ZDNET Names Toggl Track Best Time-Tracking Software of 2026, Starting at $9 a User
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Updated · ZDNet · Jun 11
ZDNET Names Toggl Track Best Time-Tracking Software of 2026, Starting at $9 a User
1 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Jun 11
Summary
ZDNET’s 2026 ranking put Toggl Track at the top, citing a clean interface, a free plan for up to five users, and setup in under 10 minutes.
The review said Toggl stood out for project-level reporting, billable-rate tools, and privacy protections, with paid tiers at $9 and $18 per user per month.
Timely, 7pace, QuickBooks Time, and ActivityWatch rounded out the list for distinct use cases: AI-driven automatic logging, DevOps-native tracking, QuickBooks payroll workflows, and fully local free tracking.
Pricing and fit varied sharply across the field, from free open-source ActivityWatch to QuickBooks Time’s $20 monthly base fee plus $8 per user, underscoring ZDNET’s focus on setup, integrations, privacy, and reporting.