Head-to-head · Employee Monitoring Software
CleverControl vs Teramind Data Loss Prevention
CleverControl leads on 0 checks, Teramind Data Loss Prevention 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 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
CleverControl is the better fit for teams needing screen and device activity monitoring. Teramind Data Loss Prevention is the better fit for enterprises focused on insider risk and data loss.
- CleverControl fits best
Teams needing screen and device activity monitoring
- Teramind Data Loss Prevention fits best
Enterprises focused on insider risk and data loss
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Side by side
| Feature | CleverControl 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | Teramind Data Loss Prevention 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #2 in Employee Monitoring Software | #6 in Employee Monitoring Software |
| Best for | Teams needing screen and device activity monitoring | Enterprises focused on insider risk and data loss |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not checked yet | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | ISO 27001 | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features CleverControl 0/3 · Teramind Data Loss Prevention 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 |
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| 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;… Read the review → |
Teramind Data Loss Prevention combines endpoint activity monitoring, behavioral analytics, data discovery, classification, and content-based rules to help organizations detect and prevent sensitive-data exfiltration. It is aimed at… Read the review → |
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
Teramind Data Loss Prevention — where it wins
- Monitors data movement across files, email, chat, clipboard, and cloud uploads
- Combines content rules, sensitive-data detection, OCR, and automatic blocking
- Supports cloud or self-hosted deployment and integrates with Microsoft Purview
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; pricing requires contacting sales
- Its emphasis is DLP and insider risk rather than general employee monitoring
- Requires defining content rules and sensitive-data policies to fit organizational needs
- CleverControl8.6/10 · Paid
A broad monitoring toolkit for organizations overseeing authorized Windows and macOS devices.
Visit CleverControlFull verdict → - Teramind Data Loss Prevention8.2/10 · Pricing on request
A focused DLP suite for monitoring endpoint activity and controlling sensitive-data movement.
Visit TeramindFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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