Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 3,992 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Time Tracking and Billing Software
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Clockify maintains its leadership in time tracking by being the most frequently recommended free and scalable option for AI assistants. However, has solidified its position as the top choice for project profitability and integrated invoicing, overtaking for the overall #2 rank.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consistently named the best free and flexible tool for teams of any size. | 65% | |
| 2 | Frequently suggested for project-based work that requires integrated invoicing and expense tracking. | 55% | |
| 3 | Recognized for its simple, intuitive one-click timer, making it ideal for freelancers. | 52% | |
| 4 | 32% | ||
| 5 | 28% | ||
| 6 | Recommended for remote teams needing time tracking combined with productivity monitoring features. | 24% | |
| 7 | Top choice for embedding a timer directly into popular project management tools. | 20% | |
| 8 | 17% | ||
| 9 | Cited as an all-in-one work platform with built-in time tracking features. | 16% | |
| 10 | 15% | ||
| 11 | A rising tool suggested for its issue tracker integrations and consulting workflows. | 14% | |
| 12 | 13% | ||
| 13 | 13% | ||
| 14 | 13% | ||
| 15 | 12% | ||
| 16 | 12% | ||
| 17 | 11% | ||
| 18 | 11% | ||
| 19 | 10% | ||
| 20 | 10% | ||
| 21 | 9% | ||
| 22 | 9% | ||
| 23 | 9% | ||
| 24 | 8% | ||
| 25 | 8% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
clockify.me is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 38% of analyzed answers.
Gained share between Dec 2025 and Mar 2026, solidifying its #2 overall rank.
Slipped from #2 to #3 in overall mention-rate ranks between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
Along with its parent brands, rose from outside the top 10 into the top tier since Jan 2026.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56% | 62% | ||
| 46% | 45% | ||
| 48% | 42% | ||
| 18% | 20% | ||
| 24% | 13% |
The two models disagree most about Teamwork (ChatGPT #11, Google #22) and Toggl (ChatGPT #25, Google #14).
Clockify maintains its leadership in time tracking by being the most frequently recommended free and scalable option for AI assistants. However, Harvest has solidified its position as the top choice for project profitability and integrated invoicing, overtaking Toggl for the overall #2 rank.
Across 3,992 AI responses, Clockify is mentioned most, named in 65% of them, followed by Harvest (55%) and Toggl (52%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 3,992 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
what's my best job time-tracking tool?
For this general query, AI assistants consistently recommend Clockify,
Toggl, and
Harvest as the top three choices. Responses often segment these recommendations by user type, suggesting
for freelancers, for a free option, and for billing.
Harvest has increasingly become the dominant recommendation for this prompt, especially from December 2025 onward. While
remains a top mention, AI assistants frame as superior for connecting time tracking to invoicing and profitability reporting.