Clockify vs Deputy:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Clockify had more branded searches than Deputy among time tracking software in New Zealand. Clockify had about 1,670 branded searches, while Deputy had 80. Clockify made up 42.2% of all time tracking software searches we track, and Deputy accounted for 2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about time tracking software, Clockify appeared in four of the five answers and Deputy in two. Clockify was mentioned before Deputy in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Clockify, about 21 searches for every 1 for Deputy
Who does AI mention more?
Clockify, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Deputy in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Clockify, named ahead of Deputy in 4 of 5 answers
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Top time tracking software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Clockify was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Deputy was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Clockify was listed before Deputy in four out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Clockify4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Toggl Track4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Harvest4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Jibble3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Deputy2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hubstaff0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about time tracking software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which time tracking tool should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best time tracking tools in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best time tracking tool in New Zealand for a small team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“time tracking software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“time tracking tool”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Clockify or Deputy more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Clockify and Deputy by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six time tracking software we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Clockify, Deputy. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Clockify | Toggl Track | Jibble | Harvest | Hubstaff | Deputy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.2% | 29.6% | 5.1% | 9.6% | 3.4% | 4.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.2% | 28.6% | 5.7% | 9.3% | 11% | 2.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.3% | 25% | 5.5% | 7.6% | 23.7% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.5% | 32.1% | 9.6% | 7.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.7% | 31.2% | 6.6% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 2.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.6% | 30.2% | 6.8% | 8% | 7% | 5.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.5% | 33.1% | 6.6% | 8.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% |
| May 2026 | 45% | 30.9% | 8% | 8% | 5.8% | 2.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 44% | 31.7% | 8.2% | 9% | 4.6% | 2.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 46% | 33.5% | 7.1% | 8.2% | 3% | 2.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.6% | 37% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 3.9% | 1.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.2% | 36.1% | 8.1% | 7.3% | 4.3% | 2% |
How has the Clockify and Deputy comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Clockify was ahead of Deputy in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Clockify’s share of searches among time tracking software in New Zealand moved from 48.2% to 42.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2K to 1.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Deputy’s share of searches among time tracking software in New Zealand moved from 4.1% to 2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 80.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand time tracking software in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Clockify gained share of searches among time tracking software in New Zealand, from 41.6% to 42.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Deputy in New Zealand fell 52.9% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 80 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Clockify’s and Deputy’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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