Timely vs Toggl vs Asrify:
Automatic vs Manual Tracking
AI automatic tracking, polished manual tracking, or complete workspace? Compare three philosophies of time tracking.
Quick Overview
Teams comparing automatic AI tracking with manual time tracking approaches, evaluating whether automatic capture is worth the premium.
Timely
AI automatic time tracking
Starting at $9/user (no free)
Toggl Track
Simple, intuitive manual tracking
Starting at Free / $9/user
Asrify
Complete workspace with PM + invoicing
Starting at Free / $5.83/user
Pricing Comparison
Timely and Toggl are similarly priced with no invoicing. Asrify is most affordable and includes PM, chat, and invoicing. Timely has no free plan.
| Team Size / Billing | Timely | Toggl Track | Asrify |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 users, monthly | $45/mo (Starter) | $45/mo (Starter) | $29.15/mo (Pro) |
| 10 users, monthly | $90/mo (Starter) | $90/mo (Starter) | $58.30/mo (Pro) |
| 10 users + invoicing | $90/mo + invoicing app | $90/mo + invoicing app | $58.30/mo (included) |
* Prices based on publicly available pricing as of 2026. Actual costs may vary based on features, add-ons, and promotional offers.
Timely vs Asrify: Feature Comparison
| Feature | Timely | Toggl Track | Asrify |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Features | |||
| Time Tracking | AI Automatic | Manual + Timer | Manual + Timer |
| Automatic Tracking | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Memory Timeline | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Project Management | Basic | Basic | Full |
| Kanban Boards | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Collaboration | |||
| Team Chat | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Knowledge Base | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Billing & Invoicing | |||
| Invoicing | ✗ | ✗ | Full |
| Analytics & Reporting | |||
| Reports | Full | Full | Full |
| Other Features | |||
| Free Plan | ✗ | 5 users | 2 users |
Who Should Choose What?
Choose Timely if:
- You hate manual time entry
- AI automatic capture is worth the premium
- You want memory timeline feature
- You have other tools for PM/billing
- Budget isn't a primary concern
Choose Toggl Track if:
- You prefer manual control
- Polished UX matters
- You want a free tier option
- Simple tracking is enough
- You use other tools for PM
Choose Asrify if:
- You want a complete workspace
- Project management matters
- You need invoicing
- Manual tracking is fine
- You want the best value
Frequently Asked Questions
Depends on your workflow. Timely's AI tracking saves entry time but still requires review. Many find manual tracking with good UX (Toggl, Asrify) sufficient.
Timely captures everything but may need correction. Manual tracking (Toggl, Asrify) requires intention but is often more accurate for actual work time.
Only Asrify has native invoicing. Timely and Toggl require separate invoicing tools.
Asrify is the only one with real PM. Timely and Toggl have basic project organization only.
Asrify and Toggl use intentional tracking. Timely's automatic tracking monitors all app/web activity, which some consider more intrusive.
Get More Than Just Time Tracking
Project management, team chat, and invoicing - alongside simple, intentional time tracking.