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Greenhouse vs Toggl Track

Greenhouse logo

Greenhouse

Software

Hiring software for growing companies

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Toggl Track logo

Toggl Track

Software

Time tracking that's easy, powerful, and frictionless

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Toggl Track has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Greenhouse core plan lacks talent discovery and contact lookups; Toggl Track no native invoicing or billing generation despite having billable rates feature
  • They diverge on capability: Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking, Toggl Track covers One-click time tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Greenhouse and Toggl Track actually diverge.

Attributes where Greenhouse and Toggl Track differ
AttributeGreenhouseToggl Track
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
Founded20122006

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Greenhouse

  • Applicant tracking
  • Interview scheduling
  • Scorecard system
  • Job board posting
  • Candidate CRM
  • Reporting & analytics
  • Offer management
  • EEO compliance

Only in Toggl Track

  • One-click time tracking
  • Manual time entry
  • Billable hours tracking
  • Project & client tracking
  • Detailed reports
  • Team timesheets
  • Browser extensions
  • Offline tracking

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Google Calendar
  • GDPR

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Greenhouse

  • Applicant tracking system for structured hiringnot Toggl Track
  • AI-powered interview notetaking and sourcingnot Toggl Track

Toggl Track

  • Billable hours trackingnot Greenhouse
  • Project time managementnot Greenhouse
  • Team productivity analysisnot Greenhouse
  • Client reportingnot Greenhouse
  • Payroll processingnot Greenhouse

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Greenhouse

  • Core plan lacks talent discovery and contact lookups
  • Core plan lacks email automation and applicant texting
  • Plus plan lacks resume anonymisation and application limits
  • Plus plan lacks audit logging and developer tools
  • Pricing customised by hiring volume and company size, not published
  • Only Pro tier offers audit logs and developer sandbox

Toggl Track

  • No native invoicing or billing generation despite having billable rates feature
  • No payroll integration, requiring manual data export to payroll systems
  • No GPS tracking or shift scheduling for field teams
  • Anti-surveillance policy limits manager visibility in certain work scenarios

Pricing, plan by plan

Greenhouse

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Greenhouse review.

Toggl Track

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 5 users
    • Unlimited time tracking
    • Unlimited projects
  • Starter$9/month
    • Billable rates
    • Project estimates
    • Saved reports
  • Premium$18/month
    • Team approvals
    • Profitability reports
    • Project budgets

Which should you pick?

Choose Greenhouse if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want interview scheduling.
Greenhouse review

Choose Toggl Track if

  • You need one-click time tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want manual time entry.
Toggl Track review

Questions people ask

Is Greenhouse or Toggl Track better?
Neither clearly leads. Greenhouse starts at On request and Toggl Track at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Greenhouse or Toggl Track?
Toggl Track has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Greenhouse and Free for Toggl Track.
Does Greenhouse or Toggl Track run on more platforms?
Greenhouse runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Toggl Track runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
Can I use Toggl Track for free?
Yes. Toggl Track has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Greenhouse starts at On request.
What is Greenhouse best used for?
Greenhouse is most often used for applicant tracking system for structured hiring, ai-powered interview notetaking and sourcing. Of those, applicant tracking system for structured hiring and ai-powered interview notetaking and sourcing are not what Toggl Track is typically brought in for.
What can Greenhouse do that Toggl Track cannot?
Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking, Interview scheduling, Scorecard system, Job board posting. Toggl Track covers One-click time tracking, Manual time entry, Billable hours tracking, Project & client tracking. Both handle Slack, Google Calendar, GDPR.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Toggl Track: Does Toggl Track offer a free plan?

Yes, Toggl Track has a permanent free plan supporting up to 5 users with unlimited time tracking, unlimited projects, autotracker, idle detection, Pomodoro timer, calendar integration, and 100+ integrations.

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Toggl Track: Can I track time offline with Toggl Track?

Yes, Toggl Track supports offline tracking on both mobile apps and desktop app. Entries are stored locally and sync automatically when reconnected to the internet.

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Toggl Track: Does Toggl Track integrate with invoicing software?

Toggl Track integrates with QuickBooks Online and Xero for accounting, but lacks native invoicing capabilities. Users must export hours to create invoices manually.

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Toggl Track: What platforms does Toggl Track support?

Toggl Track runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS with browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.

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Toggl Track: How much does Toggl Track cost for a team?

Toggl Track pricing is $9 per user per month (annual) for Starter plan or $18 per user per month for Premium. Free plan supports up to 5 users.

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