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Toggl Track vs Clockify

Toggl Track logo

Toggl Track

Consulting

Time tracking that's easy, powerful, and frictionless

From
Free
Rated
-
Clockify logo

Clockify

All industries

Free time tracker for teams

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Toggl Track no native invoicing or billing generation despite having billable rates feature; Clockify the free plan stops at 5 users
  • They diverge on capability: Toggl Track covers One-click time tracking, Clockify covers Timer & manual time entry.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Toggl Track and Clockify differ
AttributeToggl TrackClockify
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOSWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extension
CategoryConsultingAll industries
Founded20062017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Clockify

  • Timer & manual time entry
  • Timesheets
  • Calendar view
  • Projects & tasks
  • Reports & analytics
  • Team dashboard
  • Kiosk mode
  • Offline mode

Both cover

  • Asana
  • Trello
  • Jira
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • SSL
  • GDPR

What people use each for

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

Toggl Track

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

Clockify

  • Employee time trackingnot Toggl Track
  • Project time budgetsnot Toggl Track
  • Client billingnot Toggl Track
  • Productivity analysisnot Toggl Track
  • Payroll calculationnot Toggl Track

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

Clockify

  • The free plan stops at 5 users
  • Free accounts are throttled to 30 API requests per hour and 3 webhooks
  • Reporting on the free plan only covers a 1 month range
  • Invoicing needs Standard at $5.49 per seat per month and GPS tracking needs Pro at $7.99
  • SSO, SCIM provisioning, a custom subdomain and the audit log are Enterprise only at $11.99 per seat per month

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

Clockify

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited users
    • Unlimited projects
    • Time tracking
  • Basic$3.99/user/month
    • Bulk edit
    • Billable rates
    • Rounding
  • Standard$5.49/user/month
    • Timesheet approvals
    • Invoicing
    • Scheduled reports
  • Pro$7.99/user/month
    • Profit & loss
    • GPS tracking
    • Screenshots

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 Clockify if

  • You need timer & manual time entry.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extension.
  • You also want timesheets.

Questions people ask

Is Toggl Track or Clockify better?
Neither clearly leads. Toggl Track starts at Free and Clockify at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Toggl Track or Clockify?
Toggl Track starts at Free and Clockify at Free.
Does Toggl Track or Clockify run on more platforms?
Toggl Track runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS. Clockify runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Browser-extension.
Can I use Toggl Track for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Clockify is typically brought in for.
What can Toggl Track do that Clockify cannot?
Toggl Track covers One-click time tracking, Manual time entry, Billable hours tracking, Project & client tracking. Clockify covers Timer & manual time entry, Timesheets, Calendar view, Projects & tasks. Both handle Asana, Trello, Jira, Google Calendar.

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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