Toggl Track vs RescueTime

Toggl Track9.2Visit RescueTime9.0Visit

Higher score Toggl Track #1 in Time Tracking Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Toggl Track

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RescueTime #2 in Time Tracking Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit RescueTime

• Toggl Track fits best

  Mature teams needing advanced reporting

• RescueTime fits best

  Automatic productivity and activity tracking

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Side by side

Feature	Toggl Track 9.2/10 Visit ↗	RescueTime 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	9.0
Ranking	#1 in Time Tracking Software	#2 in Time Tracking Software
Best for	Mature teams needing advanced reporting	Automatic productivity and activity tracking
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$9/user/mo	$84/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	14 days
Free trial length	30 days · no card needed	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Community, Docs	Email, Phone, Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML	PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	100+ integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Toggl Track 6/6 · RescueTime 6/6
Project tracking	✓	✓
Billable time	✓	✓
Timesheet approvals	✓	✓
Desktop app	✓	✓
Offline tracking	✓	✓
Data export	✓	✓
Specs
Mobile apps	Both	Both
Our review
Pros	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	Tracks application and website activity automatically across major platforms Combines project, client, task, billable, and timesheet workflows Adds focus controls, exports, approvals, offline entry, and AI features
Cons	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	The listed paid plans use annual billing Timesheets and billable rates require Solo+ or Team+ Plan choice is needed to match individual or team workflows
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 →	RescueTime is a time-tracking and productivity application for individuals, freelancers, professionals, and teams. It automatically records time spent in applications and websites, then turns that activity into productivity reports,… 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

• RescueTime — where it wins

  • Tracks application and website activity automatically across major platforms
  • Combines project, client, task, billable, and timesheet workflows
  • Adds focus controls, exports, approvals, offline entry, and AI features

  Where it doesn't

  • The listed paid plans use annual billing
  • Timesheets and billable rates require Solo+ or Team+
  • Plan choice is needed to match individual or team workflows

• Toggl Track9.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A mature time tracker with strong reporting, approvals, estimates, and integrations.

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• RescueTime9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A broad automatic tracker for productivity, billable work, focus, and team timesheets.

  Visit RescueTimeFull verdict →