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Head-to-head · Employee Monitoring Software

EmpMonitor vs Kickidler

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score EmpMonitor #3 in Employee Monitoring Software 8.5/10 15-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit EmpMonitor
Kickidler #4 in Employee Monitoring Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Kickidler

EmpMonitor 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 scoreEmpMonitor · 8.5/10
  • Lowest starting priceKickidler · $2.75/user/mo
  • Free trialonly EmpMonitor

EmpMonitor scores higher on our rubric for employee monitoring software: 8.5 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Kickidler is cheaper to start at $2.75/user/mo against $3/user/mo.

EmpMonitor is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing extensive monitoring. Kickidler is the better fit for teams needing time tracking and employee monitoring.

  • EmpMonitor fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing extensive monitoring

  • Kickidler fits best

    Teams needing time tracking and employee monitoring

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Side by side

Feature EmpMonitor 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Kickidler 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.4
Ranking #3 in Employee Monitoring Software #4 in Employee Monitoring Software
Best for Budget-conscious teams needing extensive monitoring Teams needing time tracking and employee monitoring
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $3/user/mo $2.75/user/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial 15 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat
Compliance GDPR GDPR
Integrations 4 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features EmpMonitor 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 app and website use, idle time, screenshots, and keystrokes.
  • Includes live viewing, screen recording, USB controls, and attendance tools.
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and self-hosted deployment.
  • 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
  • No permanent free plan; the free option is a 15-day trial.
  • Annual prices vary by tier, and Diamond requires a personalized quote.
  • Monitoring breadth may not suit teams seeking less intrusive oversight.
  • 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

EmpMonitor brings employee activity tracking and workforce management into one platform for office, remote, hybrid, and on-premise teams. It records application and website use, active and idle time, attendance, screenshots, and…

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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. EmpMonitorEmployee Monitoring Software 8.515-day trial
  2. KickidlerEmployee Monitoring Software 8.4Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • EmpMonitor — where it wins

    • Tracks app and website use, idle time, screenshots, and keystrokes.
    • Includes live viewing, screen recording, USB controls, and attendance tools.
    • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and self-hosted deployment.

    Where it doesn't

    • No permanent free plan; the free option is a 15-day trial.
    • Annual prices vary by tier, and Diamond requires a personalized quote.
    • Monitoring breadth may not suit teams seeking less intrusive oversight.

  • 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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