Comparison

Tracely vs Toggl Track

Toggl tracks time. Tracely proves work. See how screenshot-backed proof of work at $4/seat/month compares to Toggl's $9/user/month — with no screenshot verification at all.

Feature comparison

Toggl Track is a mature time tracker with 100+ integrations and broad team features. Tracely is purpose-built for one thing: giving clients visible proof that work happened.

Feature Tracely Toggl Track
Screenshot proof of work Built-in, randomized Not available
Desktop time tracker Native Windows app Windows, Mac, Linux
Web dashboard
Client & worker roles Separate dashboards Team-based (no client role)
Project management Projects & workers Projects, clients, tags
Worker screenshot privacy 2-min delete window N/A — no screenshots
Reporting & CSV export Advanced reporting
Integrations Focused — core workflow 100+ integrations
Invoicing Not included Not included
Mobile app Coming later iOS & Android
Offline support Syncs on reconnect
Mac & Linux tracker Windows only All platforms

Pricing comparison

Tracely's biggest advantage is straightforward: you pay less per seat and get screenshot verification that Toggl doesn't offer at any price tier.

Toggl Starter
$9 per user / month

Billed annually. No screenshots at any tier. Includes project tracking, billable rates, and basic reporting. Free plan available for up to 5 users with limited features.

Tracely
$480
per year for a team of 10
Toggl Starter
$1,080
per year for a team of 10

That's a $600/year saving — and you get screenshot proof of work that Toggl doesn't offer at all.

Why clients and freelancers choose Tracely

Screenshot proof, not just hours

Toggl tells you someone tracked 6 hours. Tracely shows you what happened during those hours with randomized screenshots the client can review. This is the difference between trusting a number and seeing the evidence.

Built for the client–freelancer relationship

Toggl is designed for internal teams. Tracely gives clients and workers separate dashboards with different views, permissions, and controls — because the client paying for the work and the person doing it have fundamentally different needs.

Privacy-first screenshots

Workers get a 2-minute window to delete any screenshot before the client sees it. Screenshots use time-limited signed URLs — not permanent links. No keystrokes, no webcam, no browsing history. Proof of work, not surveillance.

Simple, honest pricing

$4/seat/month. One plan. No tiers to compare, no feature gates, no annual lock-in needed for a discount. Toggl charges $9/user/month on their cheapest paid plan and $18/user/month for the Premium tier.

When Toggl might be a better fit

Tracely isn't trying to replace Toggl for every use case. Toggl is the better choice if you need Mac or Linux desktop apps, 100+ third-party integrations, a mobile app for on-the-go tracking, or advanced team analytics for large internal organizations. If you're tracking time purely for internal productivity and don't need to prove work to an external client, Toggl's broader feature set may serve you better.

Who is Tracely built for?

Freelancers billing hourly

You want to show clients exactly what you did, not just how long you did it. Screenshot proof makes every invoice easier to justify and gets you paid faster.

Clients hiring remote workers

You're paying for hours but have no way to verify the work happened. Tracely gives you a dashboard where you can review screenshots, approve hours, and build trust with your remote team.

Small agencies managing contractors

You need a simple way to onboard workers onto projects, track their time with proof, and keep the cost per seat low as your team grows. No enterprise complexity required.

Cross-border remote teams

When your developer is in Pakistan and your client is in New York, screenshots bridge the trust gap that timezone differences create. Tracely makes the invisible work visible.

Frequently asked questions

Can I import my time data from Toggl?
Not yet — import functionality is on our roadmap. You can export from Toggl as CSV and use that as a reference while you transition.
Does Tracely have a free plan?
Tracely offers a 7-day free trial with full access to all features. No credit card required. After the trial, Pro is $4/seat/month.
Why doesn't Toggl offer screenshots?
Toggl is philosophically against employee monitoring. Tracely takes a different approach — screenshots are proof of work for the client, not surveillance. Workers control their own screenshots with a 2-minute delete window, and no keystrokes or browsing data is ever captured.
Does Tracely work on Mac?
The desktop tracker currently runs on Windows. Mac support is planned for a future release. The web dashboard works on any browser and operating system.
What if my client doesn't need screenshots?
Screenshot frequency is configurable per project. You can reduce or adjust it based on the client's preference. But even at a low frequency, having some visual proof builds trust in ways that a spreadsheet of hours never can.
Ready to switch?

Try Tracely free for 7 days.

No credit card. No commitment. See how screenshot-backed proof of work changes the way you track and bill for hours.