Head-to-head · Time Tracking Software
Toggl Track vs QuickBooks Time
Toggl Track leads on 2 checks, QuickBooks Time on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreToggl Track · 9.2/10
- Free planonly Toggl Track
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresToggl Track · 6 of 6
Toggl Track scores higher on our rubric for time tracking software: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
Toggl Track offers free plan; QuickBooks Time doesn't. Toggl Track offers desktop app; QuickBooks Time doesn't.
Toggl Track is the better fit for mature teams needing advanced reporting. QuickBooks Time is the better fit for quickBooks users coordinating field teams.
- Toggl Track fits best
Mature teams needing advanced reporting
- QuickBooks Time fits best
QuickBooks users coordinating field teams
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Side by side
| Feature | Toggl Track 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | QuickBooks Time 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #1 in Time Tracking Software | #4 in Time Tracking Software |
| Best for | Mature teams needing advanced reporting | QuickBooks users coordinating field teams |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $9/user/mo | — |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | 30 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days · no card needed | 30 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Community, Docs | Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 100+ integrations | 50+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Toggl Track 6/6 · QuickBooks Time 4/6 | ||
| Project tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Billable time | ✓ | ✓ |
| Timesheet approvals | ✓ | ✓ |
| Desktop app | ✓ (best) | — |
| Offline tracking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Data export | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Mobile apps | Both | Both |
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| Our verdict | Toggl Track is a time-tracking application for individuals and teams, including consultancies, agencies, professional services firms, and internal product or operations teams. It records time through real-time timers, manual entries,… Read the review → |
QuickBooks Time is cloud-based time-tracking software from Intuit for teams coordinating work across jobs, shifts, and locations. Employees can submit timesheets for approval, track time in a browser or the QuickBooks Workforce app, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Toggl Track — where it wins
- Free plan covers web, desktop, mobile, calendar, and productivity reports
- Detailed reporting includes billing, profitability, utilization, and workload views
- Premium adds approvals, fixed-fee projects, scheduled reports, and SSO
Where it doesn't
- Advanced controls such as approvals and profitability analysis require higher tiers
- Starter begins at $9 per user per month with annual billing
- Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple tracking workflows
QuickBooks Time — where it wins
- Timesheet submission and approval workflows support review before payroll.
- GPS, geofencing, and job or shift scheduling suit field coordination.
- Time Kiosk enables on-site clock-ins; mobile tracking works through the Workforce app.
Where it doesn't
- Requires a QuickBooks Online account.
- No free plan; paid plan prices are not included here.
- Premium and Elite highlight the same listed features, so their distinction is unclear.
- Toggl Track9.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A mature time tracker with strong reporting, approvals, estimates, and integrations.
Visit Toggl TrackFull verdict → - QuickBooks Time8.8/10 · 30-day trial
A field-team time tracker with GPS, scheduling, and QuickBooks integration.
Try QuickBooks TimeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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