Clockie vs Toggl: simple time tracking plus kiosk mode & Xero payroll
Get all the simplicity of Toggl — plus kiosk mode for field teams, Xero Payroll integration, and job costing — in NZD. Save $28,800 over 5 years.
$28,800
5-year savings (20 staff)
$59
Monthly (20 staff, NZD)
2 hrs
Saved per pay period (Xero)
9×
Cheaper per user (NZD)
Why teams pick Clockie
Toggl is great for freelancers and small teams. Clockie is built for NZ businesses with field teams and Xero Payroll.
Kiosk mode for field teams
Toggl is personal-device only. Clockie adds kiosk mode (shared iPad/tablet) plus personal-device tracking — perfect for construction, hospitality, and trades where crew clock in on a kiosk and office staff track on their phones.
- Kiosk mode for shared locations
- Personal clocking from phone/computer
- Perfect for mixed crew + office teams
Direct Xero Payroll integration
Toggl only syncs to Xero Accounting — no Payroll. Clockie pushes timesheets straight into Xero Payroll (pay runs + leave balances sync), saving 2–3 hours per pay period.
- Direct API push (one click)
- Leave balances sync automatically
- Supports the NZ payroll ecosystem
Job costing (actual vs budget)
Toggl tracks hours per project but has no budgeting. Clockie shows actual vs budgeted hours per job and real-time profitability — see which jobs are making money before month end.
- Budget vs actual hours per job
- Over-budget alerts
- Built for construction & trades
NZD pricing (≈9× cheaper)
Toggl bills per user in USD. Clockie is $29 NZD base (5 staff included) + $2/extra staff. Example: 20 staff = $59 NZD with Clockie vs ~$540 NZD on Toggl Premium.
- $29 base includes 5 staff
- +$2/month per extra staff
- No hidden fees or surprises
Side-by-side feature comparison
How Clockie and Toggl line up, feature by feature — so you can decide on the facts.
| Feature | ClockieNZ-built, payroll-first | TogglPersonal tracking |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Monthly cost (20 staff) | $59 NZD/month | $540 NZD/month |
| Free tier | 14-day trial | ✓ 5 users forever |
| 5-year total cost (20 staff) | $3,540 NZD | $32,400 NZD |
| Currency | NZD pricing | USD (~1.5× conversion) |
| Deployment | ||
| Setup time | 2 minutes | 5 minutes |
| Installation | Browser (kiosk) or app | Browser extension + app |
| Kiosk mode | ||
| Core features | ||
| Kiosk mode (shared tablet) | ||
| Personal device tracking | Full web/mobile app | Full web/mobile app |
| Offline mode | Full sync (kiosk + mobile) | Mobile/desktop only |
| GPS verification | ||
| Face verification | ||
| Photo capture | ||
| Job tracking | ||
| Budget tracking (actual vs budgeted) | ||
| Browser extension | Not yet | Chrome/Firefox/Edge |
| Xero & payroll integration | ||
| Xero Payroll integration | Direct API push | Manual export/import |
| Leave balance sync | ||
| One-click payroll export | Manual CSV workflow | |
| NZ payroll systems supported | 9 systems | CSV export only |
| Third-party integrations | Xero Payroll + basic | 100+ apps (Asana, Jira…) |
| Support | ||
| Support channels | Email (same-day) | |
| NZ-based support | ||
| Priority support | All plans | Enterprise only |
Toggl details are based on publicly available information and may change — check Toggl’s own site for their latest pricing and features.
5-year total cost
Real numbers for a 20-person team.
Clockie
- Monthly (20 staff)
- $59 NZD
- 5-year cost
- $3,540 NZD
Toggl Premium
- Monthly (20 staff)
- $540 NZD
- 5-year cost
- $32,400 NZD
Toggl Premium ≈ $18 USD/user/month, 20 staff. Clockie pricing in NZD, excl. GST.
What Toggl does better
An honest look at where Toggl is the stronger fit.
Simplicity
Toggl is incredibly simple — start/stop timer, that’s it. Perfect for freelancers or teams that just need basic time tracking without the extras.
Free tier
5 users free forever, great for very small teams. Clockie has a 14-day trial but requires a paid plan after that.
Browser extension
Chrome/Firefox extension for one-click tracking from any website. Clockie doesn’t have a browser extension yet (on the roadmap).
100+ integrations
Asana, Trello, Jira, GitHub, Slack, Google Calendar — if you need deep project-management integrations, Toggl has you covered.
Choose Toggl if…
- Freelancers or very small teams (1–5 people)
- Teams that don’t need kiosk mode or payroll integration
- Businesses that want a free tier
- Heavy Asana/Jira/Trello users needing integrations
Choose Clockie if…
- NZ businesses with field teams (kiosk mode needed)
- Businesses using Xero Payroll (direct integration)
- Teams that need job costing (actual vs budgeted hours)
- Growing teams (6+ staff) where NZD pricing saves money
Switching from Toggl in 3 steps
Done in 15 minutes. No data loss.
Export from Toggl
Download your staff list and projects from Toggl (CSV export).
Import to Clockie
Bulk CSV import into Clockie (one-click upload).
Set up the kiosk
Open Clockie on any iPad or tablet. 5-minute setup.
Need a hand? We’ll walk you through it.
Common questions
Is Clockie as simple as Toggl?
For personal-device tracking, yes. Kiosk mode adds field-team capability Toggl doesn’t have. If you just need a simple timer, both are easy; if you need crew clocking in on a shared tablet, Clockie is the only option.
Does Clockie have a browser extension?
Not yet, but it’s on the roadmap. For now, use the mobile app or web dashboard. Toggl’s browser extension is great if you need inline tracking in web apps.
Can I track time across multiple projects like Toggl?
Yes — switch between jobs/projects easily. Clockie also adds budget tracking per job so you can see actual vs budgeted hours (Toggl doesn’t have this).
Does Clockie work offline?
Yes — full offline sync on mobile and kiosk. Staff can clock in/out with zero internet; everything syncs automatically when you’re back online.
How is Clockie’s Xero integration better than Toggl?
Clockie pushes timesheets directly to Xero Payroll via API (one click). Toggl only syncs to Xero Accounting — you still manually export from Toggl and import into Xero Payroll. Clockie also syncs leave balances.
What if I only have 2–3 staff?
If you don’t need kiosk mode or Xero Payroll integration, Toggl’s free tier is a great option. If you need those features even for 2–3 staff, Clockie is about $6–9 NZD/month total.
Save $28,800 over 5 years and get Xero Payroll integration
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