Alternatives · Time Tracking
WorkTime alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded WorkTime alternative is DeskTime (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."
WorkTime compared with 5 alternatives: Time Doctor, ActivTrak, DeskTime, Teramind and Insightful.
WorkTime has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6.99 per employee / month, billed monthly ($69.90 billed annually). 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| WorkTimeThis tool | Free plan · from $6.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows |
| Time Doctor | Free trial · from $6.67/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| ActivTrak | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| DeskTime | Free trial · from $6.42/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Teramind | Free trial | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows |
| Insightful | Free trial · from $8/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
Price against what you get
WorkTime starts at $6.99 a month for each person and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Time Doctor and DeskTime.
ActivTrak and Insightful score 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 WorkTime
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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike WorkTime.
- Time Doctor also lists Linux, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
Suits: Distributed and outsourced teams that need verifiable records of hours
ActivTrak
Workforce analytics that tracks activity and work time automatically
- ActivTrak starts at $10 per worker / month, billed annually.
- ActivTrak lists no Windows and macOS apps, which WorkTime has.
- ActivTrak also covers site & app blocker and dashboards.
Suits: Managers who need workforce activity and utilization data without timesheets
DeskTime
Automatic time tracking and productivity monitoring for teams
- DeskTime starts at $6.42 per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly).
- DeskTime has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike WorkTime.
- DeskTime also lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Employers who want hours and productivity recorded automatically
Teramind
Employee monitoring, insider risk and data loss prevention
- Teramind has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike WorkTime.
- Teramind also covers dashboards.
Suits: Security and compliance teams watching insider risk
Insightful
Workforce analytics with automatic time tracking and attendance
- Insightful starts at $8 per seat / month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Insightful has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike WorkTime.
- Insightful also lists a Linux app.
- Insightful also covers dashboards.
Suits: Operations teams measuring hours and workload across remote or hybrid staff
Limits worth knowing in WorkTime
- The free plan stops at 3 employees and 2 weeks of data history.
- Only the Premium and Enterprise plans offer unlimited accesses, Active Directory and API integration.
- Basic and Free allow just one access to the account.
- Agents are listed for Windows and macOS only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to WorkTime?
The alternatives to WorkTime in this directory are Time Doctor, ActivTrak, DeskTime, Teramind and Insightful. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with WorkTime.
Is there a free alternative to WorkTime?
Yes. ActivTrak has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which WorkTime alternatives work on Linux?
The WorkTime listing does not include a Linux app. Time Doctor, DeskTime and Insightful list one.
Which WorkTime alternatives work on Android?
The WorkTime listing does not include an Android app. Time Doctor and DeskTime list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.