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Head-to-head · Employee Monitoring Software

Kickidler vs Time Doctor

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Kickidler #4 in Employee Monitoring Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Kickidler
Time Doctor #8 in Employee Monitoring Software 8.0/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Time Doctor

Kickidler leads on 0 checks, Time Doctor 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 scoreKickidler · 8.4/10
  • Free trialonly Time Doctor

Kickidler scores higher on our rubric for employee monitoring software: 8.4 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Kickidler is the better fit for teams needing time tracking and employee monitoring. Time Doctor is the better fit for teams needing monitoring with payroll workflows.

  • Kickidler fits best

    Teams needing time tracking and employee monitoring

  • Time Doctor fits best

    Teams needing monitoring with payroll workflows

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Side by side

Feature Kickidler 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Time Doctor 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.0
Ranking #4 in Employee Monitoring Software #8 in Employee Monitoring Software
Best for Teams needing time tracking and employee monitoring Teams needing monitoring with payroll workflows
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $2.75/user/mo —
Free plan — —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Live chat Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance GDPR SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 4 integrations 60+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Kickidler 0/3 · Time Doctor 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 Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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.
  • Tracks time by project and task with screenshots and app and website reports
  • Standard adds attendance, time approvals, payroll, and leave tracking
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and browser extension platforms
Cons
  • 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.
  • No free plan; access is through paid plans and a 14-day trial
  • Screen recording and executive dashboards require Premium
  • GPS tracking is not offered
Our verdict

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…

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Time Doctor brings employee time tracking and workforce monitoring together for remote, hybrid, and in-office teams. Employees can track time against projects and tasks, while managers review timesheets, attendance, schedules, and…

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  1. KickidlerEmployee Monitoring Software 8.4Paid
  2. Time DoctorEmployee Monitoring Software 8.014-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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.

  • Time Doctor — where it wins

    • Tracks time by project and task with screenshots and app and website reports
    • Standard adds attendance, time approvals, payroll, and leave tracking
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and browser extension platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; access is through paid plans and a 14-day trial
    • Screen recording and executive dashboards require Premium
    • GPS tracking is not offered

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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