Escape Toggl Track

Toggl Track costs $18/month ($216/year). Helix is $279 once.
Here is everything you need to make the switch.

Bottom Line

Toggl Track at $18/month costs $725 over 3 years with SaaS inflation. Helix is $279 once — you save $446 over that period. The migration takes 1-2 days. You can run both in parallel until you are confident. 30-day money-back guarantee means zero risk.

The Price Creep Timeline

Toggl Track currently charges $18/month. SaaS prices increase an average of 11.4% annually — five times general inflation. Here is what your Toggl Track subscription actually costs over time:

Year 1
$216
Year 2
$241
Year 3
$268
3yr Total
$725
5yr Total
$1,357
Helix
$279

Every year you stay on Toggl Track, the gap widens. The break-even point is 16 months. After that, Toggl Track users keep paying while you keep $216+ per year.

The Real Problems with Toggl Track

Price is not the only issue. Toggl Track users consistently report these problems:

Free tier limited to 5 users
Per-user pricing adds up for teams
Only does time tracking
Need separate invoicing tool
Limited project management
Processing fees: none on every payment

What Toggl Track Does Not Include

You are paying $18/month and still missing these features. Each one requires yet another subscription:

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

What Toggl Track Does Well (Honest Assessment)

Toggl Track is not all bad. It genuinely excels at:

If you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features, Toggl Track may still be the right choice. For solo operators and small teams, Helix does 90% of what Toggl Track does at a fraction of the cost — once.

How to Switch: Step by Step

Most Toggl Track users complete the switch in 1-2 days. Here is the exact process:

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 only when you are confident. Zero risk.

Trades That Use Toggl Track

These operators commonly use Toggl Track — and are switching to Helix:

Freelance Writers → Freelance Web Developers → Graphic Designers → Video Editors → Copywriters → Social Media Managers → Virtual Assistants → Illustrators →

See Your Exact Savings

Escape Toggl Track — Get Helix for $279

30-day money-back guarantee. Break even in 16 months.

FAQ

Is Helix really a full Toggl Track replacement?

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 for large teams (10+) or enterprises needing specific integrations.

What happens to my data when I leave Toggl Track?

Export everything before canceling. Toggl Track provides CSV exports for most data. Import into Helix in about 15 minutes. Your data is yours — take it with you.

How long does the switch take?

Most users switch in 1-2 days. The export/import takes about an hour. Then run both tools in parallel for 1-2 weeks to verify. Cancel Toggl Track when you are ready.

What if Helix does not work for me?

30-day money-back guarantee. Full refund, no questions. You lose nothing by trying.

Pricing verified March 2026.

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