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Pulse vs the other Jira time trackers
Most Jira time-tracking apps are good — and paid per seat. Pulse is free forever for the whole team, runs on Atlassian with no data egress, and keeps your time in native Jira worklogs. Here's the honest breakdown.
| Feature | Pulse | Tempo | Clockwork | Everhour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free for the whole team* | ||||
| Per-seat fee for core time tracking | None | Per seat | Per seat | Per seat |
| Runs on Atlassian (Forge, no data egress) | ||||
| No external analytics / tracking | ||||
| Writes native Jira worklogs (no lock-in) | ||||
| One-key logging & bulk log | ||||
| Editable timesheet grid + calendar | ||||
| Pivot / estimate / sprint / team reports | ||||
| Browser extension (log from any tab) | ||||
| Meeting import (Google / Outlook) | ||||
| Offline logging queue | ||||
| Approvals & admin policies* | Teams | |||
| Billing → client invoice PDF | Teams | |||
| Capacity planning | Teams |
Included Partial / plan-dependent Not availableTeams In the paid Pulse Teams app
- * Free for the whole team: Others are typically free only on very small sites or a trial, then per-seat.
- * Approvals & admin policies: In Pulse this lives in the optional paid Pulse Teams app.
Comparison reflects our understanding of each product's generally available plans and may not capture every tier or recent change — check each vendor's current Marketplace listing for the latest. Tempo, Clockwork, and Everhour are trademarks of their respective owners; Pulse is not affiliated with them or with Atlassian.
The whole app, for the whole team, free
Install Pulse once and every teammate is included — no trial clock, no per-seat math. Add Pulse Teams only if you need approvals, billing, or capacity planning.