How to Build Your Own Toggl
Replace Toggl with a custom build. Time tracking made simple
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 44 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 44 features
Analytics(7 features)
Get daily or weekly summaries of time spent across all projects.
Get machine learning-based recommendations for time allocation and productivity improvements.
Visualize time tracking entries in a calendar format for better time planning.
Build and save custom reports with specific filters and grouping options.
Set and monitor time allocation goals for projects or team members.
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Organization(6 features)
Create and manage clients with associated projects and billing rates.
Organize time entries into projects and assign them to team members.
Save project configurations as templates for faster project creation.
Categorize time entries with custom tags for better organization and filtering.
Add detailed notes and descriptions to each time entry for context.
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Productivity(6 features)
Edit multiple time entries at once to change project, tags, or rates.
Add multiple time entries at once using a batch upload feature.
Quick duplicate previous time entries to repeat similar work patterns.
Quickly control time tracking with customizable keyboard shortcuts.
Built-in Pomodoro technique timer to help manage focus and breaks.
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Team(6 features)
Enable managers to review and approve timesheet entries before finalization.
Resend team member invitations and manage user access easily.
Define different permission levels for team members including admin, manager, and user roles.
Add team members, manage permissions, and track individual productivity.
Automatically handle multiple time zones across distributed teams.
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Billing(5 features)
Set hourly rates per project or client to calculate project costs and billable hours.
Set budgets for projects and receive alerts when approaching limits.
Log project-related expenses alongside time entries for comprehensive project costing.
Generate professional invoices from time tracking data for billing clients.
Round time entries to nearest minute increment for simplified billing.
Integration(4 features)
Access Toggl data via REST API for custom integrations and automation.
Sync time entries automatically across connected devices and applications.
Quickly start and stop timers from your browser without leaving your workspace.
Export time tracking data in CSV and PDF formats for external analysis.
Security(3 features)
Track all changes made to time entries and workspace settings for compliance.
Implement SAML 2.0 SSO for enterprise-level security and user management.
Secure workspace accounts with optional two-factor authentication.
Administration(2 features)
Manage workspace settings, billing, and user permissions from a centralized dashboard.
Set automatic deletion rules for time entries based on retention periods.
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DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 44 features at very easy complexity.