Clockwise Shut Down -- Here's What to Use Instead
Written By The Aftertone Team
Why people leave Clockwise
Clockwise was acquired by Salesforce and shut down in March 2026. If you were using it to automatically defragment your calendar and protect focus time, you're now without that layer.
Cancellation note
Clockwise shut down in March 2026. Any active subscriptions should have been refunded automatically. If you were charged after the shutdown, contact your bank to dispute the charge.
What to look for in a Clockwise alternative
The right replacement depends on why Clockwise stopped working for you:
If you need better calendar integration. Look for a tool where tasks and calendar live in the same view — not two separate apps you have to manually sync.
If you need less manual overhead. Auto-scheduling (where the tool suggests a plan and you confirm it) cuts the time spent maintaining your system. Avoid tools that reschedule without your input.
If you need clearer output data. A weekly report that shows whether your protected time produced real work is more useful than a productivity score or a streak counter.
What Aftertone does differently
Aftertone replaces what Clockwise did and goes further. Auto Plan schedules your tasks around your existing meetings, protecting focus time in the gaps. The Focus Screen runs each session. The weekly report shows whether the protected time produced real work. Unlike Clockwise, it includes a full task management layer.
How to get your data out of Clockwise
Step 1. Clockwise syncs to Google Calendar — your events are in your Google account.
Step 2. Connect the same Google account to Aftertone. Events appear immediately.
Step 3. Clockwise-optimised blocks (Focus Time) will appear as regular calendar events in Aftertone.
Clockwise automatically moved meetings to create Focus Time. Aftertone doesn't move meetings, but Auto Plan schedules your tasks around existing events to protect focus time.
How to set up Aftertone
2. Download Aftertone. Free 14-day trial at aftertone.io/get-started. No card required.
3. Connect Google Calendar. Your existing events pull in immediately. Your calendar and tasks are now in one view.
4. Plan your first week. Use Auto Plan to schedule your tasks. The weekly report will tell you at the end of the week whether it worked.
Full migration guide: aftertone.io/university/coming-from-another-tool
Frequently asked questions
How do I cancel Clockwise?
Clockwise shut down in March 2026. Any active subscriptions should have been refunded automatically. If you were charged after the shutdown, contact your bank to dispute the charge.
How do I export my data from Clockwise?
Most Clockwise data can be exported from Settings or as a CSV. Once exported, paste your task list into Aftertone's Smart Capture and it structures everything automatically. See aftertone.io/university/coming-from-another-tool for a step-by-step guide.
Is there a free trial for Aftertone?
Yes. 14 days, no card required. Download at aftertone.io/get-started.
What does Aftertone do that Clockwise doesn't?
Aftertone replaces what Clockwise did and goes further. Auto Plan schedules your tasks around your existing meetings, protecting focus time in the gaps. The Focus Screen runs each session. The weekly report shows whether the protected time produced real work. Unlike Clockwise, it includes a full task management layer.
Try Aftertone free -- 14 days, no card required
See the full comparison: Aftertone vs Clockwise (2026)
