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$6.75 per user per month
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  1. Information technology and software
  2. Professional services (engineering, legal, consulting, etc.)
  3. Media and communications

What is Clockwise

Clockwise is a scheduling and calendar optimization tool that automatically rearranges meetings and blocks focus time to reduce calendar fragmentation. It is used by teams and individuals who rely on Google Calendar (and supported workplace calendar environments) and want fewer conflicts and more predictable time for deep work. The product operates through calendar integrations and optional Slack-based interactions to suggest, schedule, and coordinate meeting times across participants. It emphasizes automated scheduling rules (e.g., focus time, meeting windows, and flexible meetings) rather than manual meeting booking workflows.

pros

Automatic calendar optimization

Clockwise automatically moves flexible meetings to create larger blocks of uninterrupted time. This reduces manual back-and-forth calendar edits that typically occur when priorities change. Teams can apply shared scheduling preferences so optimization happens consistently across participants.

Team-aware scheduling controls

Clockwise supports team-level policies such as meeting hours, no-meeting days, and protected focus time. These controls help standardize scheduling behavior across a group rather than relying on individual habits. It is particularly useful for organizations trying to reduce meeting overload without requiring a separate meeting booking system.

Slack and calendar integrations

Clockwise integrates with common workplace tools (notably Slack and calendar providers) to surface scheduling actions where users already work. This can streamline coordination for quick reschedules and availability checks. Integration-based deployment typically reduces the need for end-user training compared with standalone scheduling portals.

cons

Dependent on calendar ecosystem

Clockwise’s value depends on tight integration with supported calendar platforms and organizational settings. If an organization uses unsupported calendar configurations or has restrictive admin policies, functionality can be limited. Mixed calendar environments can also reduce the consistency of optimization across participants.

Limited meeting content features

Clockwise focuses on scheduling and time allocation rather than end-to-end meeting lifecycle management. It does not primarily provide capabilities such as agenda authoring, note-taking, transcription, or conversation intelligence. Teams that need those functions typically require additional tools alongside Clockwise.

Automation may need tuning

Automated rescheduling can create user friction if rules and flexibility settings are not configured carefully. Some meetings are not truly movable due to external attendees, fixed time constraints, or dependencies across teams. Organizations often need governance (e.g., which meetings are flexible) to avoid unintended calendar churn.

Plan & Pricing

Plan Price Key features & notes
Free $0 per user/month Core calendar automation: smart calendar holds (lunch/travel/appointments), personal calendar sync, unlimited Scheduling Links, basic scheduling & delegation. Includes a 30-day trial of Teams features at sign-up.
Teams $6.75 per user/month (billed annually) — $7.75 per user/month (billed monthly) Everything in Free, plus optimized meeting times, auto-scheduled Focus Time holds, group Scheduling Links, Team No-Meeting Day, out-of-office rules, and team analytics. (Recommended plan.)
Business $11.50 per user/month (billed annually) — Monthly plans not available; contact sales Everything in Teams, plus org-wide meeting load & focus analytics, admin controls, advanced billing & invoicing, extended optimization window, and onboarding/implementation options. Requires contacting sales for purchase.
Enterprise Custom pricing (contact sales) All Business features plus SCIM provisioning, configurable data processing/security, calendar exclusion lists, preferred support; custom contracts and invoicing.

Seller details

Clockwise, Inc.
San Francisco, CA, USA
2016
Private
https://www.getclockwise.com/
https://x.com/getclockwise
https://www.linkedin.com/company/getclockwise/

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