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Head-to-head · Employee Monitoring Software

InterGuard vs CleverControl

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score InterGuard #1 in Employee Monitoring Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit InterGuard
CleverControl #2 in Employee Monitoring Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit CleverControl

InterGuard leads on 0 checks, CleverControl on 1, 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 scoreInterGuard · 8.8/10

InterGuard scores higher on our rubric for employee monitoring software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

CleverControl leads on data retention: 180 days versus 14 days.

InterGuard is the better fit for organizations needing detailed activity surveillance. CleverControl is the better fit for teams needing screen and device activity monitoring.

  • InterGuard fits best

    Organizations needing detailed activity surveillance

  • CleverControl fits best

    Teams needing screen and device activity monitoring

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Side by side

Feature InterGuard 8.8/10 Visit ↗ CleverControl 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #1 in Employee Monitoring Software #2 in Employee Monitoring Software
Best for Organizations needing detailed activity surveillance Teams needing screen and device activity monitoring
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Not checked yet
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS
Support Phone Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features InterGuard 0/3 · CleverControl 0/3
Screenshots Not checked yet Not checked yet
Productivity analytics Not checked yet Not checked yet
Time tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Activity tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Data retention 14 days 180 days (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Logs application, browsing, file activity, keystrokes, and active or idle time
  • Offers interval screenshots, keyword captures, and video-style playback
  • Supports cloud and self-hosted deployment across desktop and mobile platforms
  • Tracks apps, websites, searches, and active or idle time
  • Combines live screen viewing, recording, and event-triggered screenshots
  • Monitors printer and external storage activity
Cons
  • Quote-based pricing requires contacting sales
  • Recorded data is stored for 14 days unless longer retention is purchased
  • Broad activity surveillance may not suit organizations seeking lighter monitoring
  • Paid product with no free plan
  • Screen recordings are retained for 1 month
  • Monitoring requires clear authorization and workplace transparency
Our verdict

InterGuard is employee desktop monitoring software from Awareness Technologies for organizations that need to review workforce activity and investigate potential policy or security issues. Its endpoint agent records application and website…

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CleverControl is employee monitoring software for organizations that want visibility into activity on authorized work computers. Its desktop agent tracks application and website use, search activity, active and idle time, and work hours;…

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  1. InterGuardEmployee Monitoring Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. CleverControlEmployee Monitoring Software 8.6Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • InterGuard — where it wins

    • Logs application, browsing, file activity, keystrokes, and active or idle time
    • Offers interval screenshots, keyword captures, and video-style playback
    • Supports cloud and self-hosted deployment across desktop and mobile platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • Quote-based pricing requires contacting sales
    • Recorded data is stored for 14 days unless longer retention is purchased
    • Broad activity surveillance may not suit organizations seeking lighter monitoring

  • CleverControl — where it wins

    • Tracks apps, websites, searches, and active or idle time
    • Combines live screen viewing, recording, and event-triggered screenshots
    • Monitors printer and external storage activity

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid product with no free plan
    • Screen recordings are retained for 1 month
    • Monitoring requires clear authorization and workplace transparency

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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