Controlio vs Worktivity

Controlio8.5Visit Worktivity8.3Visit

Higher score Controlio #4 in User Activity Monitoring Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Controlio

vs

Worktivity #6 in User Activity Monitoring Software 8.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Worktivity

• Controlio fits best

  Teams needing detailed monitoring at a low entry price

• Worktivity fits best

  Teams wanting affordable tracking with workflow features

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature	Controlio 8.5/10 Visit ↗	Worktivity 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.3
Ranking	#4 in User Activity Monitoring Software	#6 in User Activity Monitoring Software
Best for	Teams needing detailed monitoring at a low entry price	Teams wanting affordable tracking with workflow features
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$6.67/user/mo	$3.32/user/mo (best)
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	14 days
Free trial length	14 days	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension
Support	Tickets, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance	GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA	GDPR
Integrations	2 integrations	5,000+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Controlio 0/2 · Worktivity 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 work time, breaks, idle periods, apps and websites automatically Combines screenshots, timesheets, approvals, projects and billable-time reporting Offers cloud or self-hosted deployment, API access and integrations
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; paid plans start at $3.32 per user monthly with annual billing Screenshots and activity monitoring may not suit teams seeking less oversight No mobile apps
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… Read the review →	Worktivity brings employee time tracking and workforce analytics together for remote, hybrid and in-office teams. Its desktop agent records working time, breaks, idle periods, applications and websites, while managers can turn that… Read the review →

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

• Worktivity — where it wins

  • Tracks work time, breaks, idle periods, apps and websites automatically
  • Combines screenshots, timesheets, approvals, projects and billable-time reporting
  • Offers cloud or self-hosted deployment, API access and integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; paid plans start at $3.32 per user monthly with annual billing
  • Screenshots and activity monitoring may not suit teams seeking less oversight
  • No mobile apps

• Controlio8.5/10 · 14-day trial

  Detailed screen and activity monitoring, with annual plans starting at $6.67 per user monthly.

  Visit ControlioFull verdict →
• Worktivity8.3/10 · 14-day trial

  Worktivity pairs activity tracking with timesheets, project workflows and AI-assisted insights.

  Visit WorktivityFull verdict →