Lync vs Toggl Track
Toggl Track is one of the most popular manual time trackers. Lync takes a different approach: automatic detection of coding activity in VS Code with no timers to manage.
- You work primarily in VS Code
- You want coding-specific analytics (language, project)
- Manual timer management breaks your flow
- You want free team tracking features
- You only need to understand your coding time
- You track time across many types of work
- Your team has established Toggl workflows
- You need detailed billable hours by client
- You want extensive reporting options
- You work across many different tools and platforms
Feature Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Toggl Track automatically record coding time?
No. Toggl Track requires you to manually start and stop timers for each task. Lync automatically detects your VS Code coding sessions with no manual input needed.
Is Lync a good Toggl alternative for developers?
Yes. Lync is built specifically for VS Code developers with automatic time tracking and language-level analytics. Toggl is a better fit if you need to track time across many different types of tasks beyond just coding.
What is the difference between Toggl and Lync?
Toggl is a general-purpose manual time tracker suitable for all types of work. Lync is an automatic coding time tracker built for VS Code developers that captures sessions, project breakdowns, and language stats without any timers.
How much does Toggl cost compared to Lync?
Toggl's free plan supports up to 5 users but requires manual tracking. Toggl's paid plans start at $9/month per user. Lync is entirely free with automatic tracking and no premium tier.
Built for How Developers Actually Work
Developers don't pause to click "start timer" when they enter a flow state. Lync tracks automatically so you never miss time and never break your concentration.