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Head-to-head · Activity Tracking

Hubstaff vs DeskTime

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Hubstaff #2 in Activity Tracking 9.1/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Hubstaff
DeskTime #3 in Activity Tracking 8.9/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit DeskTime

Hubstaff leads on 1 check, DeskTime 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 scoreHubstaff · 9.1/10
  • Lowest starting priceHubstaff · $4.99/user/mo
  • Free trialboth

Hubstaff scores higher on our rubric for activity tracking: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Hubstaff is cheaper to start at $4.99/user/mo against $6.42/user/mo.

Hubstaff is the better fit for teams needing tracking plus workforce workflows. DeskTime is the better fit for teams tracking work across projects and devices.

  • Hubstaff fits best

    Teams needing tracking plus workforce workflows

  • DeskTime fits best

    Teams tracking work across projects and devices

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Side by side

Feature Hubstaff 9.1/10 Visit ↗ DeskTime 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.9
Ranking #2 in Activity Tracking #3 in Activity Tracking
Best for Teams needing tracking plus workforce workflows Teams tracking work across projects and devices
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $4.99/user/mo (best) $6.42/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA GDPR, ISO 27001, 2FA
Integrations 35+ integrations 9,000+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Hubstaff 0/3 · DeskTime 0/3
Activity reports Not checked yet Not checked yet
App & website tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Idle detection Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Screenshots Not checked yet Not checked yet
Activity history Not checked yet Not checked yet
Platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Tracks project and task time with automated timesheets and billable rates
  • Adds approvals, scheduling, attendance, and payroll automation on Team
  • Desktop and mobile apps support offline tracking with later synchronization
  • Automatically tracks desktop time, apps, websites, and document titles.
  • Combines project and task tracking with attendance and shift scheduling.
  • Offers web, desktop, and mobile access plus project and calendar integrations.
Cons
  • No perpetual free plan; the trial lasts 14 days
  • Productivity monitoring can include app, URL, idle-time, and optional screenshot tracking
  • Starter has no listed approvals or scheduling; those features begin on Team
  • There is no free plan.
  • Screenshot capture is included with Premium, not Pro.
  • DeskTime does not track GPS location.
Our verdict

Hubstaff brings time tracking and workforce management together for freelancers, agencies, distributed teams, field workers, and larger organizations. Teams can record time against projects and tasks, generate timesheets and reports,…

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DeskTime is a time-tracking and workforce analytics service for businesses coordinating in-office, remote, and hybrid teams. Its desktop app automatically records work time and active apps and websites, while browser and mobile tools…

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  1. HubstaffActivity Tracking 9.114-day trial
  2. DeskTimeActivity Tracking 8.914-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Hubstaff — where it wins

    • Tracks project and task time with automated timesheets and billable rates
    • Adds approvals, scheduling, attendance, and payroll automation on Team
    • Desktop and mobile apps support offline tracking with later synchronization

    Where it doesn't

    • No perpetual free plan; the trial lasts 14 days
    • Productivity monitoring can include app, URL, idle-time, and optional screenshot tracking
    • Starter has no listed approvals or scheduling; those features begin on Team

  • DeskTime — where it wins

    • Automatically tracks desktop time, apps, websites, and document titles.
    • Combines project and task tracking with attendance and shift scheduling.
    • Offers web, desktop, and mobile access plus project and calendar integrations.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan.
    • Screenshot capture is included with Premium, not Pro.
    • DeskTime does not track GPS location.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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