You're Switching from Toggl Track.
Here's Why Technical Writers Choose Nexa.

Toggl Track
$18/mo
$216/year — every year, forever
Nexa
$279
Once. Own it forever.
or 3 payments of $99
Break even in 15.5 months. Then it's free forever.
"Switched from Toggl Track after the last price increase. Nexa does everything I needed for $279. Wish I'd done it sooner."
— Verified technical writer, former Toggl Track customer

The Bottom Line

Technical Writers on Toggl Track pay $18/month — $216/year. Over three years, that's $725. Nexa is $279 once. Break-even runs about 15.5 months. The median technical writer earns $58,000/year, so Toggl Track's annual cost is roughly 0.4% of typical revenue — every year, forever.

Key Numbers

$58,000
Median technical writer income
2.5%
Typical SaaS spend as % of revenue
15.5 mo
Break-even vs Toggl Track
$446
3-year savings switching to Nexa

What Toggl Track Is Costing You

The Damage

Toggl Track monthly $18/mo
Annual drain $216/yr
Year 2 (11.4% SaaS inflation) $241
Year 3 $268
3-year total $725

That's $725 gone. And you don't own anything. Stop paying, lose access.

Your Toggl Track subscription has cost you $0.00 since you opened this page.

Why Technical Writers Leave Toggl Track

Free tier limited to 5 users
Per-user pricing adds up for teams
Only does time tracking
Need separate invoicing tool
Limited project management
Technical Writers are leaving Toggl Track every week.

You're not the only one who's had enough.

Why This Matters for Technical Writers

You're writing API documentation for a SaaS company ($75/hour, ~80 hours). The API changed last week and 20 pages need updating. You're also writing a user manual for a hardware company ($5,000 flat, 4 weeks). The SME at the SaaS company keeps rescheduling review meetings. You've logged 65 hours on the API project but the scope just expanded. The hardware manual is due in 9 days.

Technical Writers face unique challenges: SME (subject matter expert) availability delays projects. Per-page vs. per-hour vs. per-project pricing confusion. Revision cycles when product changes during documentation. Managing multiple concurrent documentation projects. On top of all that, Toggl Track charges $18/month ($216/year) — money that comes directly from your revenue. The median technical writer earns $58,000/year. Software at $216/year is a meaningful percentage of that income, every year, forever. And you do not own anything.

Your Authoring tools (MadCap Flare, DITA) is yours. You bought it once. Nexa works the same way — $279 once for invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, and full accounting. All connected. All offline-capable. You own it like you own your tools.

Your Full Stack Cost

Toggl Track is just one piece. What else are you losing money on?

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Your exact Toggl Track cost, full stack total, and what switching saves. 10 seconds.

"I was paying Toggl Track $18/month and didn't question it until I did the math. $725 over 3 years for tools I don't even own. Nexa was $279. Once. Done."
— Technical writer business owner

What You Get Instead

Feature Toggl Track Nexa
Invoicing
Scheduling
CRM
Time Tracking
Full Accounting ✓ (SIMPL)
Task Management
Price $18/mo forever $279 once
or 3 × $99
3-Year Cost $725 $279
Stop paying? Lose everything Keep everything forever

Switching Takes 1-2 Days

Most technical writers are fully switched before the weekend.

1

Export your data

Go to Reports → Detailed → Export as CSV. Download your full time entry history.

2

Set up Nexa

10-minute setup. Import your project and client structure.

3

Start tracking in Nexa

Use Nexa time tracker for new entries. Import historical data if needed.

4

Cancel Toggl

Cancel subscription. Download a final export for your records.

✓ Run both in parallel. Cancel Toggl Track when you're confident. Zero risk.

What technical writers actually deal with

A day in the life of a technical writer

You're writing API documentation for a SaaS company ($75/hour, ~80 hours). The API changed last week and 20 pages need updating. You're also writing a user manual for a hardware company ($5,000 flat, 4 weeks). The SME at the SaaS company keeps rescheduling review meetings. You've logged 65 hours on the API project but the scope just expanded. The hardware manual is due in 9 days.

The tools a working technical writer actually owns

Why technical writers leave the big platforms

Where technical writers actually talk shop

Local technical writers on Nexa

Real technical writers near you who run their business on Nexa — book directly, no platform fee. Are you a technical writer? Post your business and get found in your area — $2.99 one-time. Or browse every technical writer on Nexa →

FAQ

Is Nexa really a Toggl Track replacement for technical writers?

For solo operators and small teams (1-5), yes. Nexa includes invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting. Toggl Track may be better if you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features.

$279 seems like a lot.

It's $7.75/month over 3 years. Toggl Track is $18/month — that's $725 over 3 years. Which is more? And if you'd rather split it, Nexa is also available as 3 payments of $99.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. Nexa is $279 as a one-time payment, or 3 payments of $99 ($297 total). Either way it's a one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring fees ever.

What if I don't like it?

30-day money-back guarantee. Full refund. If Nexa doesn't save you $500 in year one, you get every penny back.

Can I import my Toggl Track data?

Export your data from Toggl Track as CSV, import into Nexa in about 5 minutes.

Technical Writers in Jersey City

The average solo operator there spends about $3,120/year on software — and technical writer face their own version of that math. NJ state licensing requirements apply.

Numbers reflect typical solo operators in the Jersey City metro. Your situation will vary.

If You Need These — Nexa Has Them

Specific gaps Technical Writers run into with Toggl Track, and what Nexa does instead.

Toggl Track gapInvoicing
NexaInvoicing built in — send unlimited, accept cards.
Toggl Track gapScheduling
NexaBuilt-in scheduling and booking — no separate tier.
Toggl Track gapCRM
NexaFull CRM module included in $279.

Where Technical Writers Talk Shop

If you want to compare notes or see how other technical writers are running their tools, here's where the conversation happens.

Reddit
r/technicalwriting, r/TechWriting, r/freelance
Forums
Write the Docs Forum, TechWhirl
YouTube
Technical Writer HQ, Amruta Ranade
Podcasts
The Not-Boring Tech Writer, 10-Minute Tech Comm
"Toggl Track raised prices again and I was done. Found Nexa — $279 once. I own it. No more 'we're updating our pricing' emails. Best business decision this year."
— Technical writer, switched from Toggl Track

Stop Losing $216/Year to Toggl Track

$725 over 3 years. Or $279 once (or 3 × $99). Own your tools.

Get Nexa — $279 Once
or 3 payments of $99
✓ 30-day money-back guarantee — save $500 or full refund

Still want Toggl Track?

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