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Flowace alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Flowace alternative is Hubstaff (2.6 GPA). The best free one is ActivTrak (2.2 GPA). The catch, in its listing's words: "Free plan for up to 3 workers."

Flowace compared with 5 alternatives: Hubstaff, Time Doctor, DeskTime, ActivTrak and Insightful.

Flowace is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $1.99 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 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
FlowaceThis toolFree trial · from $1.99/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
HubstaffFree trial · from $4.99/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Time DoctorFree trial · from $6.67/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
DeskTimeFree trial · from $6.42/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
ActivTrakFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb
InsightfulFree trial · from $8/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux

Price against what you get

Flowace starts at $1.99 a month for each person and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Hubstaff scores higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessFlowaceHubstaffTime DoctorDeskTimeActivTrakInsightful

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
The full chart of time tracking apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Flowace

  1. Hubstaff

    Time tracking with screenshots, activity levels and payroll

    • Hubstaff starts at $4.99 per seat / month, billed annually (2-seat minimum).
    • Hubstaff also lists a browser extension.
    • Hubstaff also covers tasks and invoicing.
    • Hubstaff does not cover shift scheduling, time clock, time off and dashboards, which Flowace does.

    Suits: Remote teams whose managers want screenshots and activity data as proof of work

  2. 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 a browser extension.
    • Time Doctor does not cover shift scheduling, time clock, time off and dashboards, which Flowace does.

    Suits: Distributed and outsourced teams that need verifiable records of hours

  3. DeskTime

    Automatic time tracking and productivity monitoring for teams

    • DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
    • DeskTime does not cover shift scheduling, time clock, time off and dashboards, which Flowace does.

    Suits: Employers who want hours and productivity recorded automatically

  4. 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 Flowace lacks.
    • ActivTrak lists no Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps, which Flowace has.
    • ActivTrak also covers site & app blocker.
    • ActivTrak does not cover shift scheduling, time clock and time off, which Flowace does.

    Suits: Managers who need workforce activity and utilization data without timesheets

  5. Insightful

    Workforce analytics with automatic time tracking and attendance

    • Insightful starts at $8 per seat / month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
    • Insightful lists no iOS and Android apps, which Flowace has.
    • Insightful does not cover shift scheduling, time clock and time off, which Flowace does.

    Suits: Operations teams measuring hours and workload across remote or hybrid staff

Limits worth knowing in Flowace

  • Prices shown are per user on annual billing; monthly billing costs more.
  • Keyboard and mouse activity, SSO and API access need Premium; app and website tracking needs Standard.
  • It includes screenshot capture and activity monitoring, which some teams need to disclose or avoid.
  • Enterprise has no published price and is sold through a demo request.
Flowace pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Flowace?

The alternatives to Flowace in this directory are Hubstaff, Time Doctor, DeskTime, ActivTrak and Insightful. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Flowace.

Is there a free alternative to Flowace?

Yes. ActivTrak 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 Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.