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Workstatus alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Workstatus 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."

Workstatus compared with 5 alternatives: Hubstaff, Time Doctor, ActivTrak, Insightful and Teramind.

Workstatus is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $7 per user / month, billed annually ($9 billed monthly). 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
WorkstatusThis toolFree trial · from $7/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
ActivTrakFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb
InsightfulFree trial · from $8/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
TeramindFree trialTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows

Price against what you get

Workstatus starts at $7 a month for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Hubstaff and Time Doctor.

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 lessWorkstatusHubstaffTime DoctorActivTrakInsightful

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 Workstatus

  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 kanban boards, Gantt & timelines, shift scheduling, time clock and time off, which Workstatus does.

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

    Hubstaff vs WorkstatusHubstaff 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 a browser extension.
    • Time Doctor does not cover kanban boards, Gantt & timelines, shift scheduling, time clock and time off, which Workstatus does.

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

    Time Doctor vs WorkstatusTime Doctor pricing and details

  3. 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 Workstatus lacks.
    • ActivTrak lists no Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps, which Workstatus has.
    • ActivTrak also covers site & app blocker and dashboards.
    • ActivTrak does not cover kanban boards, Gantt & timelines, shift scheduling, time clock and time off, which Workstatus does.

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

    ActivTrak vs WorkstatusActivTrak pricing and details

  4. 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 Workstatus has.
    • Insightful also covers dashboards.
    • Insightful does not cover kanban boards, Gantt & timelines, shift scheduling, time clock and time off, which Workstatus does.

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

    Insightful vs WorkstatusInsightful pricing and details

  5. Teramind

    Employee monitoring, insider risk and data loss prevention

    • Teramind lists no Linux, iOS and Android apps, which Workstatus has.
    • Teramind also covers dashboards.
    • Teramind does not cover kanban boards, Gantt & timelines, shift scheduling, time clock and time off, which Workstatus does.

    Suits: Security and compliance teams watching insider risk

    Teramind vs WorkstatusTeramind pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Workstatus

  • Live GPS and geofencing cost extra: the page lists a Field Operations add-on at $3 per user a month.
  • Session replay and longer data retention are separate add-ons priced per user.
  • Proof keeps 90 days of data and Profit 180 days unless the retention add-on is bought.
  • It includes screenshots and activity monitoring, which teams may need to disclose to staff.
Workstatus pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Workstatus?

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

Is there a free alternative to Workstatus?

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.