Fortis Time Management vs Toggl Track
More than a timer: the Toggl alternative for agencies that bill
Toggl Track is a great stopwatch. But approvals, labour costs and fixed-fee projects sit on its Premium plan, and getting billed time into Xero needs an extension or a custom build. Fortis Time Management goes from logged hour to margin to a Xero invoice in one app.
No signup. No sales call.
Why teams look beyond Toggl Track
Starter stops at billable rates
On Toggl Track's Starter plan you get billable rates, but timesheet approvals, labour costs and fixed-fee projects are listed on Premium.
Tracking first, billing second
Toggl Track is built around the timer. Turning approved time into a VAT invoice isn't what it's built for.
Xero is a workaround
Toggl's Xero options are a browser-extension timer inside Xero or a bespoke integration from Toggl's custom solutions team.
Fortis Time Management vs Toggl Track, side by side
| Feature | Fortis Time Management | Toggl Track |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From £9/user/mo billed annually (£11 monthly), ex VAT — no usage fees, ever | $9/user/mo billed annually ($12 monthly) on Starter; approvals and profitability need Premium at $16/user/mo annually ($24 monthly) |
| One-click timers | Included | Included, plus desktop and browser apps |
| Billable rates | By work code or by person — one clear method per workspace | Starter plan and above |
| Timesheet approvals and locking | Team plan and above | Premium plan |
| Labour cost and profitability | Live, on Team plan and above | Premium plan |
| Fixed-fee projects | Included | Premium plan |
| Monthly retainers with an hours budget | Included | — |
| Invoices with UK VAT | Team plan and above | Not on Starter |
| Push invoices to Xero | Team plan and above, as drafts matched to the contact | Extension or custom build |
| Capacity planning | Built in | — |
| Branded client reports (PDF) | Your logo on reports and invoices | — |
| Free plan | No — 14-day free trial and a no-signup demo | Free for small teams |
Toggl Track details from Toggl Track pricing page, Toggl custom Xero integration, checked September 2026. Plans change — check their site for the latest.
Where Toggl Track is stronger
We'd rather you pick the right tool. Toggl Track is the better fit if you need:
- Desktop, mobile and browser-extension timers
- A large integrations catalogue
- A free plan for small teams
Switching from Toggl Track
Import method: Toggl Track CSV export
- 1Export your detailed time report from Toggl Track as CSV.
- 2Upload it to Fortis Time Management — the Toggl format is recognised automatically.
- 3Check the preview of clients, projects, people and time, then import. One click undoes it.
Questions about switching
Can I import my Toggl Track history?
Yes. Export a detailed time report from Toggl Track as CSV and upload it. Fortis Time Management recognises the Toggl format and previews everything before import.
Does Fortis Time Management have a desktop app like Toggl?
Not yet. Fortis Time Management runs in the browser on desktop and phone, with timers that follow you around the app.
How does Fortis Time Management get invoices into Xero?
Approved billable time becomes an invoice in Fortis Time Management, grouped by work code with VAT, and is pushed to Xero as a draft for your finance team to send.
Can I try it first?
Yes. Open the live demo — a fully loaded agency workspace with no signup.
Compare plans on the pricing page, or read about time tracking for agencies.
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