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NocoBase's 11-04 beta adds shared app mailers and lets users withdraw waiting agent turns.
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Clockwise alternatives
The best Clockwise alternatives in project management tools, ranked by Sparkpulse's velocity_score.
Updated Nov 4, 2026
Looking for the best alternatives to Clockwise? Sparkpulse tracks and ranks 12 alternatives in project management tools by shipping velocity — how frequently each ships meaningful updates, verified from official changelogs. For reference, Clockwise shipped 0 meaningful updates in the last 30 days and carries a velocity score of 0.0 out of 10 in 2026. The alternatives below are ranked the same way, so you're comparing real release momentum, not marketing claims.
About Clockwise
Clockwise shut down on March 27, 2026—data deleted, Reclaim.ai designated as the migration path.
Clockwise has closed. All services ended March 27, 2026; prepaid subscribers receive pro-rated refunds and all user data is scheduled for deletion shortly after that date. The company has formally partnered with Reclaim.ai as the recommended successor for users seeking AI-powered calendar optimization.
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Top 12 alternatives to Clockwise
Ranked by recent ship velocity. Tap any card for the full editorial breakdown, or pivot to a head-to-head.
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Tracecat 1.3 goes stable: agents run for hours, take steering and reach private networks.
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Fibery moves AI Connectors to free beta two weeks after preview, with MCP creation on the way.
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Hive keeps polishing dashboards: donut charts, project-date windows, and desktop split view.
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Pipefy ships 11 governance controls for AI agents: model choice, testing, monitoring, approvals.
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Kitsu ships weekly production-management updates, from per-show roles to a new Kanban board.
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Camunda opens the 8.11 cycle with a cluster API and more process-variable controls.
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Bonsai is turning its CRM into the place Zoom notes, bookings and AI drafts all land.
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Productboard's v2 API now redirects merged entities instead of returning not-found errors.
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Notesnook goes multilingual, then spends a month fixing sync, search and reminders
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Wakapi tightens API key scope and fixes double-counted AI agent time.
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OpenProject is patching 17.9 weekly, two of the six with security advisories.
Clockwise vs alternatives — shipping velocity at a glance
Velocity score (0–10) and meaningful releases shipped in the last 30 days, from official changelogs. Higher = shipping faster.
| Product | Velocity | Sparks · 30d | Focus areas | Latest release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockwise (baseline) | 0.0 | 0 | shutdowncalendar-optimizationai-scheduling | — |
| NocoBase | 8.8 | 0 | no-codeai agentsapp platform | — |
| Tracecat | 7.5 | 0 | security-automationai-agentsmcp | — |
| Fibery | 7.5 | 1 | work-managementmcpai-agent | AI-built custom integrations (preview), MCP execute_code |
| Hive | 6.3 | 0 | project managementdashboardsai proofing | — |
| Pipefy | 5.0 | 0 | process-orchestrationai-agentsai-governance | — |
| Kitsu | 5.0 | 0 | animationvfxproduction-tracking | — |
| Camunda | 5.0 | 0 | workflow-automationbpmnmcp | — |
| Bonsai | 5.0 | 0 | crmzoom integrationmcp | — |
| Productboard | 5.0 | 0 | product-managementapidata-model | EntityType moves from fixed enum to workspace-specific open string |
| Notesnook | 5.0 | 0 | note-takingend-to-end-encryptionlocalization | — |
| Wakapi | 5.0 | 0 | time-trackingself-hostedapi-security | — |
| OpenProject | 5.0 | 0 | project-managementopen-sourcemcp | — |
The 12 best Clockwise alternatives, in depth
1. NocoBase · velocity 8.8
NocoBase's 11-04 beta adds shared app mailers and lets users withdraw waiting agent turns.
Its velocity score of 8.8/10 reflects longer-term release cadence.
Where Clockwise leans on shutdown, calendar optimization and ai scheduling, NocoBase focuses on no code, ai agents and app platform.
NocoBase and Clockwise have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
Full NocoBase trajectory → · Compare Clockwise vs NocoBase →
2. Tracecat · velocity 7.5
Tracecat 1.3 goes stable: agents run for hours, take steering and reach private networks.
Its velocity score of 7.5/10 reflects longer-term release cadence.
Where Clockwise leans on shutdown, calendar optimization and ai scheduling, Tracecat focuses on security automation, ai agents and mcp.
Tracecat and Clockwise have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
Full Tracecat trajectory → · Compare Clockwise vs Tracecat →
3. Fibery · velocity 7.5
Fibery moves AI Connectors to free beta two weeks after preview, with MCP creation on the way.
