Nocta vs Toggl
The simple alternative for solo freelancers. Track time, see earnings live, and download your data — all from your iPhone or Apple Watch.
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Feature comparison
| Feature |
Nocta |
Toggl |
| One-tap timer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time earnings | ✓ | ✗ |
| Apple Watch | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline mode | ✓ | ✓paid plan |
| Team features | ✗ | ✓ |
| 47 currencies incl. CHF | ✓ | ✗limited |
| Weekly earnings report | ✓ | ✗ |
| CSV / PDF export | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free plan | ✓2 projects | ✓5 users |
| Lock Screen timer | ✓ | ✗ |
| Price | CHF 3.99/mo | $10/mo |
| Built for | Solo freelancers | Teams |
Why freelancers switch from Toggl to Nocta
- Toggl is built for teams. Most of its features — shared workspaces, approvals, billable rates per user — are overkill if you're a solo freelancer.
- Nocta shows your earnings in real time, not just hours. You can see exactly how much you've made this week as you work.
- Start timers from your Apple Watch or Lock Screen. No need to unlock your phone — one tap and you're tracking.
- CHF is a first-class currency. Nocta has 47 currencies including Swiss Franc, EUR and USD — built for DACH freelancers from day one.
- Less than half the price. CHF 3.99/month vs $10/month means you save around CHF 70+ per year.
When to choose Toggl instead
- If you work as part of a team and need shared timesheets and approvals.
- If you need integrations with 100+ tools (Jira, Asana, Slack, Salesforce).
- If you manage detailed project budgets across multiple people.
- If you primarily track time from a desktop browser and don't care about mobile.
Ready to switch?
Free for 2 projects. No credit card. Works offline. Apple Watch included.
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