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Head-to-head · Time Tracking Software

Hubstaff vs Jibble

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Hubstaff #7 in Time Tracking Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Hubstaff
Jibble #8 in Time Tracking Software 8.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Jibble

Hubstaff leads on 0 checks, Jibble on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHubstaff · 8.5/10
  • Free planonly Jibble
  • Free trialboth

Hubstaff scores higher on our rubric for time tracking software: 8.5 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Jibble offers free plan; Hubstaff doesn't.

Hubstaff is the better fit for teams needing workforce monitoring. Jibble is the better fit for organizations wanting free workforce tracking.

  • Hubstaff fits best

    Teams needing workforce monitoring

  • Jibble fits best

    Organizations wanting free workforce tracking

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Side by side

Feature Hubstaff 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Jibble 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.4
Ranking #7 in Time Tracking Software #8 in Time Tracking Software
Best for Teams needing workforce monitoring Organizations wanting free workforce tracking
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $4.99/user/mo Free plan · 14-day trial
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA GDPR, 2FA
Integrations 35+ integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Hubstaff 6/6 · Jibble 6/6
Project tracking ✓ ✓
Billable time ✓ ✓
Timesheet approvals ✓ ✓
Desktop app ✓ ✓
Offline tracking ✓ ✓
Data export ✓ ✓
Specs
Mobile apps Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Tracks time across desktop, web, mobile, and browser applications
  • Combines monitoring, scheduling, payroll, approvals, and analytics
  • Supports Jira, Slack, QuickBooks, Asana, GitHub, and other integrations
  • Unlimited users on the Free plan at $0 forever
  • GPS, geofencing, facial verification, and offline clock-in
  • Timesheets, approvals, invoicing, exports, and payroll integrations
Cons
  • No permanent free plan
  • Paid plans are billed annually
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-tier plans
  • The offering is centered on a single Free plan
  • Facial verification and location controls may exceed simple tracking needs
  • Listed integrations focus on Slack, Microsoft Teams, QuickBooks, Xero, and Deel
Our verdict

Hubstaff is a time tracking and workforce management platform for remote, hybrid, field, and distributed teams. It records work through desktop, web, mobile, and browser applications, then organizes hours into timesheets, projects, tasks,…

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Jibble is a time tracking and workforce attendance platform for organizations in construction, healthcare, retail, hospitality, field services, and other operational settings. Employees can clock in through the web, mobile and desktop…

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  1. HubstaffTime Tracking Software 8.514-day trial
  2. JibbleTime Tracking Software 8.4Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Hubstaff — where it wins

    • Tracks time across desktop, web, mobile, and browser applications
    • Combines monitoring, scheduling, payroll, approvals, and analytics
    • Supports Jira, Slack, QuickBooks, Asana, GitHub, and other integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No permanent free plan
    • Paid plans are billed annually
    • Advanced capabilities require higher-tier plans
  • Jibble — where it wins

    • Unlimited users on the Free plan at $0 forever
    • GPS, geofencing, facial verification, and offline clock-in
    • Timesheets, approvals, invoicing, exports, and payroll integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • The offering is centered on a single Free plan
    • Facial verification and location controls may exceed simple tracking needs
    • Listed integrations focus on Slack, Microsoft Teams, QuickBooks, Xero, and Deel
  • Hubstaff8.5/10 · 14-day trial

    A broad workforce tracking suite for teams that need monitoring, scheduling, and payroll workflows.

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  • Jibble8.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A fully free tracker with GPS, approvals, invoicing, and payroll integrations.

    Visit JibbleFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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