7 best Toggl Track alternatives, honestly ranked

The quick answer

First, the disclosure, in plain words: Klokly is our own product — we've ranked it first and told you exactly when not to pick it. Every tool below gets the same treatment: who it's for, where it shines, and a clear "skip it if" line.

Why people leave Toggl Track — and how we ranked

Toggl Track is mature and feature-rich, with a large integrations catalogue, apps on every platform and a free tier. People usually switch for one of three reasons: price at team scale, feature sprawl they never use, or a preference for EU-hosted, privacy-focused tooling.

We ranked on four things: simplicity, honesty about surveillance features, EU and privacy posture, and price clarity. Klokly is our product, so read our first entry with that in mind — the "skip it if" line is real. Competitor features and pricing change, so check each vendor's current site before you commit.

The 7 best Toggl alternatives in 2026

1. Klokly — one timer, no surveillance

Klokly is a calm time tracking app for teams: one timer, one click, and printable timesheets or CSV export when you need them. It is hosted in the EU (Ireland), each company's data is isolated at the database level, and there are no analytics or tracking cookies — so no cookie banner either.

The privacy stance goes further than hosting. Admins see hours per job as totals only, with no person attached — no screenshots, no idle detection, no GPS. Pricing starts at $2 per seat per month with a 14-day free trial, no credit card required. See the full Klokly vs Toggl comparison.

Skip it if you need invoicing, project budgeting, native mobile apps or an integrations marketplace — Klokly deliberately has none of those. And note the browser extension is installed from Settings, not the Chrome Web Store, which some IT policies may not allow.

2. Clockify — big teams, small budget

Clockify is known for a genuinely generous free tier for unlimited users, which makes it the default answer when the Toggl bill grows with headcount. It has a broad feature set, runs on many platforms, and is part of the CAKE.com suite — check their current site for exactly what the free plan includes. Full breakdown in Klokly vs Clockify.

Skip it if feature sprawl is why you're leaving Toggl — Clockify is at least as broad, and you may end up in the same maze at a different address.

3. Harvest — for agencies that bill clients

Harvest has been around since 2006 and it shows, in a good way: strong built-in invoicing and expense tracking, plus integrations with the common project tools. Pricing is per seat with a limited free plan — check their current site for numbers. We compare it directly in Klokly vs Harvest.

Skip it if you don't invoice clients from your time entries, or if a US company hosting your hours is a concern for you.

4. Everhour — timers inside your project tool

Everhour's trick is deep integration: timers embedded directly inside Asana, Trello, Jira and ClickUp, with budgets and estimates alongside your tasks. If your team already plans everything in one of those tools, tracking becomes nearly invisible.

Skip it if you don't live in one of those project tools — used standalone, Everhour is less compelling than the rest of this list.

5. TimeCamp — automatic tracking, eyes open

TimeCamp tracks time automatically by detecting which apps and websites people use, and it has a free tier. Let's be honest about what that is: monitoring. Some teams explicitly want it; others find it corrosive.

Skip it if your team would object to activity detection — and ask them before you decide, not after.

6. Timely — for people who refuse to run timers

Timely, from a Norwegian company, positions itself as anti-timesheet. Its Memory feature records what you worked on and then drafts time entries for you to approve, so nobody has to remember to press start.

Skip it if the idea of software recording your workday sits badly with you, or if a plain manual timer is all you actually need.

7. My Hours — simple tracking for freelancers

My Hours is simple project time tracking aimed at freelancers and small teams, with a free tier to start on. It does the basics without ceremony.

Skip it if you expect the team to grow past a handful of people — My Hours is aimed at freelancers and very small teams, and you would likely outgrow it.

The short version

• Want simple, private and EU-hosted: start a free trial of Klokly — 14 days, no card.
• Want maximum features for free: Clockify.
• Bill clients from your hours: Harvest.
• Live in Asana, Trello or Jira: Everhour.
• Want automatic tracking and accept the monitoring: TimeCamp.
• Hate timers entirely: Timely.
• One freelancer, simple needs: My Hours.

Whichever Toggl Track alternative you pick, run a two-week trial with real work before moving the whole team. More in our guides, including time tracking for small teams.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Toggl Track?

It depends on why you are leaving. For simplicity and EU-hosted privacy, Klokly is our pick — and our own product. For the most features on a free plan, Clockify; for client invoicing, Harvest.

Is there a free Toggl Track alternative?

Yes. Clockify is known for a free tier for unlimited users, and TimeCamp and My Hours also have free tiers. Klokly has no free tier, but offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.

Which Toggl alternative is best for GDPR and privacy?

Klokly is hosted in the EU (Ireland), uses no analytics or tracking cookies, and shows admins only per-job totals — no screenshots, no idle detection, no GPS. That makes it a strong fit for privacy-minded European teams.

Do these Toggl alternatives monitor employees?

Only some. TimeCamp's automatic tracking detects app and website activity, and Timely's Memory feature records what you worked on. Klokly, Harvest, Everhour and My Hours are built around manual timers instead.

How hard is it to switch from Toggl Track?

Usually easy, because time entries are simple records. Most time trackers accept CSV imports — check the tool's current site for its options — and a two-week trial alongside Toggl tells you whether the team will actually use it.