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Head-to-head · Employee Monitoring Software

EmpMonitor vs wAnywhere

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score EmpMonitor #3 in Employee Monitoring Software 8.5/10 From $3/user/mo (annual) · 15-day trial ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit EmpMonitor
wAnywhere #10 in Employee Monitoring Software 7.8/10 From $6/user/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit wAnywhere

EmpMonitor leads on 1 check, wAnywhere on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 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 priceEmpMonitor · $3/user/mo
  • Most featureswAnywhere · 3 of 3

EmpMonitor scores higher on our rubric for employee monitoring software: 8.5 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #10.

EmpMonitor is cheaper to start at $3/user/mo against $6/user/mo.

EmpMonitor is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing extensive monitoring. wAnywhere is the better fit for teams monitoring activity across managed devices.

  • EmpMonitor fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing extensive monitoring

  • wAnywhere fits best

    Teams monitoring activity across managed devices

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Side by side

Feature EmpMonitor 8.5/10 Visit ↗ wAnywhere 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 7.8
Ranking #3 in Employee Monitoring Software #10 in Employee Monitoring Software
Best for Budget-conscious teams needing extensive monitoring Teams monitoring activity across managed devices
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $3/user/mo (best) $6/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 15 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance GDPR SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA
Integrations 4 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features EmpMonitor 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 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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

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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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. EmpMonitorEmployee Monitoring Software 8.5From $3/user/mo (annual) · 15-day trial
  2. wAnywhereEmployee Monitoring Software 7.8From $6/user/mo · 14-day trial

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.

  • 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
  • EmpMonitor8.5/10 · From $3/user/mo (annual) · 15-day trial

    Broad monitoring and attendance tools, with annual plans starting at $3 per user monthly.

    Visit EmpMonitorFull verdict →
  • 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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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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