Head-to-head · Employee Monitoring Software
InterGuard vs Kickidler
InterGuard leads on 0 checks, Kickidler on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check 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 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
InterGuard is the better fit for organizations needing detailed activity surveillance. Kickidler is the better fit for teams needing time tracking and employee monitoring.
- InterGuard fits best
Organizations needing detailed activity surveillance
- Kickidler fits best
Teams needing time tracking and employee monitoring
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Side by side
| Feature | InterGuard 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Kickidler 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #1 in Employee Monitoring Software | #4 in Employee Monitoring Software |
| Best for | Organizations needing detailed activity surveillance | Teams needing time tracking and employee monitoring |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | $2.75/user/mo |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Phone | Email, Live chat |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features InterGuard 0/3 · Kickidler 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 | Not checked yet |
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| 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… Read the review → |
Kickidler, presented on its official site as KeepActive, combines employee time tracking, productivity analysis, and monitoring for organizations. Its Time Tracking plan is aimed at teams that need work-hour, attendance, break, and… Read the review → |
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
Kickidler — where it wins
- Time Tracking starts at $2.75 per user per month with annual billing.
- Monitoring adds screenshots, real-time viewing, video and audio recording.
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with cloud or self-hosted deployment.
Where it doesn't
- Employee monitoring costs more than the time-tracking entry plan.
- Advanced monitoring includes sensitive features such as keystroke activity.
- The DLP tier costs $11 per user per month with annual billing.
- InterGuard8.8/10 · Pricing on request
Detailed workforce activity monitoring with cloud and self-hosted deployment options.
Visit InterGuardFull verdict → - Kickidler8.4/10 · Paid
A low-cost entry point for time tracking, with monitoring and DLP in higher tiers.
Visit KickidlerFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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