Alternatives · Time Tracking
Controlio alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Controlio alternative is Time Doctor (2.4 GPA). The best free one is ActivTrak (2.2 GPA). The catch, in its listing's words: "Free plan for up to 3 workers."
Controlio compared with 5 alternatives: Teramind, ActivTrak, KeepActive (formerly Kickidler), Insightful and Time Doctor.
Controlio is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $6.67 per user / month, billed annually. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ControlioThis tool | Free trial · from $6.67/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows |
| Teramind | Free trial | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows |
| ActivTrak | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) | Free trial · from $4.17/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Insightful | Free trial · from $8/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Time Doctor | Free trial · from $6.67/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Controlio starts at $6.67 a month for each person and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
ActivTrak, Insightful and Time Doctor score higher without starting lower. KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) starts 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 Controlio
Teramind
Employee monitoring, insider risk and data loss prevention
- Teramind also covers reports.
- Teramind does not cover screen recording, which Controlio does.
Suits: Security and compliance teams watching insider risk
ActivTrak
Workforce analytics that tracks activity and work time automatically
- ActivTrak starts at $10 per worker / month, billed annually.
- ActivTrak has a free plan, which Controlio lacks.
- ActivTrak lists no Windows and macOS apps, which Controlio has.
- ActivTrak also covers site & app blocker and reports.
- ActivTrak does not cover screen recording, which Controlio does.
Suits: Managers who need workforce activity and utilization data without timesheets
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) also lists a Linux app.
- KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) lists no web app, which Controlio has.
- KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) also covers reports.
- KeepActive (formerly Kickidler) does not cover dashboards, which Controlio does.
Suits: Companies that want screen-level visibility of staff
Insightful
Workforce analytics with automatic time tracking and attendance
- Insightful starts at $8 per seat / month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Insightful also lists a Linux app.
- Insightful also covers reports.
- Insightful does not cover screen recording, which Controlio does.
Suits: Operations teams measuring hours and workload across remote or hybrid staff
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 also lists Linux, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Time Doctor also covers reports.
- Time Doctor does not cover screen recording and dashboards, which Controlio does.
Suits: Distributed and outsourced teams that need verifiable records of hours
Limits worth knowing in Controlio
- Endpoint agents run on Windows and macOS only.
- The agent can run in a stealth mode with no visible icon, so local monitoring laws matter.
- Prices shown are for annual billing; the monthly rate is not stated in the page text.
- On-premises installs start at 10 users and private cloud at 100 users, on request.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Controlio?
The alternatives to Controlio in this directory are Teramind, ActivTrak, KeepActive (formerly Kickidler), Insightful and Time Doctor. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Controlio.
Is there a free alternative to Controlio?
Yes. ActivTrak has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Controlio alternatives work on Linux?
The Controlio listing does not include a Linux app. KeepActive (formerly Kickidler), Insightful and Time Doctor list one.
Which Controlio alternatives work on Android?
The Controlio listing does not include an Android app. Time Doctor lists 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.