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Head-to-head · User Activity Monitoring Software

EmpMonitor vs Worktivity

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score EmpMonitor #3 in User Activity Monitoring Software 8.6/10 15-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit EmpMonitor
Worktivity #6 in User Activity Monitoring Software 8.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Worktivity

EmpMonitor leads on 1 check, Worktivity on 0, 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 · 8.6/10
  • Lowest starting priceEmpMonitor · $3/user/mo
  • Free trialboth

EmpMonitor scores higher on our rubric for user activity monitoring software: 8.6 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

EmpMonitor is cheaper to start at $3/user/mo against $3.32/user/mo.

EmpMonitor is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing broad device coverage. Worktivity is the better fit for teams wanting affordable tracking with workflow features.

  • EmpMonitor fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing broad device coverage

  • Worktivity fits best

    Teams wanting affordable tracking with workflow features

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Side by side

Feature EmpMonitor 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Worktivity 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.3
Ranking #3 in User Activity Monitoring Software #6 in User Activity Monitoring Software
Best for Budget-conscious teams needing broad device coverage Teams wanting affordable tracking with workflow features
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $3/user/mo (best) $3.32/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 15 days 14 days
Free trial length 15 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance GDPR GDPR
Integrations 4 integrations 5,000+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features EmpMonitor 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
  • Covers Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android
  • Combines screenshots, recording, remote control and USB blocking
  • Offers cloud, self-hosted, desktop and mobile deployment
  • 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
  • No permanent free plan; access starts with a 15-day trial
  • Diamond pricing requires a personalized quote
  • Listed integrations focus on four cloud-storage services
  • 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

EmpMonitor is an employee monitoring and workforce productivity platform for organizations managing office, remote, hybrid or on-premise teams. Desktop agents track application and website use, active and idle time, attendance, screenshots…

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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…

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  1. EmpMonitorUser Activity Monitoring Software 8.615-day trial
  2. WorktivityUser Activity Monitoring Software 8.314-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • EmpMonitor — where it wins

    • Covers Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android
    • Combines screenshots, recording, remote control and USB blocking
    • Offers cloud, self-hosted, desktop and mobile deployment

    Where it doesn't

    • No permanent free plan; access starts with a 15-day trial
    • Diamond pricing requires a personalized quote
    • Listed integrations focus on four cloud-storage services

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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