Toggl vs Clockify: Which Time Tracker Is Better?
Two of the most popular time trackers, compared head to head. One is polished with deep integrations. The other is free with unlimited users. Here is how to choose — and what to do if neither is enough.
The Quick Verdict
Choose Toggl Track if:
- •You want the most polished time tracking UI available
- •Your team relies on integrations with Jira, Slack, Notion, or GitHub
- •You have 5 or fewer users and the free plan works
- •You are willing to pay more for a better experience
Choose Clockify if:
- •You need free time tracking for more than 5 users
- •Budget is the top priority and you want to minimize per-user costs
- •You need kiosk mode for shared clock-in terminals
- •You want invoicing and approval at a lower price point than Toggl
Both Toggl and Clockify are solid time trackers. Neither includes employee monitoring, attendance tracking, or comprehensive workforce management. If you need those features, keep reading — we cover a third option below.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Toggl Track | Clockify |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan users | Up to 5 | Unlimited |
| Starting paid price | $10/user/mo | $4.99/user/mo |
| Integrations | 100+ | 80+ |
| Screenshots | No | Pro plan ($9.99/user) |
| Activity monitoring | No | No |
| Employee scheduling | No | Standard plan ($6.99/user) |
| Attendance tracking | No | No |
| Leave management | No | Standard plan ($6.99/user) |
| Timesheet approval | Premium ($20/user) | Standard ($6.99/user) |
| Built-in invoicing | No | Standard ($6.99/user) |
| Kiosk mode | No | Basic plan ($4.99/user) |
| Mobile apps | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
Where Toggl Track Wins
Superior user experience
Toggl's interface is widely regarded as the best in the time tracking category. The one-click timer, drag-to-create calendar, and visual project boards make daily tracking feel effortless. Clockify's UI is functional but not as refined.
Deeper integrations
With 100+ integrations and a browser extension that embeds timers directly inside tools like Jira, Notion, and GitHub, Toggl fits into existing workflows more seamlessly. Clockify has integrations too, but Toggl's are more polished and numerous.
Better project reporting
Toggl's reporting is more visual and easier to customize. The Summary, Detailed, and Weekly views are well-designed, and sharing reports with clients is straightforward. Clockify has good reports, but Toggl's presentation is a step ahead.
Stronger brand and ecosystem
Toggl has been around since 2006 and offers complementary products (Toggl Plan, Toggl Hire). For teams already in the Toggl ecosystem, staying within the suite has advantages.
Where Clockify Wins
Free plan with unlimited users
This is Clockify's biggest advantage. Teams of 10, 50, or 100 can use core time tracking for free. Toggl limits free accounts to 5 users, which means most real teams hit the paywall immediately.
Lower paid pricing across the board
Clockify's paid plans start at $4.99/user (Basic) and go up to $14.99/user (Enterprise). Toggl starts at $10/user (Starter) and goes to $20/user (Premium). For the same features, Clockify is typically 30-50% cheaper.
More features at lower tiers
Clockify includes invoicing, timesheet approval, and scheduling on the Standard plan ($6.99/user). Toggl does not include approval until the Premium plan ($20/user) and does not offer invoicing or scheduling at all.
Kiosk mode for team clock-in
Clockify offers a kiosk feature where teams can clock in and out from a shared device using a PIN. This is useful for physical offices, warehouses, and retail locations. Toggl does not have this feature.
Pricing Comparison
Here is what a 15-person team would pay for each tool at different feature levels:
| Feature Level | Toggl Track | Clockify |
|---|---|---|
| Basic time tracking | $150/mo (Starter) | Free |
| With invoicing | Not available | $105/mo (Standard) |
| With timesheet approval | $300/mo (Premium) | $105/mo (Standard) |
| With screenshots | Not available | $150/mo (Pro) |
Based on 15 users. Toggl free plan excluded (5-user limit).
What If You Need More Than a Timer?
Both Toggl and Clockify are time trackers first. Neither offers activity monitoring, and both lack comprehensive workforce management features like attendance tracking and leave management. If your team needs those capabilities, a third option may be worth considering.
HiveDesk is a workforce management platform that includes time tracking, automatic screenshots, employee scheduling, attendance tracking, leave management, and timesheet approval in a single plan at $5/user/month. There are no feature tiers — every user gets every feature.
| Feature | Toggl Track | Clockify | HiveDesk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (all features) | $20/user/mo | $9.99/user/mo | $5/user/mo |
| Screenshots | No | Pro only | Yes |
| Activity monitoring | No | No | Yes |
| Employee scheduling | No | Standard+ | Yes |
| Attendance tracking | No | No | Yes |
| Leave management | No | Standard+ | Yes |
| Integrations | 100+ | 80+ | Asana |
| All features, one plan | No | No | Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
For solo freelancers, Toggl offers a slightly more polished experience with better integrations. For freelancers watching costs, Clockify is the better choice because its free plan has no user limit — though as a solo user, Toggl's 5-user free limit is irrelevant. Both are solid options for basic time tracking and client billing.
Yes. Clockify's free plan supports unlimited users with core time tracking, basic reports, and unlimited projects. However, features like invoicing, timesheet approval, scheduling, and screenshots require paid plans ranging from $4.99 to $14.99 per user per month.
Toggl Track has more integrations (100+ vs Clockify's 80+) and a browser extension that works inside third-party apps like Jira, Notion, and GitHub. Toggl's integration experience is generally more polished, particularly for development and project management tools.
Toggl does not offer screenshots at any price tier — it has an explicit anti-surveillance policy. Clockify added screenshots on the Pro plan ($9.99/user/month), but neither tool offers activity level monitoring. For screenshots and activity tracking, consider alternatives like HiveDesk ($5/user/month) or Hubstaff.
If your team needs screenshots, employee scheduling, attendance tracking, and leave management alongside time tracking, consider HiveDesk. It includes all workforce management features in a single $5/user/month plan with no feature tiers. It is designed for managed teams like contact centers, BPOs, and remote teams that need more than a timer.
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