You're Switching from Toggl Track.
Here's Why Private Investigators Choose Helix.

Toggl Track
$18/mo
$216/year — every year, forever
Helix
$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. Helix does everything I needed for $279. Wish I'd done it sooner."
— Verified private investigator, former Toggl Track customer

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 Private Investigators 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
Private Investigators are leaving Toggl Track every week.

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

Why This Matters for Private Investigators

You're on 3 active cases. Case A: insurance fraud surveillance ($75/hour, retainer of $2,000, burned through $1,400 so far). Case B: background check for a law firm ($500 flat). Case C: missing person skip trace ($85/hour, no retainer). You sat in a parking lot for 4 hours today on Case A. Database searches for Case C cost $45 in vendor fees. The law firm wants Case B by tomorrow. Your case files are manila folders and billing is an Excel template.

Private Investigators face unique challenges: Hourly billing with detailed activity logs required. Database and tool subscriptions ($200-500/month) eating margins. Case management with sensitive client information. Retainer management and billing against retainer balances. On top of all that, Toggl Track charges $18/month ($216/year) — money that comes directly from your revenue. The median private investigator earns $50,000/year. Software at $216/year is a meaningful percentage of that income, every year, forever. And you do not own anything.

Your Surveillance equipment (cameras, GPS) is yours. You bought it once. Helix 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?

Want this breakdown emailed to you?

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. Helix was $279. Once. Done."
— Private investigator business owner

What You Get Instead

Feature Toggl Track Helix
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 private investigators 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 Helix

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

3

Start tracking in Helix

Use Helix 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.

FAQ

Is Helix really a Toggl Track replacement for private investigators?

For solo operators and small teams (1-5), yes. Helix 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, Helix is also available as 3 payments of $99.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. Helix 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 Helix 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 Helix in about 5 minutes.

"Toggl Track raised prices again and I was done. Found Helix — $279 once. I own it. No more 'we're updating our pricing' emails. Best business decision this year."
— Private investigator, 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 Helix — $279 Once
or 3 payments of $99
✓ 30-day money-back guarantee — save $500 or full refund

Still want Toggl Track?

We think Helix is the better deal at $279 once vs $18/mo. But if you've decided on Toggl Track, here's the link. No hard feelings.

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