Is Nexa Time Tracker better than Toggl Track?

Nexa Time Tracker is $279 one-time vs Toggl Track's $18/month ($216/year). Nexa includes Timer-based tracking, Manual time entry, Job/client assignment. Toggl Track lacks Invoicing and Scheduling. Break even in 15.5 months.

How much does Toggl Track cost over 3 years?

Toggl Track at $18/month costs $216/year. With 11.4% annual SaaS inflation, the 3-year total is $725 and 5-year total is $1,357. Nexa is $279 once — you save $446 over 3 years.

Nexa Time Tracker vs Toggl Track

$279 once vs $18/month. Same time tracker features. One you own, one you rent.

Quick Answer: Toggl Track charges $18/month ($725 over 3 years with inflation). Nexa includes time tracker as part of a $279 one-time purchase — or $99 today and two more payments. You also get CRM, scheduling, invoicing, time tracking, and task management. Break even in 15.5 months. 30-day money-back guarantee.

Bottom Line

Nexa Time Tracker is part of a $279 one-time purchase. Toggl Track charges $18/month ($216/year). Over 3 years, Toggl Track costs $725. Nexa stays at $279. Break even in 15.5 months. After that, Toggl Track users keep paying — you don't. Toggl Track also lacks Invoicing and Scheduling which Nexa includes.

The Math

Toggl Track monthly$18/mo

Toggl Track annual$216/yr

Toggl Track 3-year (11.4% inflation)$725

Toggl Track 5-year$1,357

Toggl Track processing feesnone

Nexa Time Tracker — one time $279

You save over 3 years$446

Time Tracker Features: Toggl Track vs Nexa

Feature	Toggl Track	Nexa
Timer-based tracking	✗	✓
Manual time entry	✗	✓
Job/client assignment	✗	✓
Billable vs non-billable	✗	✓
Team time tracking	✗	✓
Time reports	✓	✓
Invoice from time	✗	✓
Productivity insights	✗	✓
Price	$18/mo forever	$279 once

Why People Compare Nexa Time Tracker to Toggl Track

Toggl Track is one of the more popular choices for time tracker. At $18/month, it seems affordable month-to-month, but the annual cost adds up faster than most people expect. The challenge is that Toggl Track is a subscription. Every month you pay whether you use it heavily or not. And SaaS companies raise prices an average of 11.4% per year.

Nexa takes a different approach. Time Tracker is one of 11 integrated modules in a $279 one-time purchase. Your time tracker connects directly to your CRM, scheduling, invoicing, and time tracking — no Zapier, no copying between apps, no integration tax. You pay once and own your tools.

Why People 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

What Toggl Track Doesn't Include

These features require additional subscriptions with Toggl Track. Nexa includes all of them:

Invoicing — included in Nexa, not in Toggl Track
Scheduling — included in Nexa, not in Toggl Track
CRM — included in Nexa, not in Toggl Track
Financial suite — included in Nexa, not in Toggl Track
Task management — included in Nexa, not in Toggl Track

When Toggl Track Is the Better Choice

You have a large team (10+) needing enterprise features
You're deeply invested in Toggl Track's ecosystem and integrations
Toggl Track specializes in freelance-creative and professional-services workflows
You need a feature Nexa doesn't have yet — check the comparison table above

For solo operators and small teams, Nexa does 90% of what Toggl Track does at 80% less cost over 3 years.

Who Nexa Is Actually For

Nexa is built for solopreneurs and small teams who run service-based businesses — plumbers, photographers, house cleaners, personal trainers, nail techs, landscapers, and dozens of other trades. If you book clients, do work, and send invoices, Nexa replaces the 3-5 subscriptions you are currently paying for. Your time tracker connects directly to your CRM, scheduling, invoicing, and time tracking. No Zapier. No copying between apps. $279 once — or $99 today and two more payments — and you own your tools forever.

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Pricing verified March 2026.