Alternatives · Time Tracking
ActivTrak alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded ActivTrak alternative is Hubstaff (2.6 GPA). The best free one is WorkTime (2.0 GPA). The catch, in its listing's words: "Up to 3 employees."
ActivTrak compared with 9 alternatives: Time Doctor, Hubstaff, DeskTime, Teramind, Insightful and 4 more.
ActivTrak has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per worker / month, billed annually. 1 of the 9 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 8 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ActivTrakThis tool | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| Time Doctor | Free trial · from $6.67/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Hubstaff | Free trial · from $4.99/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| DeskTime | Free trial · from $6.42/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Teramind | Free trial | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows |
| Insightful | Free trial · from $8/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Controlio | Free trial · from $6.67/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows |
| KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) | Free trial · from $4.17/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Time Champ | Free trial · from $3.90/mo | Trial only | Web |
| WorkTime | Free plan · from $6.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows |
Price against what you get
ActivTrak starts at $10 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 8 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Time Doctor, Hubstaff and DeskTime.
Insightful, Controlio, KeepActive (formerly Kickidler), Time Champ and WorkTime start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from ActivTrak
Time Doctor
Employee time tracking and workforce analytics for remote teams
- Time Doctor starts at $6.67 per user / month, billed annually ($8 month-to-month).
- Time Doctor has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike ActivTrak.
- Time Doctor also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Time Doctor does not cover site & app blocker and dashboards, which ActivTrak does.
Suits: Distributed and outsourced teams that need verifiable records of hours
Hubstaff
Time tracking with screenshots, activity levels and payroll
- Hubstaff starts at $4.99 per seat / month, billed annually (2-seat minimum).
- Hubstaff has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike ActivTrak.
- Hubstaff also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Hubstaff also covers tasks and invoicing.
- Hubstaff does not cover site & app blocker and dashboards, which ActivTrak does.
Suits: Remote teams whose managers want screenshots and activity data as proof of work
DeskTime
Automatic time tracking and productivity monitoring for teams
- DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
- DeskTime has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike ActivTrak.
- DeskTime also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- DeskTime does not cover site & app blocker and dashboards, which ActivTrak does.
Suits: Employers who want hours and productivity recorded automatically
Teramind
Employee monitoring, insider risk and data loss prevention
- Teramind has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike ActivTrak.
- Teramind also lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Teramind does not cover site & app blocker, which ActivTrak does.
Suits: Security and compliance teams watching insider risk
Insightful
Workforce analytics with automatic time tracking and attendance
- Insightful starts at $8 per seat / month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Insightful has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike ActivTrak.
- Insightful also lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Insightful does not cover site & app blocker, which ActivTrak does.
Suits: Operations teams measuring hours and workload across remote or hybrid staff
Controlio
Employee monitoring with time logs, screen video and app tracking
- Controlio starts at $6.67 per user / month, billed annually.
- Controlio has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike ActivTrak.
- Controlio also lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Controlio is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Controlio also covers screen recording.
Suits: Companies that want video-level visibility of staff screens
KeepActive (formerly Kickidler)
Employee monitoring and time tracking with screenshots and recordings
- KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) starts at $4.17 per user / month, billed annually ($50 per license).
- KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike ActivTrak.
- KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) also lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) lists no web app, which ActivTrak has.
- KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Companies that want screen-level visibility of staff
Time Champ
Employee monitoring and automatic timesheets with activity tracking
- Time Champ starts at $3.90 per user / month, billed annually ($5.90 billed quarterly).
- Time Champ has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike ActivTrak.
- Time Champ also covers time clock.
- Time Champ does not cover site & app blocker and dashboards, which ActivTrak does.
Suits: Companies that want activity monitoring along with timesheets
WorkTime
Non-invasive employee monitoring for attendance and productivity
- WorkTime starts at $6.99 per employee / month, billed monthly ($69.90 billed annually).
- WorkTime also lists Windows and macOS apps.
- WorkTime is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- WorkTime does not cover site & app blocker and dashboards, which ActivTrak does.
Suits: Small teams that want a free plan for up to 3 people
Limits worth knowing in ActivTrak
- It monitors worker activity rather than logging project hours, so it suits oversight more than client billing.
- Screenshots, live view and website blocking need the paid Screen Details add-on.
- The $7 rate for Work Activity Tracking applies only on a 3-year subscription; the standard annual rate is $10.
- The free plan is limited to 3 workers and 30 days of data, and more than 50 licenses require a paid support plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ActivTrak?
The alternatives to ActivTrak in this directory are Time Doctor, Hubstaff, DeskTime, Teramind, Insightful, Controlio, KeepActive (formerly Kickidler), Time Champ and WorkTime. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ActivTrak.
Is there a free alternative to ActivTrak?
Yes. WorkTime has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which ActivTrak alternatives work on Windows?
The ActivTrak listing does not include a Windows app. Time Doctor, Hubstaff, DeskTime, Teramind, Insightful, Controlio, KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) and WorkTime list one.
Which ActivTrak alternatives work on macOS?
The ActivTrak listing does not include a macOS app. Time Doctor, Hubstaff, DeskTime, Teramind, Insightful, Controlio, KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) and WorkTime list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.