Stop starting timers.
Start shipping code.
Toggl Track needs you to remember to hit start and stop. getScribe reads your git commits, file changes, and Claude Code conversations — then turns them into invoices. No timers. No forgotten hours.
Side by side
Automatic evidence vs. manual timers.
| Feature | getScribe | Toggl Track |
|---|---|---|
| How tracking works | Automatic from git, files, and AI sessions | Manual start/stop timers |
| What gets tracked | Commits, file changes, Claude Code sessions | Time blocks you remember to log |
| Invoicing | Built-in, generated from your timeline | Requires integration or manual export |
| Setup | Download app, point at folders | Install apps, learn the timer workflow |
| Data privacy | Local SQLite on your machine | Toggl cloud servers |
| Free tier | 30 days of history | Up to 5 users, basic features |
| Offline | Full functionality, always | Desktop/mobile apps work offline |
| Works across editors | Yes — tracks git, not your editor | Browser extension for 100+ web apps |
| AI conversation tracking | Claude Code sessions parsed from local logs | |
| Pricing | Free / $12/mo Pro | Free / $10-20/user/mo |
Which tool fits?
Stick with Toggl if you
- Need manual time entries for non-coding work (meetings, calls)
- Manage a team with project budgets and billable rates
- Want integrations with project management tools
- Track time across many non-dev activities
Switch to getScribe if you
- Write code and want time tracked automatically from commits
- Bill clients and need invoices from your tracked work
- Want your data on your machine, not in the cloud
- Pair program with Claude Code or other AI tools
- Forget to start and stop timers
Common questions
How is getScribe different from Toggl Track?
Toggl requires you to start and stop timers — it tracks the time you tell it about. getScribe reads your git history, file changes, and AI conversations to reconstruct when you were working. No timers, no manual entry, no forgotten hours.
Can getScribe track non-coding work?
getScribe focuses on developer work evidence — git commits, file modifications, and Claude Code sessions. If you need to track meetings, calls, or design work, Toggl's manual timers cover that. Some developers use both.
Is getScribe good for teams?
getScribe supports teams through its hosted hub. Each developer runs getScribe locally and syncs their timeline to a shared workspace. Toggl has more mature team management features like budgets and scheduling.
Do I need to install anything in my editor?
No. getScribe tracks your work through git and the filesystem — it never touches your editor. Toggl's browser extension integrates with web apps, but their core timer doesn't require editor plugins either.
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