Comparison
Timely vs Toggl Track
Timely: Automatic time tracking that records activity and suggests timesheet entries. Toggl Track: Popular timer-first time tracker with a large integration catalog.
| Criteria | Timely | Toggl Track | Hourtick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Starter $9, Premium $16, Unlimited $22 per user/month billed yearly ($11 / $20 / $28 monthly). Starter stops at 5 users and 20 projects; Tasks is a paid add-on. | Free for a limited number of users. Starter $9/user/month billed yearly; Premium $14/user/month for the first year billed yearly, then $18. Timesheet approvals are a Premium feature. | Free for unlimited people with 500 MB of usage a month. $29/month for 5 GB. Every feature on both plans, no per-seat fees. |
| Team of 10, per month | $160–$200 (Premium; Starter stops at 5 users) | $140 in year one, then $180 (Premium yearly, for approvals) | $0 on Free · $29 on Pro (5 GB) |
| Free plan | Free trial, no free plan | A limited number of users, basic tracking | Unlimited people, every feature, 500 MB of usage a month |
| Task board and list | No built-in task board | No built-in task board | Board and list, assignees, chat, files, checklists. Every plan |
| Built-in timer | Yes | Yes | Mac menu bar and web, offline. Every plan |
| Timesheet approvals | See their site | Premium plan | Included |
| Mac menu bar timer | See their site | See their site | Native menu bar timer with live time |
| Screenshots / activity monitoring | Automatic activity capture that drafts timesheets | No screenshots; an optional desktop activity timeline that stays private to each person | None — no screenshots or activity tracking |
| Best for | People who prefer reviewing auto-captured activity over starting timers. | Individuals and teams who want a timer that plugs into lots of other tools. | Teams that want tasks and time tracking together, simple enough to use every day, free for everyone. |
Prices from each vendor's pricing page where verified (September 2026). “See their site” means we couldn't verify it.
Timely pricing in 2026
| Plan | Per person/month, billed yearly | Billed monthly | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $9 | $11 | Automatic tracking, AI timesheets, billable hours. Up to 5 users and 20 projects |
| Premium | $16 | $20 | Team management, budgets and costs, planning, project and accounting integrations. Up to 50 users |
| Unlimited | $22 | $28 | Capacity reporting, overtime, unlimited users |
| Enterprise | Custom | — | Tailored onboarding, training and priority support |
- Tasks is an add-on from $5 per person per month.
- Yearly billing saves up to 22%.
- A team of 10, per month: $160–$200 (Premium; Starter stops at 5 users).
- Hourtick: Free for unlimited people with 500 MB of usage a month. $29/month for 5 GB. Every feature on both plans, no per-seat fees.
From Timely's pricing page, checked September 29, 2026. Prices change; check theirs before you buy.
Toggl Track pricing in 2026
| Plan | Per person/month, billed yearly | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | A limited number of users: timer on web, desktop and mobile, 100+ integrations, calendar |
| Starter | $9 | Billable rates, project estimates and alerts, revenue reports, project tasks |
| Premium | $14, then $18 | Timesheet approvals, profitability, fixed-fee projects, custom reports, SSO |
| Enterprise | Custom | Dedicated success manager, multiple workspaces, volume discounts |
- Premium's $14 is the first-year price on an annual plan; it renews at $18 per user per month.
- Prices are per license per month billed yearly; monthly billing costs more.
- A team of 10, per month: $140 in year one, then $180 (Premium yearly, for approvals).
- Hourtick: Free for unlimited people with 500 MB of usage a month. $29/month for 5 GB. Every feature on both plans, no per-seat fees.
From Toggl Track's pricing page, checked September 29, 2026. Prices change; check theirs before you buy.
Timely: strengths and trade-offs
- + Automatic activity capture
- + AI-drafted timesheets
- + Budgets and planning on Premium
- − Teams of more than 5 need Premium at $16–$20 per user
- − Automatic capture isn't a fit for teams that prefer explicit timers
- − Tasks cost extra
Toggl Track: strengths and trade-offs
- + Polished timer across many platforms
- + 100+ integrations
- + Strong reporting on paid plans
- − Billable rates need a paid plan and approvals need Premium, priced per user
- − Costs scale linearly as the team grows
- − Some teams find the product broader than what they use
Where Hourtick fits
If you're choosing between Timely and Toggl Track mainly for timers, timesheets, approvals and billable reports, Hourtick covers those for free for the whole team (500 MB of usage a month, or $29/month for 5 GB), with a native Mac menu bar timer and no monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
Is Timely or Toggl Track cheaper?
For 10 people, per month: Timely $160–$200 (Premium; Starter stops at 5 users); Toggl Track $140 in year one, then $180 (Premium yearly, for approvals) (September 2026).
Which is better, Timely or Toggl Track?
Timely is best for: people who prefer reviewing auto-captured activity over starting timers. Toggl Track is best for: individuals and teams who want a timer that plugs into lots of other tools.
Is there a simpler option?
Hourtick covers timers, tasks, timesheets, approvals and billable reports, free for unlimited people with 500 MB of usage a month, or $29/month for 5 GB.
How much does Timely cost?
Starter $9, Premium $16, Unlimited $22 per user/month billed yearly ($11 / $20 / $28 monthly). Starter stops at 5 users and 20 projects; Tasks is a paid add-on. (Timely's pricing page, September 2026.)
How much does Toggl Track cost?
Free for a limited number of users. Starter $9/user/month billed yearly; Premium $14/user/month for the first year billed yearly, then $18. Timesheet approvals are a Premium feature. (Toggl Track's pricing page, September 2026.)
What does Toggl Track's free plan include?
A limited number of users, basic tracking.
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