Hubstaff
Toggl Track
| Feature | Hubstaff | Toggl Track |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $4.99/mo | Free / from $9/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | remote-team-managers, field-service-companies, agencies, construction-teams | freelancers, agencies, consultants, remote-teams |
| Founded | 2012 | 2006 |
| Time Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Gps Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Screenshots | ✓ | ✗ |
| Activity Levels | ✓ | ✗ |
| Payroll | ✓ | ✗ |
| Geofencing | ✓ | ✗ |
| One Click Timer | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reports | ✗ | ✓ |
| Projects | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team Dashboard | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Billable Rates | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Hubstaff Pros
- GPS and location tracking for field teams
- Automated payroll from tracked hours
- Activity level monitoring
- Geofencing for job sites
✗ Hubstaff Cons
- Can feel invasive to employees
- Screenshot feature raises privacy concerns
- No free plan available
✓ Toggl Track Pros
- Very easy to use
- Good free plan
- Great reports
- Many integrations
✗ Toggl Track Cons
- Limited project management
- Invoicing requires add-on
- Idle detection basic
The Verdict
Hubstaff is built for remote team managers and field service companies, with a focus on time-tracking and gps-tracking. Toggl Track targets freelancers and agencies and leads with one-click-timer and reports.
Pricing is close: Hubstaff starts at $4.99/mo versus $9/mo for Toggl Track — not a deciding factor on its own.
Toggl Track has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Hubstaff requires a paid subscription from day one.
Both tools are a solid fit for agencies — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.