Alternatives · Time Tracking
DeskTime alternatives
DeskTime compared with 6 alternatives: Hubstaff, Time Doctor, TimeCamp, WebWork, Apploye and 1 more.
DeskTime is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly). 3 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeskTimeThis tool | Free trial · from $6.42/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| 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 |
| TimeCamp | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | 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 |
| Apploye | Free plan · from $4.50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| ManicTime | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from DeskTime
- 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). DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
- Only Hubstaff lists a browser extension.
- Hubstaff also covers tasks and invoicing.
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). DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
- Only Time Doctor lists a browser extension.
Suits: Distributed and outsourced teams that need verifiable records of hours
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
TimeCamp
Time tracking with attendance, billing and a free plan for any team
- TimeCamp starts at $3.99 per user / month, billed annually ($5.49 month-to-month). DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
- TimeCamp has a free plan. DeskTime does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TimeCamp lists a browser extension.
- TimeCamp is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- TimeCamp also covers invoicing.
Suits: Teams of any size that want free timesheets with no user limit
- 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. DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
- Only WebWork lists a browser extension.
- WebWork also covers tasks, team chat and invoicing.
Suits: Remote teams whose managers want screenshots and activity levels with tracked time
- Free plan · from $4.50/mo
Apploye
Time tracking and employee monitoring with a free 10-user plan
- Apploye starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually. DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
- 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: Small teams that want free time tracking for up to 10 people
- Free plan · from $7/mo
ManicTime
Automatic time tracker, in the cloud or on your own server
- ManicTime starts at $7 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly). DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
- ManicTime has a free plan. DeskTime does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only DeskTime lists a web app.
- ManicTime is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- ManicTime can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want a record of the day without running timers
Limits worth knowing in DeskTime
- No free plan is listed; a subscription is needed after the 14-day trial.
- Screenshots, integrations and API access, and shift scheduling are listed under Premium rather than Pro.
- The mobile app is described as a companion to the desktop app rather than a full tracker.
- Enterprise is aimed at teams of 200 or more users and priced on request.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to DeskTime?
The alternatives to DeskTime in this directory are Hubstaff, Time Doctor, TimeCamp, WebWork, Apploye and ManicTime. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with DeskTime.
Is there a free alternative to DeskTime?
Yes. TimeCamp, Apploye and ManicTime have 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 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.