RescueTime vs Hubstaff

RescueTime9.0Visit Hubstaff8.5Visit

Higher score RescueTime #2 in Time Tracking Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit RescueTime

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Hubstaff #7 in Time Tracking Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Hubstaff

• RescueTime fits best

  Automatic productivity and activity tracking

• Hubstaff fits best

  Teams needing workforce monitoring

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Side by side

Feature	RescueTime 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Hubstaff 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.5
Ranking	#2 in Time Tracking Software	#7 in Time Tracking Software
Best for	Automatic productivity and activity tracking	Teams needing workforce monitoring
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$84/yr	$4.99/user/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	14 days	14 days
Free trial length	14 days	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Phone, Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Compliance	PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA
Integrations	8 integrations	35+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features RescueTime 6/6 · Hubstaff 6/6
Project tracking	✓	✓
Billable time	✓	✓
Timesheet approvals	✓	✓
Desktop app	✓	✓
Offline tracking	✓	✓
Data export	✓	✓
Specs
Mobile apps	Both	Both
Our review
Pros	Tracks application and website activity automatically across major platforms Combines project, client, task, billable, and timesheet workflows Adds focus controls, exports, approvals, offline entry, and AI features	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
Cons	The listed paid plans use annual billing Timesheets and billable rates require Solo+ or Team+ Plan choice is needed to match individual or team workflows	No permanent free plan Paid plans are billed annually Advanced capabilities require higher-tier plans
Our verdict	RescueTime is a time-tracking and productivity application for individuals, freelancers, professionals, and teams. It automatically records time spent in applications and websites, then turns that activity into productivity reports,… Read the review →	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,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• RescueTime — where it wins

  • Tracks application and website activity automatically across major platforms
  • Combines project, client, task, billable, and timesheet workflows
  • Adds focus controls, exports, approvals, offline entry, and AI features

  Where it doesn't

  • The listed paid plans use annual billing
  • Timesheets and billable rates require Solo+ or Team+
  • Plan choice is needed to match individual or team workflows

• 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

• RescueTime9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A broad automatic tracker for productivity, billable work, focus, and team timesheets.

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• Hubstaff8.5/10 · 14-day trial

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

  Visit HubstaffFull verdict →