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Comparison · PM
Clockwise vs SmartSuite
A side-by-side editorial comparison of Clockwise and SmartSuite — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
Clockwise vs SmartSuite: at a glance
| Feature | Clockwise | SmartSuite |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | PM | PM |
| Velocity score | 0.0 | 8.8 |
| Sparks · 30d | 0 | 1 |
| Top themes | shutdown, calendar-optimization, ai-scheduling, end-of-life | project-management, data-residency, gdpr, linked-records |
| Last editorial update | 2h ago | 2d ago |
| Website | Visit → | — |
What is 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.
What is SmartSuite?
SmartSuite adds EU/US data residency at sign-up and ships three Linked Record enhancements in one sprint, signaling an enterprise push.
SmartSuite shipped 10 features across two weeks with a coherent pattern: a data residency option at workspace creation (US or EU, effective from day one), a three-part Linked Record upgrade (advanced settings modal with live preview, static filters, and dynamic viewer-facing filters), calendar-period date filters that now match their names rather than rolling ranges, mobile power search parity, and per-field Required controls on webhook triggers. The date filter fix is correctness work that was long overdue — 'next week' now means the upcoming Monday-to-Sunday, and quarter filtering arrives for the first time.
Clockwise vs SmartSuite: editorial side-by-side
Clockwise shut down on March 27, 2026—data deleted, Reclaim.ai designated as the migration path.
◆ Current state
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.
◆ Where it's heading
There is no trajectory—the product is in wind-down. The recent changelog entries are shutdown FAQs covering refunds, data deletion, scheduling link deprecation, and the Reclaim migration guide. The formal Reclaim partnership suggests a structured handoff rather than an abrupt closure.
◆ Prediction
The product no longer exists. Reclaim.ai is the designated successor. Any remaining Clockwise calendar events (Focus Time, Smart Holds) were removed from user calendars at shutdown.
SmartSuite adds EU/US data residency at sign-up and ships three Linked Record enhancements in one sprint, signaling an enterprise push.
◆ Current state
SmartSuite shipped 10 features across two weeks with a coherent pattern: a data residency option at workspace creation (US or EU, effective from day one), a three-part Linked Record upgrade (advanced settings modal with live preview, static filters, and dynamic viewer-facing filters), calendar-period date filters that now match their names rather than rolling ranges, mobile power search parity, and per-field Required controls on webhook triggers. The date filter fix is correctness work that was long overdue — 'next week' now means the upcoming Monday-to-Sunday, and quarter filtering arrives for the first time.
◆ Where it's heading
The linked record enhancements (three coordinated releases targeting the same modal) and the data residency feature together signal upmarket motion. Deeper relational data structures close gaps with Airtable; GDPR-aligned residency unlocks EU enterprise deals that were previously gated on 'can you keep our data in the EU?' SmartSuite is running a mobile parity program in parallel (calendar, card view, forms, power search, now date filters), which says the mobile wedge is a real retention concern.
◆ Prediction
The Advanced Settings modal's placeholder Actions tab ships next as the third Linked Record enhancement. EU residency will likely be followed by SSO/SAML improvements and audit logs — the standard compliance stack that enterprise buyers request after data residency.
Alternatives to Clockwise and SmartSuite
Other PM products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Each card links to a full editorial trajectory and lets you pivot into a head-to-head comparison with either Clockwise or SmartSuite.
Float
Float adds AI experience profiles and multi-currency rate cards — expanding from scheduling into project economics.
RentRedi
RentRedi ships AI maintenance triage and multi-entity portfolios across a two-month ops stack build-out
Hive
Hive is in a high-cadence improvement cycle — three releases on September 18 alone, all UX refinements.
My Hours
My Hours ships MCP support for Claude — time logging and timesheet retrieval are now conversational operations.
Fibery
Fibery rebuilt its AI agent from scratch — model picker, streaming output, whiteboard read/write all ship together
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Recent activity from Clockwise and SmartSuite
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 2d agoSmartSuiteDate Filters: Calendar Periods and Custom Units
- 2d agoSmartSuiteSign-Up: Choose Your Data Region ⚡
- 2d agoSmartSuiteMobile: Date Filters: Calendar Periods and Custom Units
- 9d agoSmartSuiteForms: Support for Checklist Field Type
- 9d agoSmartSuiteLinked Records: Advanced Settings
- 9d agoSmartSuiteLinked Records: Static Filters
- 5mo agoClockwiseWhat happens to all my data — my calendar preferences, Scheduling Links, and Focus Time settings?
- 5mo agoClockwiseWill I get a refund for unused subscription time?
- 5mo agoClockwiseHow long will customer support be available?
- 5mo agoClockwiseHow long will Clockwise retain my data after shutdown and when will it be deleted?
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Clockwise and SmartSuite?
They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. SmartSuite is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 8.8 vs 0.0), with 1 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.
Is Clockwise better than SmartSuite?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. SmartSuite is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 8.8 vs 0.0), with 1 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other PM products to evaluate alongside.
What are the best alternatives to Clockwise?
Top Clockwise alternatives in PM are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Clockwise alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/clockwise for the full list with editorial commentary on each.
What are the best alternatives to SmartSuite?
Top SmartSuite alternatives in PM are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "SmartSuite alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/smartsuite for the full list with editorial commentary on each.