Grindstone vs Jibble
Grindstone
epiforge.com
Jibble
jibble.ioSide by side
| Figure | Grindstone | Jibble |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | $4.49/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 4 |
| Spec score · Time Tracking Software | 8.8 (#9) | 9.1 (#3) |
| Spec score · Time tracking apps | 8.2 (#31) | 9.3 (#5) |
| API | Grindstone Sync includes a REST Web API, and administrators can create API keys for third-party access to team data. | Jibble offers a public API for building custom time-tracking integrations. |
| Data export | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop app | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline tracking | Yes | Offline tracking records entries without a signal and syncs them when connectivity returns. |
| Project tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Security | Grindstone Sync says passwords are secured with encryption, app connections can be revoked, and communications use SSL encryption. | Jibble says data is encrypted at rest and in transit, access is limited to authorized employees, and backups run every 12 hours. |
| Support | Epiforge lists tutorial videos, user manuals, a discussion forum, and specialist support as support options. | Enterprise customers receive dedicated onboarding and support, while Ultimate includes priority support. |
Plans
Grindstone
- Grindstone Sync Cloud$5 a month
- Grindstone Sync Server$10 a month
- GrindstoneFree
- Grindstone Sync Cloud$5 a month
- Grindstone Sync Server$10 a month
Jibble
- FreeFree
- Premium$4.49 a month
- Ultimate$7.99 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Grindstone
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