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HiveDesk alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best HiveDesk alternative for most people is Clockify (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of time tracking apps. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free for up to 5 users."

HiveDesk compared with 5 alternatives: Hubstaff, Time Doctor, DeskTime, Clockify and Apploye.

HiveDesk is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $5 per user / month. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 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
HiveDeskThis toolFree trial · from $5/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Browser extension
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
ClockifyFree plan · from $3.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ApployeFree plan · from $4.50/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

Price against what you get

HiveDesk starts at $5 a month for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Hubstaff and Clockify.

Time Doctor and DeskTime score higher without starting lower. Apploye starts lower without scoring higher.

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 lessHiveDeskHubstaffTime DoctorDeskTimeClockifyApploye

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 HiveDesk

  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 an Android app.
    • Hubstaff also covers tasks.
    • Hubstaff does not cover screenshots, shift scheduling and time off, which HiveDesk does.

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

    Hubstaff vs HiveDeskHubstaff pricing and details

  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 an Android app.
    • Time Doctor does not cover screenshots, invoicing, shift scheduling and time off, which HiveDesk does.

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

    Time Doctor vs HiveDeskTime Doctor pricing and details

  3. DeskTime

    Automatic time tracking and productivity monitoring for teams

    • DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
    • DeskTime also lists an Android app.
    • DeskTime lists no browser extension, which HiveDesk has.
    • DeskTime does not cover screenshots, invoicing, shift scheduling and time off, which HiveDesk does.

    Suits: Employers who want hours and productivity recorded automatically

    DeskTime vs HiveDeskDeskTime pricing and details

  4. Clockify

    Team time tracker and timesheets with a free plan for 5 users

    • Clockify starts at $3.99 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Clockify has a free plan, which HiveDesk lacks.
    • Clockify also lists an Android app.
    • Clockify also covers Pomodoro timer.
    • Clockify does not cover screenshots, shift scheduling and time off, which HiveDesk does.

    Suits: Teams of up to 5 that want a free tracker with no cap on tracked time

    Clockify vs HiveDeskClockify pricing and details

  5. Apploye

    Time tracking and employee monitoring with a free 10-user plan

    • Apploye starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Apploye has a free plan, which HiveDesk lacks.
    • Apploye also lists an Android app.
    • Apploye also covers tasks and Pomodoro timer.
    • Apploye does not cover screenshots, shift scheduling and time off, which HiveDesk does.

    Suits: Small teams that want free time tracking for up to 10 people

    Apploye vs HiveDeskApploye pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in HiveDesk

  • Screenshots work only in the desktop app on Windows, Mac and Linux, not on the iPhone app.
  • The mobile app is listed for iPhone only; no Android app is mentioned on the pricing page.
  • The integrations page lists only Asana, with API access requested by contacting the vendor.
  • The 20% annual saving is shown on a toggle, but the annual per-user price is not displayed.
HiveDesk pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to HiveDesk?

The alternatives to HiveDesk in this directory are Hubstaff, Time Doctor, DeskTime, Clockify and Apploye. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with HiveDesk.

Is there a free alternative to HiveDesk?

Yes. Clockify and Apploye have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which HiveDesk alternatives work on Android?

The HiveDesk listing does not include an Android app. Hubstaff, Time Doctor, DeskTime, Clockify and Apploye list one.

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.