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Head-to-head · Employee Monitoring Software

CleverControl vs wAnywhere

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score CleverControl #2 in Employee Monitoring Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit CleverControl
wAnywhere #10 in Employee Monitoring Software 7.8/10 From $6/user/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit wAnywhere

CleverControl leads on 0 checks, wAnywhere on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCleverControl · 8.6/10
  • Most featureswAnywhere · 3 of 3

CleverControl scores higher on our rubric for employee monitoring software: 8.6 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #10.

CleverControl is the better fit for teams needing screen and device activity monitoring. wAnywhere is the better fit for teams monitoring activity across managed devices.

  • CleverControl fits best

    Teams needing screen and device activity monitoring

  • wAnywhere fits best

    Teams monitoring activity across managed devices

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Side by side

Feature CleverControl 8.6/10 Visit ↗ wAnywhere 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 7.8
Ranking #2 in Employee Monitoring Software #10 in Employee Monitoring Software
Best for Teams needing screen and device activity monitoring Teams monitoring activity across managed devices
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not checked yet $6/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance ISO 27001 SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CleverControl 0/3 · wAnywhere 3/3
Screenshots Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Productivity analytics Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Time tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Activity tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS
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
  • Tracks work time, app and website use, attendance, and periodic screenshots
  • Works across Windows, macOS, Linux, web, and Chrome extension
  • Integrates with Intune, Jamf, Kandji, and SCCM
Cons
  • Paid product with no free plan
  • Screen recordings are retained for 1 month
  • Monitoring requires clear authorization and workplace transparency
  • No free plan; Basic starts at $6 per user per month
  • Screen capture and recording are limited to Enterprise
  • Project, leave, and performance tools require the Pro plan
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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For teams overseeing remote, hybrid, or on-site work, wAnywhere combines time and attendance tracking with application and website monitoring, configurable periodic screenshots, and productivity reporting. It also records login, break,…

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  1. CleverControlEmployee Monitoring Software 8.6Paid
  2. wAnywhereEmployee Monitoring Software 7.8From $6/user/mo · 14-day trial

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

  • wAnywhere — where it wins

    • Tracks work time, app and website use, attendance, and periodic screenshots
    • Works across Windows, macOS, Linux, web, and Chrome extension
    • Integrates with Intune, Jamf, Kandji, and SCCM

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; Basic starts at $6 per user per month
    • Screen capture and recording are limited to Enterprise
    • Project, leave, and performance tools require the Pro plan
  • CleverControl8.6/10 · Paid

    A broad monitoring toolkit for organizations overseeing authorized Windows and macOS devices.

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  • wAnywhere7.8/10 · From $6/user/mo · 14-day trial

    A monitoring suite with cloud or self-hosted deployment and plans from $6 per user monthly.

    Visit wAnywhereFull verdict →

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