DeskTime vs WebWork

DeskTime

• Employers who want hours and productivity recorded automatically
• Hybrid teams that need to see who is working from the office or remotely
• Shift-based teams that need scheduling and an absence calendar

WebWork

• Remote teams whose managers want screenshots and activity levels with tracked time
• Companies that pay staff or contractors from tracked hours
• Teams that want time tracking, tasks and chat in one workspace

DeskTime

• No free plan is listed; a subscription is needed after the 14-day trial.
• Screenshots, integrations and API access, and shift scheduling are listed under Premium rather than Pro.
• The mobile app is described as a companion to the desktop app rather than a full tracker.
• Enterprise is aimed at teams of 200 or more users and priced on request.

WebWork

• There is no free plan: the pricing FAQ says WebWork is not free forever, and the workspace owner's seat is paid like any other.
• Pro allows 1 active integration, keeps screenshots for 3 months and chat history for 30 days.
• Only the desktop app takes screenshots and tracks activity; the web tracker and Chrome extension record time only.
• Smart Monitoring is a $2.50 per user a month add-on on every plan, and payroll costs $1.50 per user a month extra on Pro.

DeskTime

Automatic time tracking

The desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux tracks working time without timers or manual timesheets. A web timer and offline time entries cover work away from the computer.

URL, app and document tracking

Managers see which sites and apps were used, along with document names, email subjects and app titles, and the data feeds a productivity calculation for each person.

Screenshots

Screenshots of employees' screens can be captured as proof of work. The pricing page lists them as a Premium feature.

Project tracking

Tracked time can be assigned to projects and tasks to follow the hours and progress of specific pieces of work.

Shift scheduling and absences

Plan and manage employee shifts in one place, and use the absence calendar to see who is sick, on vacation or out of office.

Private time and AI summaries

Employees can turn on private time for off-the-clock computer use. An AI summary describes each day's work activity in text.

WebWork

Time tracking on every device

Timers start manually or automatically from device activity, with idle detection, break tracking and offline tracking. A kiosk mode lets an on-site team clock in from one shared device with personal PINs.

Screenshots and activity monitoring

The desktop app captures screenshots, keyboard and mouse activity levels and app and website usage. Pro allows up to 3 screenshots every 10 minutes and Plus and Premium up to 10.

Timesheets, attendance and leave

Timesheets are generated from tracked time on every plan, alongside attendance monitoring, overtime, leave requests and holidays. Timesheet approvals and shift scheduling start on Plus.

Payroll, payments and invoices

Every plan creates invoices from billable hours. Plus and Premium add payroll, paying the team through partners such as PayPal, Wise and Payoneer, payable invoices, expenses and project budgets.

WebWork AI assistant

An assistant that answers questions about team activity, creates tasks or standups and flags burnout risk. Plans include monthly credits: 10 on Pro, 25 on Plus and 50 on Premium.

Tasks, chat and meetings

Task management with custom statuses, automated standups and a built-in team chat are on every plan. Video meetings and unlimited chat history need Plus or Premium.

DeskTime

• Pro$6.42

  per user / month, billed annually ($7 billed monthly)

  For small teams and startups. Highlights include document title tracking, productivity calculations and calendar integrations.

• Premium$9.17

  per user / month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly)

  For hybrid and growing teams. Highlights include screenshots, integrations and API access, and shift scheduling.

• EnterpriseCustom

  For organizations of 200 or more users. Everything in Premium plus custom API work on request, an account manager and employee training.

WebWork

• Pro$3.99

  per user / month, billed annually ($4.99 billed monthly)

  Unlimited time tracking, projects and members, screenshots, app and website usage, attendance, invoices, 1 integration and 10 AI credits a month.

• Plus$6.39

  per user / month, billed annually ($7.99 billed monthly)

  Adds timesheet approvals, payroll and payments, project budgeting, expenses, shift scheduling, video meetings and unlimited integrations.

• Premium$7.19

  per user / month, billed annually ($8.99 billed monthly)

  Adds AI work time categorization, unusual activity detection, device compliance checks, white label, HIPAA compliance, SSO and user provisioning.

• Custom PlanCustom

  Everything in Premium plus features on demand, a custom API, custom dashboards and reports, and concierge account setup.

DeskTime

• Annual discount

  Lower rate with annual billing

  DeskTime lists Pro at $6.42 per user a month with annual payment against $7 monthly, and Premium at $9.17 against $10, which is about 8% less.

WebWork

• Annual discount

  20% off with yearly billing

  The pricing page marks yearly billing as 20% off: Pro is $3.99 per user a month against $4.99 monthly, Plus $6.39 against $7.99 and Premium $7.19 against $8.99.

• Other savings

  Discount for switching from a competitor

  The pricing FAQ says WebWork offers discounts to teams switching from a competing time tracking tool. It does not give an amount.