Alternatives · Time Tracking
Apploye alternatives
Apploye compared with 5 alternatives: Hubstaff, Time Doctor, WebWork, DeskTime and Clockify.
Apploye has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ApployeThis tool | Free plan · from $4.50/mo | Yes | 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 |
| Time Doctor | Free trial · from $6.67/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| WebWork | Free trial · from $3.99/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 |
| Clockify | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Apploye
- Free trial · from $4.99/mo
Hubstaff
Time tracking with screenshots, activity levels and payroll
- Hubstaff starts at $4.99 per seat / month, billed annually (2-seat minimum). Apploye starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually.
- Apploye has a free plan. Hubstaff does not, though it has a free trial.
- Apploye also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Remote teams whose managers want screenshots and activity data as proof of work
- Free trial · from $6.67/mo
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). Apploye starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually.
- Apploye has a free plan. Time Doctor does not, though it has a free trial.
- Apploye also covers tasks, Pomodoro timer and invoicing.
Suits: Distributed and outsourced teams that need verifiable records of hours
- Free trial · from $3.99/mo
WebWork
Time tracking with screenshots, payroll and an AI assistant
- WebWork starts at $3.99 per user / month, billed annually. Apploye starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually.
- Apploye has a free plan. WebWork does not, though it has a free trial.
- WebWork also covers team chat.
- Apploye also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Remote teams whose managers want screenshots and activity levels with tracked time
- Free trial · from $6.42/mo
DeskTime
Automatic time tracking and productivity monitoring for teams
- DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly). Apploye starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually.
- Apploye has a free plan. DeskTime does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Apploye lists a browser extension.
- Apploye also covers tasks, Pomodoro timer and invoicing.
Suits: Employers who want hours and productivity recorded automatically
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Clockify
Team time tracker and timesheets with a free plan for 5 users
- Clockify starts at $3.99 per seat / month, billed annually. Apploye starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually.
- Apploye also covers tasks.
Suits: Teams of up to 5 that want a free tracker with no cap on tracked time
Limits worth knowing in Apploye
- The free Starter plan stops at 10 users, 3 projects and 3 clients, with 1 screenshot an hour and no integrations or custom reports.
- Screen recording ($4), the stealth app ($2) and, on Elite, API access ($1) are add-ons priced per user a month.
- The integrations page marks Slack, QuickBooks, PayPal and Zapier as coming soon.
- SSO, account provisioning and payment by ACH are limited to the custom-priced Enterprise plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Apploye?
The alternatives to Apploye in this directory are Hubstaff, Time Doctor, WebWork, DeskTime and Clockify. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Apploye.
Is there a free alternative to Apploye?
Yes. Clockify has a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.