Clockwise Alternative — Hetk

Clockwise shut down March 27, 2026. Hetk is a simple, reliable calendar sync tool that keeps Google Calendar, Outlook, and iCloud in sync — no AI, no surprises.

Clockwise shut down. Now what?

On March 27, 2026, Clockwise was acquired by Salesforce and shut down with about a week’s notice. Over 40,000 organizations — including Uber, Netflix, and Atlassian — lost their calendar tool overnight. No data export. No transition period.

If you used Clockwise primarily for calendar sync (merging multiple calendars, blocking time across accounts), Hetk is a straightforward replacement.

What Clockwise users actually used

Based on community feedback after the shutdown, most Clockwise users valued:

• Calendar merging — seeing all calendars in one view and keeping them in sync
• Time blocking — automatically blocking personal time on work calendars
• Simplicity — many users found Clockwise’s AI features annoying and just wanted basic sync

As one Hacker News commenter put it: “I only used it for the merging functionality — I didn’t use any of the AI (in fact I found it annoying).”

How Hetk replaces Clockwise

What Hetk does

Hetk syncs events between Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, and Apple iCloud in real time. When you create, update, or delete an event in one calendar, the change appears in the others within seconds.

You choose the sync direction (one-way or bi-directional) and privacy settings (show full details, “Busy” only, or strip all content). That’s it. No AI scheduling, no “focus time” automation, no features you didn’t ask for.

What Hetk doesn’t do

Hetk is not a Clockwise replacement if you relied on:

• AI-powered scheduling optimization — Hetk doesn’t rearrange your calendar
• Focus time protection — Hetk doesn’t automatically block deep work time
• Team analytics — Hetk doesn’t track meeting load across teams
• Smart meeting scheduling — Hetk doesn’t suggest optimal meeting times

If you need those features, Reclaim.ai or Morgen are better alternatives. But if you just need reliable calendar sync — the feature most Clockwise users actually used — Hetk does it for a fraction of the cost.

Why not Reclaim.ai?

Reclaim is the most-promoted Clockwise alternative, offering a price match through June 2026. But consider:

• Reclaim doesn’t support iCloud — if you use Apple devices, you lose a calendar provider
• Reclaim’s pricing starts at $10/month per user ($120/year) — Hetk is $15/year
• Reclaim adds more AI, not less — if you left Clockwise wanting simplicity, Reclaim may repeat the problem
• Reclaim could shut down too — they’re VC-funded and following the same AI pivot playbook

Hetk is self-funded, focused on one thing (calendar sync), and priced to be sustainable without growth-at-all-costs pressure.

Pricing comparison

Hetk is 60-85% cheaper than every active alternative.

Switching from Clockwise to Hetk

Since Clockwise deleted all user data, there’s nothing to migrate. Setup takes about 2 minutes:

1. Go to app.hetk.io
2. Sign in with Google or Microsoft
3. Add your other calendar accounts
4. Select which calendars to sync
5. Choose sync direction and privacy settings

Your calendars start syncing immediately. The 21-day free trial gives you full access — no credit card required.

Frequently asked questions

Can Hetk replace Clockwise for calendar merging?

Yes, if you used Clockwise to keep multiple calendars in sync. Hetk syncs events between Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, and Apple iCloud in real time. When a meeting is added to one calendar, it appears on the others within seconds. You can sync one-way (source to target only) or bi-directionally (changes flow both ways). Privacy controls let you show full details or just “Busy” blocks — the same time-blocking effect Clockwise provided.

Does Hetk have AI features?

No. Hetk is a focused calendar sync tool with no AI scheduling, no automatic rearranging of your calendar, and no “smart” features that make changes you didn’t ask for. Many Clockwise users reported finding the AI features more annoying than helpful. Hetk takes the opposite approach: you set up your sync rules, and it follows them exactly.

Is Hetk going to shut down like Clockwise?

Hetk is built by a solo founder in Estonia, self-funded with no venture capital. There’s no acquisition risk and no pressure to pivot toward AI or sell to a larger company. The pricing is sustainable — $15/year covers infrastructure costs with healthy margins. Clockwise shut down because Salesforce acquired the team, not the product. Hetk doesn’t have that risk.

What if my company blocks third-party calendar apps?

Some Microsoft 365 tenants require admin approval for third-party apps. If you see “Need admin approval” when connecting Outlook, your IT admin can approve Hetk in one click. See our admin consent guide for step-by-step instructions. Personal Google and Microsoft accounts are never blocked.

How does Hetk compare to Reclaim.ai?

Reclaim is a full AI scheduling platform — it optimizes your calendar, schedules habits, and manages tasks. Hetk only syncs calendars. If you want AI scheduling, use Reclaim. If you just want your calendars in sync (which is what most Clockwise users actually needed), Hetk does it at $15/year instead of $120/year, and includes iCloud support that Reclaim doesn’t have. See our full Reclaim comparison.

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