Clockbeam vs PlainInvoice
Both compete in Productivity.
In short
Clockbeam and PlainInvoice are both listed in LetsLaunch's Productivity category. Both are free. Clockbeam launched on 9 Nov 2026 and has 4 upvotes; PlainInvoice launched on 15 Sep 2026 with 33 upvotes. Both carry a dofollow link from LetsLaunch.
- Shared category
- Productivity
- Pricing
- Clockbeam: free · PlainInvoice: free
- Launched
- Clockbeam: 9 Nov 2026 · PlainInvoice: 15 Sep 2026
- Upvotes
- Clockbeam: 4 · PlainInvoice: 33
- Link from LetsLaunch
- Clockbeam: dofollow · PlainInvoice: dofollow
Head-to-head
| Clockbeam | PlainInvoice | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Upvotes | 4 | 33 |
| Categories | Productivity | Productivity, Finance |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Launched | 9 Nov 2026 (2026-W46) | 15 Sep 2026 (2026-W38) |
| Link from LetsLaunch | dofollow | dofollow |
| Verified badge | Verified | Verified |
Overview
Clockbeam
- Who it's for
- Anyone looking for a customizable online clock.
- Problem it solves
- Users often need a reliable and visible way to keep track of time in various settings.
PlainInvoice
- Who it's for
- Freelancers and small businesses looking for a quick invoicing solution.
- Problem it solves
- Creating invoices can be time-consuming and often requires signing up for services.
Use cases
Clockbeam
- Fullscreen clock
- Countdown timer
- Online alarm
- Stopwatch
- World clock
PlainInvoice
- Generate invoices
- Download PDF invoices
- Add client details
- Customize invoice items
- Share invoice link
Verdict
- Both are free, so price alone won't separate them.
- PlainInvoice has drawn more upvotes on LetsLaunch (33 to 4) — traction here, not a quality verdict.
- PlainInvoice launched first, on 15 Sep 2026; Clockbeam followed on 9 Nov 2026.
By their makers' own account, Clockbeam is for “Anyone looking for a customizable online clock” and PlainInvoice is for “Freelancers and small businesses looking for a quick invoicing solution”. Whichever of those describes you is the better place to start; the rows above settle price, platform and traction.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Clockbeam or PlainInvoice?
Neither is cheaper on paper: both are free on their LetsLaunch listings.
Which launched first on LetsLaunch?
PlainInvoice launched first, on 15 Sep 2026; Clockbeam followed on 9 Nov 2026.
Do Clockbeam and PlainInvoice get a dofollow link from LetsLaunch?
Clockbeam's is dofollow; PlainInvoice's is dofollow. A launch publishes with a nofollow link that turns dofollow once the product's own site shows the LetsLaunch badge, or straight away on a paid Premium launch. Upvotes never change it.