Head to head · 2026
Toggl Track vs ClickUp
Quick answer
Toggl Track is the better fit for freelancers who need to know where their hours go. ClickUp is the better fit for teams that want to replace several tools (tasks, docs, chat) with one. On our scores Toggl Track comes out ahead overall (4.5 out of 5).
Toggl Track
Toggl Track is one of the simplest time trackers to get a team to actually use: one-click timers, calendar integrations and clear reports, without screenshots or keystroke logging. The free plan covers freelancers and teams of up to 3. Billable rates need Starter, and profitability reports, timesheet approvals and SSO need Premium at $16-$24 per user, which adds up for larger teams.
- ✓Free forever plan for up to 3 users with timers and calendar integrations
- ✓One-click timers and focus mode are quick to adopt
- ✓Toggl says it does not take screenshots or record keystrokes, browsing or location
- –Billable rates are not on the free plan
- –Timesheet approvals, Jira and Asana integrations and SSO are Premium only
ClickUp
ClickUp gives you more project management features per dollar than almost any rival: tasks, docs, chat, goals, time tracking and AI in one place. The trade-off is complexity, and new teams need a plan for how they set it up. If you are willing to invest a week in configuration, it can replace several separate tools.
- ✓Free Forever plan with unlimited tasks and unlimited free members
- ✓Core plan unlocks unlimited storage, Gantt charts and forms for $9/user/month yearly
- ✓Docs, chat, whiteboards, goals and time tracking built in
- –So many features that setup and onboarding take real effort
- –Free plan has only 60 MB of file storage and 100 automation actions a month
Side by side
| Toggl Track | ClickUp | |
|---|---|---|
| Brent score | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Features | 4.4 | 4.8 |
| Ease of use | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| Value | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Support | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Price | Free for up to 3 users; paid from $9/user/month (billed yearly) | Free Forever plan; paid from $9/user/month (billed yearly) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Best for | Freelancers who need to know where their hours go | Teams that want to replace several tools (tasks, docs, chat) with one |
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Compared on Brent Technologies using the same scoring method for both products.