Consulting · head to head
Toggl Track vs BigTime
Toggl Track
Consulting
Time tracking that's easy, powerful, and frictionless
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
BigTime
Consulting
The all-in-one solution for growing, single-entity firms
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Toggl Track has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Toggl Track no native invoicing or billing generation despite having billable rates feature; BigTime essentials plan starts at $20 per user per month and the Enterprise tier requires contacting sales for pricing
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Toggl Track and BigTime actually diverge.
| Attribute | Toggl Track | BigTime |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS | Web |
| Founded | 2006 | Unknown |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Consulting).
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 Toggl Track
- One-click time tracking
- Manual time entry
- Billable hours tracking
- Project & client tracking
- Detailed reports
- Team timesheets
- Browser extensions
- Offline tracking
Only in BigTime
Nothing recorded that Toggl Track does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Toggl Track
- Billable hours trackingnot BigTime
- Project time managementnot BigTime
- Team productivity analysisnot BigTime
- Client reportingnot BigTime
- Payroll processingnot BigTime
BigTime
No use cases recorded yet. See the BigTime review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
BigTime
- Essentials plan starts at $20 per user per month and the Enterprise tier requires contacting sales for pricing
- AI features Time Agent, Expense Agent and Flexible Reporting are listed as coming soon rather than shipped
Pricing, plan by plan
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
BigTime
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the BigTime review.
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose BigTime if
Nothing in the data separates BigTime from Toggl Track on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Toggl Track or BigTime better?
- Neither clearly leads. Toggl Track starts at Free and BigTime at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Toggl Track or BigTime?
- Toggl Track has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Toggl Track and On request for BigTime.
- Does Toggl Track or BigTime run on more platforms?
- Toggl Track runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS. BigTime runs on Web.
- Can I use Toggl Track for free?
- Yes. Toggl Track has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. BigTime starts at On request.
- What is Toggl Track best used for?
- Toggl Track is most often used for billable hours tracking, project time management, team productivity analysis, client reporting. Of those, billable hours tracking and project time management are not what BigTime is typically brought in for.
- What can Toggl Track do that BigTime cannot?
- Toggl Track covers One-click time tracking, Manual time entry, Billable hours tracking, Project & client tracking.
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.
SourceToggl 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.
SourceToggl 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.
SourceToggl 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.
SourceToggl 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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