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Head-to-head · Time Tracking Software

Hubstaff vs Timely

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 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
Timely #12 in Time Tracking Software 8.0/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Timely

Hubstaff leads on 1 check, Timely on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 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
  • Lowest starting priceHubstaff · $4.99/user/mo
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresHubstaff · 6 of 6

Hubstaff scores higher on our rubric for time tracking software: 8.5 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #12.

Hubstaff is cheaper to start at $4.99/user/mo against $9/user/mo.

Hubstaff is the better fit for teams needing workforce monitoring. Timely is the better fit for teams wanting AI-assisted automatic tracking.

  • Hubstaff fits best

    Teams needing workforce monitoring

  • Timely fits best

    Teams wanting AI-assisted automatic tracking

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Side by side

Feature Hubstaff 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Timely 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.0
Ranking #7 in Time Tracking Software #12 in Time Tracking Software
Best for Teams needing workforce monitoring Teams wanting AI-assisted automatic tracking
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $4.99/user/mo (best) $9/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA ISO 27001, 2FA
Integrations 35+ integrations 94+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Hubstaff 6/6 · Timely 5/6
Project tracking ✓ ✓
Billable time ✓ ✓
Timesheet approvals ✓ ✓
Desktop app ✓ ✓
Offline tracking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
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
  • Automatic capture with AI-generated timesheet drafts and project allocation
  • Planning, approvals, budgets, billable rates, and project health monitoring
  • Web, desktop, mobile, API access, and broad business-tool integrations
Cons
  • No permanent free plan
  • Paid plans are billed annually
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-tier plans
  • No free plan; paid plans start at $9 per user per month annually
  • Starter limits teams to 5 users and 20 projects
  • iOS and Android apps are available but not actively developed
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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Timely is a time-tracking platform for consultancies, agencies, SaaS businesses, professional-services teams, and enterprises. Its Memory applications automatically capture work activity, while AI helps create timesheet drafts and allocate…

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  1. HubstaffTime Tracking Software 8.514-day trial
  2. TimelyTime Tracking Software 8.014-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

  • Timely — where it wins

    • Automatic capture with AI-generated timesheet drafts and project allocation
    • Planning, approvals, budgets, billable rates, and project health monitoring
    • Web, desktop, mobile, API access, and broad business-tool integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; paid plans start at $9 per user per month annually
    • Starter limits teams to 5 users and 20 projects
    • iOS and Android apps are available but not actively developed
  • Hubstaff8.5/10 · 14-day trial

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

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  • Timely8.0/10 · 14-day trial

    Timely suits teams that want automatic capture, AI-assisted timesheets, and project controls.

    Visit TimelyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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