Best DeskTime alternatives in 2026
We list Worktivity first because this is our site. The other tools follow, each with who it suits, what it does well and where it falls short.
DeskTime tracks time automatically and adds offline time, an absence calendar and a free plan for one user. These are the alternatives people consider when the hours also need to become cost, payouts or invoices.
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Why teams look for a DeskTime alternative
DeskTime suits many teams well, and you may find none of these apply to you. These are the reasons that come up most.
You need cost, payouts and invoices from the hours
DeskTime reports how time went. If the hours also have to become cost per project, payouts or invoices, Worktivity carries them through, with payouts and invoices on Pro.
You want more control over screenshots
Screenshots in Worktivity can be set per organization or per person, blurred on Growth and Pro, and reviewed as a timelapse video.
You want an AI read of the week
The AI Productivity Coach writes an analysis for a person and a period, with 100 AI credits included on every plan.
7 alternatives to DeskTime
Worktivity first, then 6 other tools that people compare with DeskTime. Prices are in the table further down.
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Worktivity
From $3.32 per user a month billed yearly, $3.99 billed monthly
Best for: Desk-based teams, from small to mid-sized, who want time tracking, screenshots and AI analysis at one per-user price.
What it does well
- Screenshots, activity tracking and the AI Productivity Coach (100 AI credits) on every plan
- Per-user plans from $3.99 a month, or $3.32 billed yearly, with a 14-day trial and no credit card
- Timelapse video, blur, integrations and XLSX export from Growth, payouts and invoices on Pro
Where it falls short
- No GPS, geofencing or job-site tracking
- No permanent free plan and no client-facing login
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Hubstaff
From $4.99 per user a month billed yearly, $7.00 billed monthly
Best for: Teams that need GPS and job-site tracking or project management alongside time tracking.
What it does well
- GPS, geofences and mobile job tracking for people in the field
- Project and task management built in
- A long list of payroll and business integrations
Where it falls short
- Field and project features add scope that a desk-based team may never use
- 3
Time Doctor
From $6.67 per user a month billed yearly, $8.00 billed monthly
Best for: Large or shift-based operations that want detailed reports, client logins and on-screen nudges.
What it does well
- Detailed productivity reports
- A client portal where clients can read the hours themselves
- On-screen prompts when attention drifts
Where it falls short
- Aimed at large and outsourced operations, so a small desk-based team may not use all of it
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ActivTrak
From $10.00 per user a month, billed yearly
Best for: Organizations that want workforce analytics and focus-time measurement across a large headcount.
What it does well
- Company-level workforce analytics with benchmarks
- Direct measurement of focus and deep-work time
- Stays on the analytics side, with no billing layer attached
Where it falls short
- Plans are annual only, so leaving usually means waiting for a renewal date
- Built around analytics rather than billing from timesheets
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Insightful
From $8.00 per user a month, billed yearly
Best for: Teams that want workforce analytics and are happy to add screenshot options as extras.
What it does well
- Workforce analytics and productivity reporting
- Plan prices published on its pricing page
Where it falls short
- On-demand and frequent screenshot options are sold as add-ons on top of the plan
- Monthly billing is available on selected plans only
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Teramind
Not published, quote only
Best for: Organizations that need deep monitoring and data-protection tooling and will go through a sales conversation.
What it does well
- A broad monitoring scope that goes beyond time and activity
- Data loss prevention and insider-threat tooling
Where it falls short
- Prices are not published, so you need a quote to compare
- A broad monitoring scope can be more than a team that only wants time tracking and productivity reporting needs
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Monitask
From $6.49 per user a month billed yearly, $7.99 billed monthly
Best for: Small teams that want a compact tool covering hours and screenshots.
What it does well
- A compact tool focused on hours and screenshots
- Plan prices published on its pricing page
Where it falls short
- Screenshot frequency is an add-on on top of the plan
- A narrower scope than a full workforce analytics platform
What each tool costs
Starting prices per user, per month, in US dollars, from each vendor's own pricing page. Plans differ, so compare what the plan you would actually buy includes.
| Tool | Billed yearly | Billed monthly | Screenshots | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worktivity (Starter plan) | $3.32 | $3.99 | Included on every plan | October 21, 2026 | Worktivity pricing page |
| Hubstaff | $4.99 | $7.00 | Check the vendor's plan page | August 22, 2026 | Hubstaff pricing page |
| Time Doctor | $6.67 | $8.00 | Check the vendor's plan page | August 22, 2026 | Time Doctor pricing page |
| ActivTrak | $10.00 | Annual plans only | Check the vendor's plan page | August 22, 2026 | ActivTrak pricing page |
| Insightful | $8.00 | Selected plans only | Sold as an add-on | October 20, 2026 | Insightful pricing page |
| Teramind | Quote only, not published | Quote only, not published | Check the vendor's plan page | October 20, 2026 | Teramind pricing page |
| Monitask | $6.49 | $7.99 | Included; capture frequency is an add-on | August 22, 2026 | Monitask pricing page |
Prices from vendor pricing pages, checked on the date shown in each row. Vendors change prices often, so confirm on their page before you buy.
Included on every Worktivity plan
Some tools in this list sell screenshots as an extra. Here are the parts that are not extras with us.
Screenshots
Starter, Growth and Pro all record screenshots, with no cap on how many. Plans differ in interval, retention and blur.
AI Productivity Coach
Every plan includes 100 AI credits for written analysis of a person and a period.
Activity tracking and timesheets
Time, application and activity tracking and automatic timesheets are part of every plan.
Insightful sells screenshot options as add-ons and Monitask sells capture frequency as an add-on, both according to their own pricing pages.
How to switch from DeskTime to Worktivity
Five steps that keep your current tool running until you are sure.
- Step 1
Start the free trial
Create a workspace and start the 14-day trial. No credit card is needed, and the trial has full access to the plan you pick.
- Step 2
Invite one team
Invite a pilot team by e-mail. Pick a team that will give you honest feedback rather than your largest one.
- Step 3
Install the agent
Each person installs the Worktivity app on Windows, macOS or Linux and signs in.
- Step 4
Connect your projects
Set up projects and tasks, and connect the tools you already use. Integrations are included on Growth and Pro.
- Step 5
Run both, then switch
Run the old tool and Worktivity side by side for one to two weeks, compare the same days, then move the remaining people and cancel.
Specific to DeskTime
Export DeskTime reports for the period you want to keep. Offline time is added in Worktivity as manual time entries that count once they are approved.
Questions about switching from DeskTime
What teams ask before they move.
Does Worktivity track offline time like DeskTime?
No. DeskTime asks about offline time and adds it to the record. In Worktivity, time away from the computer is added as a manual time entry that counts once it is approved.
Does Worktivity have a free plan?
No. Worktivity has no free plan, only a 14-day free trial with no credit card. Check DeskTime's pricing page for the free options it offers now.
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Install the agent for one team, run it alongside your current tool and compare the same days before you decide.
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