Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Toggl Track

Replace Toggl Track with a custom build. The only time tracking software that builds custom reports from your team's time data to maximize productivity and revenue

Few Days
83 features10 integrations3-5 days

Estimated Timeline

Based on 83 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.

1
Architecture & setup
Half day
2
Core features
2-3 days
3
Testing & polish
1 day

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 83 features

Reporting(18 features)

Add Report ColumnsPremium

Add additional data columns to reports for customization

Advanced Filtering and ConditioningPremium

Filters including Is, Is not, Is Empty, Contains, Not Contains with advanced metric options

Advanced Grouping OptionsPremium

Instantly slice and group time data by Member, Client, Project, Description, Task, Tag, Team, Billable with up to 3 data grouping levels

Billing ReportsPremium

Get insights into billable hours, rates, and revenue

Combine Projects or Tasks with Same NamePremium

Combine projects and tasks with same name into one, even if they belong to different clients

+13 more in this category

Integrations(13 features)

100+ Integrations

Plug in popular tools like Jira, Salesforce, and Asana. Use API to custom-fit Toggl Track into tech stack

APIPremium

Use Toggl Track API and Reports API for time tracking and reporting to integrate with third-party apps and customize workflow

Asana SyncPremium

Sync tasks and projects with Asana

Automation Apps

Connect with third-party apps including Zapier and Make to create workflows between Toggl Track and more than 3,000 other apps

Browser Extension

Track time in external tools like Asana, Jira, and 100+ other applications via browser extension

+8 more in this category

Team Management(12 features)

Add Time for Team MembersPremium

Admins can modify other users' time entries

Advanced Team Access Level ManagementPremium

Add roles like Project Lead and Team Lead for even more control over access rights and data visibility

Audit LogPremium

Get full visibility into data changes across projects and time entries, see what changed, who made the change, and when

Limit Tag AccessPremium

Keep workspace data clean by allowing only workspace admins to create, edit, and delete tags

Lock Time EntriesPremium

Prevent changes to time entry data after a set date, ensuring reports remain complete and accurate

+7 more in this category

Project Management(8 features)

Fixed Fee ProjectsPremium

Add fixed fees to projects to track work against flat-rate or retainer budgets

Project DashboardPremium

Forecast timelines, budgets, and track progress as you go. Spot problems early and fight off scope creep with easy-to-read visual data

Project ForecastsPremium

Project forecast uses time estimates, tracked hours, and fixed fees to predict project completion dates and budget usage with visual forecasts

Project TemplatesPremium

Create reusable project templates with predefined billable rates, estimates, tasks, and team members

Project Time Estimates and AlertsPremium

Set time estimates for projects or tasks to track planned vs actual hours. Get email alerts when tracked time approaches or exceeds estimate

+3 more in this category

Time Tracking(8 features)

Calendar List Timesheet Views

Use calendar and list views to track time as you work, or fill out timesheets for fast hour entry

Calendar View

View time entries in a calendar format that integrates with Google and Outlook calendars, allowing users to copy time entries into workspace

Favorite Time Entries

Pin frequently used entries for team's quick access and consistent definitions

Offline Tracking

Track time offline and sync later when connection is available

One-click Timers

Start tracking time on the right project, client, and in any app with a single click. Add or edit details later

+3 more in this category

Automation(6 features)

Auto Track Browser PagesPremium

Select pages to auto-track via browser extension with automatic tracking after chosen delay

Auto Track Calendar EventsPremium

Integrate with calendars and automatically turn events into time entries

Automated Time Tracking

Switch on background tracking for any app or website. Team members can turn activity into time entries for reporting, otherwise remains private

Automated Tracking with KeywordsPremium

Link keywords to designated projects and trigger automatic notifications to track time whenever keyword appears in foreground

Desktop Activity TrackingPremium

Track apps and websites used for over 10 seconds and view them in a timeline. Data stays private and user controls which activities turn into time entries

+1 more in this category

Billing(4 features)

Billable Rates ManagementPremium

Set billable rates at workspace, project, user, project member, or task level

Historical Billable RatesPremium

Adjust billable rates retroactively or schedule future changes to ensure accurate billing and reporting for any time period

Invoice GenerationPremium

Generate and download PDF invoices directly from Toggl Track

Time RoundingPremium

Automatically round time entries up, down, or to the nearest interval in Reports with multiple rounding increments

Support(4 features)

Custom SolutionsPremium

System customizations, integrations, and expert setup to tailor Toggl Track to organization's unique workflows, tools, and reporting requirements

Dedicated Customer Success ManagerPremium

A dedicated expert assigned to account, providing ongoing guidance, proactive support, best practices, and regular check-ins

Personalized Onboarding and TrainingPremium

Get hands-on onboarding and training sessions tailored to team workflows, helping set up account, configure features, and ensure team gets up to speed

Priority SupportPremium

Faster response times, priority in the support queue

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Toggl Track

Monthly$9/mo
Yearly$108/yr
5-Year Total$540

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~9 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$108
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$324
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$540
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 83 features at easy complexity.

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