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Head-to-head · Employee Monitoring Software

CleverControl vs Kickidler

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score CleverControl #2 in Employee Monitoring Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit CleverControl
Kickidler #4 in Employee Monitoring Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Kickidler

CleverControl leads on 0 checks, Kickidler on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCleverControl · 8.6/10

CleverControl scores higher on our rubric for employee monitoring software: 8.6 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

CleverControl is the better fit for teams needing screen and device activity monitoring. Kickidler is the better fit for teams needing time tracking and employee monitoring.

  • CleverControl fits best

    Teams needing screen and device activity monitoring

  • Kickidler fits best

    Teams needing time tracking and employee monitoring

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Side by side

Feature CleverControl 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Kickidler 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.4
Ranking #2 in Employee Monitoring Software #4 in Employee Monitoring Software
Best for Teams needing screen and device activity monitoring Teams needing time tracking and employee monitoring
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not checked yet $2.75/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat
Compliance ISO 27001 GDPR
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CleverControl 0/3 · Kickidler 0/3
Screenshots Not checked yet Not checked yet
Productivity analytics Not checked yet Not checked yet
Time tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Activity tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Data retention 180 days Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Tracks apps, websites, searches, and active or idle time
  • Combines live screen viewing, recording, and event-triggered screenshots
  • Monitors printer and external storage activity
  • Time Tracking starts at $2.75 per user per month with annual billing.
  • Monitoring adds screenshots, real-time viewing, video and audio recording.
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with cloud or self-hosted deployment.
Cons
  • Paid product with no free plan
  • Screen recordings are retained for 1 month
  • Monitoring requires clear authorization and workplace transparency
  • Employee monitoring costs more than the time-tracking entry plan.
  • Advanced monitoring includes sensitive features such as keystroke activity.
  • The DLP tier costs $11 per user per month with annual billing.
Our verdict

CleverControl is employee monitoring software for organizations that want visibility into activity on authorized work computers. Its desktop agent tracks application and website use, search activity, active and idle time, and work hours;…

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Kickidler, presented on its official site as KeepActive, combines employee time tracking, productivity analysis, and monitoring for organizations. Its Time Tracking plan is aimed at teams that need work-hour, attendance, break, and…

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  1. CleverControlEmployee Monitoring Software 8.6Paid
  2. KickidlerEmployee Monitoring Software 8.4Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CleverControl — where it wins

    • Tracks apps, websites, searches, and active or idle time
    • Combines live screen viewing, recording, and event-triggered screenshots
    • Monitors printer and external storage activity

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid product with no free plan
    • Screen recordings are retained for 1 month
    • Monitoring requires clear authorization and workplace transparency

  • Kickidler — where it wins

    • Time Tracking starts at $2.75 per user per month with annual billing.
    • Monitoring adds screenshots, real-time viewing, video and audio recording.
    • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with cloud or self-hosted deployment.

    Where it doesn't

    • Employee monitoring costs more than the time-tracking entry plan.
    • Advanced monitoring includes sensitive features such as keystroke activity.
    • The DLP tier costs $11 per user per month with annual billing.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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