Comparison
Clox vs When I Work
When I Work is a strong scheduling tool, primarily aimed at retail and restaurants. Their core product is shift scheduling; time tracking is a paid add-on.
When I Work pricing: $2.50/user/mo (Essentials, scheduling only). Pro $5/user. Time & Attendance is a paid add-on.
| Clox | When I Work | |
|---|---|---|
| Per-user (basic, annual) | $4 | $2.50 (sched only) |
| Includes time tracking | Yes | Paid add-on |
| Includes scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Geofencing | Yes | Paid add-on |
| Payroll exports | CSV + PDF | Add-on tier |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
When I Work prices reflect their public pricing pages as of May 2026.
What When I Work does well
Credit where it's due.
- Best-in-class scheduling UI
- Strong mobile app for shift swapping + team chat
- Multi-location support out of the box
Where Clox is the better fit.
Time tracking included, not added
When I Work charges separately for Time & Attendance. Clox includes scheduling, time tracking, and payroll exports for one price.
Built for trades, not retail
When I Work's design language is restaurant/retail. Clox speaks trades — geofence by job site, payroll with overtime + lunch rules, audit-ready exports for OSHA / workers' comp.
Simpler pricing
When I Work has 3 tiers plus add-ons. Clox has one paid plan with two billing cadences. Less to evaluate.
So which should you pick?
You run a restaurant or retail business where shift scheduling is the #1 problem and time tracking is secondary.
You're in trades or field services and time tracking is your actual core problem — not an afterthought.
Try Clox free for 14 days.
No credit card. If it doesn't fit, you've lost 5 minutes.