards, as stated on the pricing page.
Zistemo pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Zistemo?

The alternatives to Zistemo in this directory are Harvest, Clockodo, TimeTac, Clockify and actiTIME. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Zistemo.

Is there a free alternative to Zistemo?

Yes. Harvest, Clockify and actiTIME have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Zistemo alternatives work on Windows?

The Zistemo listing does not include a Windows app. Harvest, TimeTac and Clockify list one.

Which Zistemo alternatives work on macOS?

The Zistemo listing does not include a macOS app. Harvest, TimeTac and Clockify list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.