Alternatives · Time Tracking
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
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlowaceThis tool | Free trial · from $1.99/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 |
| DeskTime | Free trial · from $6.42/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| ActivTrak | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| Insightful | Free trial · from $8/mo | Trial only | Web, 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
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 Flowace
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
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
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
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
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.
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.


