⚖️ Updated comparison · February 2026

Bixpe vs Cleverfy:
What changes with Spain's new Royal Decree?

Bixpe offers a very popular free plan. But with new legal requirements on the way, it's important to understand what it includes and what it doesn't before choosing.

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First, the legal context

To understand this comparison, you need to distinguish between current law and what's coming.

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Current law (since 2019)

Art. 34.9 of Spain's Workers' Statute

  • • Mandatory daily time tracking
  • • Must include start and end times
  • • Digital format not required
  • • No specified retention period

Bixpe Free complies with these basic requirements.

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New Royal Decree (in progress)

Draft published by the Ministry of Labor

  • • Mandatory digital format
  • • 4-year retention (Art. 7.f)
  • • Modification traceability (Art. 2.2.b)
  • • Remote access for Inspection (Art. 6.3)
  • • Daily/monthly totals (Art. 3.j)

Bixpe Free won't comply with several of these requirements.

The key point: time record history

30 days

Bixpe Free Plan

4 years

New Royal Decree requirement

Why does this matter? The new Royal Decree states in Art. 7.f:

"The company must ensure the retention of records made for four years."

If a Labor Inspection requests records from 6 months, 1 year, or 3 years ago, you must be able to show them. With a 30-day history, you won't be able to.

Plan comparison

We analyze what each plan offers against the new Royal Decree requirements.

How much does compliance cost?

Bixpe's free plan won't comply with the new Royal Decree. These are the options that do comply.

10 employees

€0

Bixpe Free (doesn't comply)

€20/month

Bixpe Premium

€15/month

Cleverfy Basic

Savings: €60/year

25 employees

€0

Bixpe Free (doesn't comply)

€50/month

Bixpe Premium

€37.50/month

Cleverfy Basic

Savings: €150/year

50 employees

€0

Bixpe Free (doesn't comply)

€100/month

Bixpe Premium

€75/month

Cleverfy Basic

Savings: €300/year

Conclusion

Under current law, Bixpe's free plan is a valid option for meeting basic time tracking requirements in Spain.

With the new Royal Decree (currently in the legislative process), companies will need a solution that retains records for 4 years, among other requirements. Bixpe's Free plan, with its 30-day limit, won't meet these requirements.

If you want to be prepared for the new legal framework, you have two compliant options:

  • Bixpe Premium — €2/user/month
  • Cleverfy Basic — €1.50/user/month (25% cheaper)
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Frequently asked questions

Does Bixpe's free plan comply with current Spanish law? ▼
Yes. Under current regulations (Art. 34.9 of the Workers' Statute since 2019), Bixpe's free plan meets the basic requirements: it allows recording the start and end of the workday. Current law doesn't specify a minimum retention period for records or require a digital format.
Why won't Bixpe's free plan comply with the new Royal Decree? ▼
The draft of the new Royal Decree establishes stricter requirements. Specifically, Art. 7.f requires keeping records for 4 years. Bixpe's free plan only stores history for 30 days. To comply with the new RD using Bixpe, you'll need their Premium plan (€2/user/month).
When does the new Royal Decree come into effect? ▼
The Royal Decree is currently in the legislative process. It will come into effect 20 days after its publication in the Official State Gazette (BOE). Estimates point to sometime in 2026, but there's no confirmed date. It's prudent to prepare in advance.
How much does Bixpe Premium cost compared to Cleverfy Basic? ▼
Bixpe Premium costs €2/user/month. Cleverfy Basic costs €1.50/user/month. Both plans meet the requirements of the new Royal Decree. For a company with 20 employees, that's €40/month with Bixpe vs €30/month with Cleverfy — a savings of €120/year.
What does Cleverfy Basic include that Bixpe Free doesn't? ▼
Cleverfy Basic includes: 4-year history, complete modification traceability with dual authorization, automatic daily and monthly totals, classification of regular and overtime hours, and access for Labor Inspection. All of this is required by the new Royal Decree.
Can I migrate from Bixpe to Cleverfy? ▼
Yes. You can register your company in Cleverfy in 10 minutes, add your employees, and start clocking. If you're currently using Bixpe Free, keep in mind that their 30-day history cannot be fully exported. We recommend making the switch as soon as possible to start accumulating history in a system that retains it for 4 years.
Is there any completely free time tracking app that complies with the new Royal Decree? ▼
As of today, we don't know of any free solution that meets all the requirements of the new Royal Decree draft (4-year retention, modification traceability, remote access for Inspection, etc.). Free market options usually have limitations that make them incompatible with the new requirements.

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