Timing
Toggl Track
| Feature | Timing | Toggl Track |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $8/mo | Free / from $9/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | mac-users, freelancers, consultants, lawyers | freelancers, agencies, consultants, remote-teams |
| Founded | 2013 | 2006 |
| Automatic Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Categorization | ✓ | ✗ |
| Timeline View | ✓ | ✗ |
| Project Rules | ✓ | ✗ |
| Calendar Sync | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reporting | ✓ | ✗ |
| One Click Timer | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reports | ✗ | ✓ |
| Projects | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team Dashboard | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Billable Rates | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Timing Pros
- Completely automatic tracking on Mac
- AI-powered activity categorization
- Beautiful timeline visualization
- Syncs with calendar events
✗ Timing Cons
- Mac only - no Windows or Linux
- Requires initial rule setup
- No team/collaboration features in lower plans
✓ 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
Timing is built for mac users and freelancers, with a focus on automatic-tracking and ai-categorization. Toggl Track targets freelancers and agencies and leads with one-click-timer and reports.
Pricing is close: Timing starts at $8/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. Timing requires a paid subscription from day one.
Both tools are a solid fit for freelancers, consultants — 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.