Over the last 30 days Fibery shipped 1 meaningful update vs Clockwise's 0, most recently “AI-built custom integrations (preview), MCP execute_code”. Its velocity score of 7.5/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where Clockwise leans on shutdown, calendar optimization and ai scheduling, Fibery focuses on work management, mcp and ai agent.
Over the last 30 days Fibery has been shipping faster than Clockwise — a point in its favour if release momentum matters to you.
4. Hive · velocity 6.3
Hive keeps polishing dashboards: donut charts, project-date windows, and desktop split view.
Its velocity score of 6.3/10 reflects longer-term release cadence.
Where Clockwise leans on shutdown, calendar optimization and ai scheduling, Hive focuses on project management, dashboards and ai proofing.
Hive and Clockwise have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
5. Pipefy · velocity 5.0
Pipefy ships 11 governance controls for AI agents: model choice, testing, monitoring, approvals.
Its velocity score of 5.0/10 reflects longer-term release cadence.
Where Clockwise leans on shutdown, calendar optimization and ai scheduling, Pipefy focuses on process orchestration, ai agents and ai governance.
Pipefy and Clockwise have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
6. Kitsu · velocity 5.0
Kitsu ships weekly production-management updates, from per-show roles to a new Kanban board.
Its velocity score of 5.0/10 reflects longer-term release cadence.
Where Clockwise leans on shutdown, calendar optimization and ai scheduling, Kitsu focuses on animation, vfx and production tracking.
Kitsu and Clockwise have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
7. Camunda · velocity 5.0
Camunda opens the 8.11 cycle with a cluster API and more process-variable controls.
Its velocity score of 5.0/10 reflects longer-term release cadence.
Where Clockwise leans on shutdown, calendar optimization and ai scheduling, Camunda focuses on workflow automation, bpmn and mcp.
Camunda and Clockwise have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
8. Bonsai · velocity 5.0
Bonsai is turning its CRM into the place Zoom notes, bookings and AI drafts all land.
Its velocity score of 5.0/10 reflects longer-term release cadence.
Where Clockwise leans on shutdown, calendar optimization and ai scheduling, Bonsai focuses on crm, zoom integration and mcp.
Bonsai and Clockwise have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
9. Productboard · velocity 5.0
Productboard's v2 API now redirects merged entities instead of returning not-found errors.
Its velocity score of 5.0/10 reflects longer-term release cadence; its most recent meaningful update was “EntityType moves from fixed enum to workspace-specific open string”.
Where Clockwise leans on shutdown, calendar optimization and ai scheduling, Productboard focuses on product management, api and data model.
Productboard and Clockwise have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
Full Productboard trajectory → · Compare Clockwise vs Productboard →
10. Notesnook · velocity 5.0
Notesnook goes multilingual, then spends a month fixing sync, search and reminders.
Its velocity score of 5.0/10 reflects longer-term release cadence.
Where Clockwise leans on shutdown, calendar optimization and ai scheduling, Notesnook focuses on note taking, end to end encryption and localization.
Notesnook and Clockwise have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
Full Notesnook trajectory → · Compare Clockwise vs Notesnook →
11. Wakapi · velocity 5.0
Wakapi tightens API key scope and fixes double-counted AI agent time.
Its velocity score of 5.0/10 reflects longer-term release cadence.
Where Clockwise leans on shutdown, calendar optimization and ai scheduling, Wakapi focuses on time tracking, self hosted and api security.
Wakapi and Clockwise have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
12. OpenProject · velocity 5.0
OpenProject is patching 17.9 weekly, two of the six with security advisories.
Its velocity score of 5.0/10 reflects longer-term release cadence.
Where Clockwise leans on shutdown, calendar optimization and ai scheduling, OpenProject focuses on project management, open source and mcp.
OpenProject and Clockwise have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
Full OpenProject trajectory → · Compare Clockwise vs OpenProject →
Frequently asked questions
What are the best alternatives to Clockwise?
The top Clockwise alternatives we currently track in project management tools are NocoBase, Tracecat, Fibery, Hive, Pipefy, ranked by recent ship velocity.
How is this list of Clockwise alternatives ranked?
Alternatives are ranked by Sparkpulse's velocity_score — release cadence + 30-day spark count + sector-relative ship rate.
Can I compare Clockwise directly with one of these alternatives?
Yes — every card has a "Compare with Clockwise" link to a side-by-side /compare page.