DeskTime
Toggl Track
| Feature | DeskTime | Toggl Track |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $7/mo | Free / from $9/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | managers, remote-teams, freelancers, agencies | freelancers, agencies, consultants, remote-teams |
| Founded | 2011 | 2006 |
| Automatic Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Productivity Calculation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Screenshots | ✓ | ✗ |
| Url Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Project Tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Absence Calendar | ✓ | ✗ |
| Time Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calendar | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pomodoro | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ DeskTime Pros
- Automatic productivity tracking
- Good free plan for individuals
- Screenshot monitoring option
- Detailed reports
✗ DeskTime Cons
- Can feel invasive to employees
- Limited project management features
- Desktop app required
✓ Toggl Track Pros
- One-click timer start
- Works across all devices
- Detailed reporting and analytics
- 100+ integrations
✗ Toggl Track Cons
- Free plan limited to 5 users
- No invoicing built-in
- Project management features are basic
The Verdict
DeskTime is built for managers and remote teams, with a focus on automatic-tracking and productivity-calculation. Toggl Track targets freelancers and agencies and leads with time-tracking and reporting.
Pricing is close: DeskTime starts at $7/mo versus $9/mo for Toggl Track — not a deciding factor on its own.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, Toggl Track offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while DeskTime takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for remote teams, freelancers, agencies — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: Toggl Track has a slight overall edge — but if automatic productivity tracking matters most to you, DeskTime may still be the right call.