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Head-to-head · User Activity Monitoring Software

Controlio vs Kickidler

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Controlio #4 in User Activity Monitoring Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Controlio
Kickidler #5 in User Activity Monitoring Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Kickidler

Controlio leads on 0 checks, Kickidler on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreControlio · 8.5/10
  • Lowest starting priceKickidler · $2.75/user/mo
  • Free trialonly Controlio

Controlio scores higher on our rubric for user activity monitoring software: 8.5 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

Kickidler is cheaper to start at $2.75/user/mo against $6.67/user/mo.

Controlio is the better fit for teams needing detailed monitoring at a low entry price. Kickidler is the better fit for teams combining monitoring with time and task tracking.

  • Controlio fits best

    Teams needing detailed monitoring at a low entry price

  • Kickidler fits best

    Teams combining monitoring with time and task tracking

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Side by side

Feature Controlio 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Kickidler 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.4
Ranking #4 in User Activity Monitoring Software #5 in User Activity Monitoring Software
Best for Teams needing detailed monitoring at a low entry price Teams combining monitoring with time and task tracking
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $6.67/user/mo $2.75/user/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Tickets, Docs Email, Live chat
Compliance GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA GDPR
Integrations 2 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Controlio 0/2 · Kickidler 0/2
Screenshots Not checked yet Not checked yet
Stealth monitoring Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Activity tracked Not checked yet Not checked yet
Data retention Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported operating systems Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Tracks app, website, active and idle time, with foreground-window detail
  • Offers snapshots, continuous recording and live screen streaming
  • Supports cloud or on-premise deployment on Basic
  • Tracks attendance, breaks, overtime, timesheets, apps, and websites
  • Higher plans add live monitoring, recordings, alerts, and remote access
  • Offers cloud or self-hosted deployment and Windows, macOS, and Linux support
Cons
  • Monitoring can extend to keystrokes, emails, files and printing
  • Listed integrations are limited to Active Directory and REST API
  • Advanced features such as SSO and REST API require the $9.99 plan
  • No free plan; annual-billed pricing starts at $2.75 per user monthly
  • Visual monitoring and project and task tracking start at the $5.50 tier
  • Data-loss prevention and insider-threat detection require the $11 tier
Our verdict

Controlio is employee computer monitoring software for organizations that need visibility into computer use, work time and workforce activity. It suits teams that want application and website tracking alongside screen visibility and…

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Kickidler, now presented as KeepActive, is employee time-tracking and monitoring software for organizations that want work-time records alongside activity oversight. It tracks attendance, breaks, overtime, application and website usage,…

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  1. ControlioUser Activity Monitoring Software 8.514-day trial
  2. KickidlerUser Activity Monitoring Software 8.4Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Controlio — where it wins

    • Tracks app, website, active and idle time, with foreground-window detail
    • Offers snapshots, continuous recording and live screen streaming
    • Supports cloud or on-premise deployment on Basic

    Where it doesn't

    • Monitoring can extend to keystrokes, emails, files and printing
    • Listed integrations are limited to Active Directory and REST API
    • Advanced features such as SSO and REST API require the $9.99 plan

  • Kickidler — where it wins

    • Tracks attendance, breaks, overtime, timesheets, apps, and websites
    • Higher plans add live monitoring, recordings, alerts, and remote access
    • Offers cloud or self-hosted deployment and Windows, macOS, and Linux support

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; annual-billed pricing starts at $2.75 per user monthly
    • Visual monitoring and project and task tracking start at the $5.50 tier
    • Data-loss prevention and insider-threat detection require the $11 tier

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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