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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 | 6.3 |
| Sparks · 30d | 0 | 1 |
| Top themes | shutdown, calendar-optimization, ai-scheduling, end-of-life | work management, document control, audit trails, automation |
| Last editorial update | 1mo ago | 20h 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 tracked changes to SmartDocs, so policy edits need an approver.
SmartSuite is a no-code work management platform adding governance and developer surfaces. SmartDoc fields can now turn on Change Tracking: every edit, including writes from forms, imports, the API and automations, becomes a suggestion that named approvers accept or reject, with inline redlining and a three-year decision trail. It follows linked-record defaults, Service Accounts, Azure gateway support, the Script Engine and Managed Secrets.
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 tracked changes to SmartDocs, so policy edits need an approver.
◆ Current state
SmartSuite is a no-code work management platform adding governance and developer surfaces. SmartDoc fields can now turn on Change Tracking: every edit, including writes from forms, imports, the API and automations, becomes a suggestion that named approvers accept or reject, with inline redlining and a three-year decision trail. It follows linked-record defaults, Service Accounts, Azure gateway support, the Script Engine and Managed Secrets.
◆ Where it's heading
October built the developer stack (secrets, scripts, service accounts); November is about controlled data: records that arrive already linked, and documents that cannot change without review. Both point at regulated teams that need audit trails inside the tool they already use for workflows.
◆ Prediction
Expect approval and audit controls to spread from SmartDocs to other field types or record-level changes, given that tracked changes already capture API and automation writes.
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.
Asana
Asana lets Division admins run their own custom roles, on top Enterprise plans only.
NocoBase
NocoBase's v3 beta lets apps ship their own CLI, separate from Agents.
Productboard
Productboard's v2 documents API now keeps plain web addresses and emoji as ordinary text.
Hive
Hive turns reporting into a planning tool: shared inputs, grouped values, per-person drill-downs.
Tracecat
Tracecat 1.5 alpha patches add sub-cases and lock down agent sandboxes.
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Recent activity from Clockwise and SmartSuite
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 2d agoSmartSuiteSmartDoc: Track Changes
- 9d agoSmartSuiteLinked Records: Dynamic Default Values
- 16d agoSmartSuiteAI Platform: Support for Azure API Gateway
- 16d agoSmartSuiteWorkspace: Service Accounts
- 22d agoSmartSuiteSmartSuite Script Engine ⚡
- 29d agoSmartSuiteFilter Widget: Multiple Operators in Dynamic Filters
- 7mo agoClockwiseWhat happens to all my data — my calendar preferences, Scheduling Links, and Focus Time settings?
- 7mo agoClockwiseWill I get a refund for unused subscription time?
- 7mo agoClockwiseHow long will customer support be available?
- 7mo 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 6.3 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 6.3 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.