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Head-to-head · Work From Home Software

TeamViewer Remote vs Hubstaff

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
TeamViewer Remote #1 in Work From Home Software 5.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit TeamViewer
Hubstaff #4 in Work From Home Software 5.0/10 From $4.99/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Hubstaff

TeamViewer Remote leads on 1 check, Hubstaff on 0, and 0 are 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

  • Free planonly TeamViewer Remote

TeamViewer Remote and Hubstaff score identically on our rubric (5.0 out of 10) for work from home software; TeamViewer Remote sits at #1 and Hubstaff at #4 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

TeamViewer Remote offers free plan; Hubstaff doesn't.

TeamViewer Remote is the better fit for teams needing remote access and support at scale. Hubstaff is the better fit for workforce time, payroll and productivity management.

  • TeamViewer Remote fits best

    Teams needing remote access and support at scale

  • Hubstaff fits best

    Workforce time, payroll and productivity management

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Side by side

Feature TeamViewer Remote 5.0/10 Visit ↗ Hubstaff 5.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 5.0 5.0
Ranking #1 in Work From Home Software #4 in Work From Home Software
Best for Teams needing remote access and support at scale Workforce time, payroll and productivity management
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published $4.99/user/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
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, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA
Integrations 8 integrations 35+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features TeamViewer Remote 0/3 · Hubstaff 0/3
Employee monitoring Not published Not published
Remote device access Not published Not published
Activity reporting Not published Not published
Specs
Deployment type Not published Not published
Supported platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, ChromeOS Not published
Free-plan team limit Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Supports attended sessions and unattended access across devices.
  • Includes file transfer, session recording, Wake-on-LAN, and remote printing.
  • Integrates with ServiceNow, Zendesk, Jira, Jamf Pro, and other tools.
  • Tracks projects, billable time, attendance, PTO, GPS and offline work
  • Supports approvals, payroll automation, workforce analytics and invoicing
  • Offers web, desktop, mobile, browser and API access with 35 integrations
Cons
  • The free plan is limited to personal, non-commercial use.
  • Remote Access limits the license to one user and up to three remote devices.
  • Business and Premium each allow only one concurrent connection.
  • No perpetual free plan; the trial lasts 14 days
  • Starter does not include timesheet approvals or workforce analytics
  • Grow includes only one integration
Our verdict

TeamViewer Remote provides remote desktop access and support for individuals, IT teams, and enterprises. It covers attended support sessions and unattended access, with remote device control across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.…

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Hubstaff is a cloud-based time tracking and workforce management platform for freelancers, agencies, distributed teams, field workers and larger organizations. It records time against projects and tasks, creates automated timesheets and…

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  1. TeamViewer RemoteWork From Home Software 5.0Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. HubstaffWork From Home Software 5.0From $4.99/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • TeamViewer Remote — where it wins

    • Supports attended sessions and unattended access across devices.
    • Includes file transfer, session recording, Wake-on-LAN, and remote printing.
    • Integrates with ServiceNow, Zendesk, Jira, Jamf Pro, and other tools.

    Where it doesn't

    • The free plan is limited to personal, non-commercial use.
    • Remote Access limits the license to one user and up to three remote devices.
    • Business and Premium each allow only one concurrent connection.

  • Hubstaff — where it wins

    • Tracks projects, billable time, attendance, PTO, GPS and offline work
    • Supports approvals, payroll automation, workforce analytics and invoicing
    • Offers web, desktop, mobile, browser and API access with 35 integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No perpetual free plan; the trial lasts 14 days
    • Starter does not include timesheet approvals or workforce analytics
    • Grow includes only one integration
  • TeamViewer Remote5.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    Remote support and access across platforms, with plans for personal use through enterprise connectivity.

    Visit TeamViewerFull verdict →
  • Hubstaff5.0/10 · From $4.99/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

    Comprehensive time, payroll and productivity management across distributed workforces.

    Visit HubstaffFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026