Cadensa vs Toggl Track: EU Time Tracking
Both track time. Only one keeps your data in Europe.
Toggl Track is a well-known time tracking tool — but it stores data on AWS infrastructure in the US. Cadensa stores all data within the EU (Hetzner, Germany & OVHcloud, France), on every plan including Free, with full GDPR tools built in.
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Choose Cadensa if:
- Your agency is EU-based and GDPR compliance matters
- You want EU data residency on the free plan
- You want a founding-member price locked forever
- You need built-in invoice integration
Choose Toggl if:
- Data residency is not a compliance requirement
- You prefer Toggl's minimalist timer-first interface
- Your team is already set up in Toggl Track
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Cadensa | Toggl Track |
|---|---|---|
| Data stored in the EU by default (Germany & France) | ||
| GDPR rights tooling on the free plan (export, erasure, restriction, objection) | ||
| Self-service data export (GDPR Art. 20) | ||
| Account deletion with data erasure | ||
| Free plan available | ||
| Billable hours tracking | ||
| Project & task management | ||
| Team workspaces | ||
| Reports & CSV export | ||
| Invoice integration built-in | ||
| Two-factor authentication | ||
| Founding member price lock |
Comparison based on the providers' publicly available documentation, checked on 31 July 2026. Toggl may have changed since — if you spot an inaccuracy, write to legal@cadensa.io and we will correct it.
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | Cadensa | Toggl Track |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free forever — EU data storage + GDPR tools included | Free forever (up to 5 users) — US data storage, limited GDPR controls |
| Paid plan | €4.99/user/mo — founding member price, locked forever (regular price €9.99) | $9–18/user/mo — standard price, subject to change |
The GDPR Difference
Under GDPR and Schrems II, EU companies are responsible for where their vendors store personal data. Toggl Track uses AWS infrastructure in the United States — which creates compliance risk for EU businesses.
EU Data Residency
Cadensa's application runs on Hetzner (Germany), and the database runs on OVHcloud (France). No time entry, project name, or user data ever leaves the EU.
GDPR Tools on Every Plan
Data export, account deletion, and consent management are available on the free plan — not locked behind a paid upgrade.
Schrems II Risk Eliminated
With all customer data stored on EU servers, Cadensa removes the Schrems II transfer risk that Toggl Track carries for EU businesses using AWS-hosted services.
Switching from Toggl Track to Cadensa
Moving your time tracking data takes less than a day.
- 1Export your Toggl data as CSV from Reports → Export
- 2Sign up for Cadensa — free, no credit card required
- 3Create your workspaces, projects, and tasks
- 4Invite your team members
- 5Start tracking — your data stays within the EU from day one
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cadensa better than Toggl Track for GDPR compliance?
For EU-based agencies, yes. Cadensa stores all data within the EU (Hetzner, Germany & OVHcloud, France) and provides full GDPR tools — including self-service data export and account deletion — on the free plan. Toggl Track uses AWS infrastructure in the US, which may create compliance obligations under Schrems II for EU businesses.
Does Cadensa have a free plan like Toggl Track?
Yes. Cadensa offers a free plan with no credit card required. Unlike Toggl Track's free tier, Cadensa's free plan includes EU data storage and full GDPR compliance tools.
Can I import my Toggl data into Cadensa?
You can export your data from Toggl Track as CSV and recreate your projects in Cadensa. Full one-click import tooling is on the product roadmap.
Is Cadensa more expensive than Toggl Track?
Toggl's paid plans range from $9 to $18/user/month (Starter to Premium). Cadensa's current founding member price is €4.99/user/month (regular price €9.99), and is locked permanently — it will not increase as new features are added.
Where is Toggl Track data stored?
Toggl Inc. is a US-registered company and stores data on Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure. For EU businesses processing employee or client data, this may create compliance concerns under GDPR and Schrems II.
Is Toggl Track GDPR compliant?
Toggl OÜ is an EU-registered company (Estonia), so it is subject to GDPR. However, Toggl uses Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its cloud infrastructure — and AWS is a US company subject to the CLOUD Act as a data sub-processor, regardless of which AWS region the data resides in. Cadensa eliminates this exposure entirely by using Hetzner (Germany) and OVHcloud (France) — both EU-headquartered providers with no US parent company.
Where is Cadensa data stored?
Cadensa's application servers run on Hetzner (Germany, EU), and the database runs on OVHcloud (France, EU). Customer data is stored on EU servers, and the full sub-processor list is published. Cadensa meets EU data residency requirements and is not subject to US CLOUD Act jurisdiction — making it the right choice for EU agencies handling client data.
Ready to switch to EU-native time tracking?
Start free — no credit card, no commitment. Your data stays in Europe from day one.
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