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Head-to-head · Employee Monitoring Software

WorkMonitor vs wAnywhere

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score WorkMonitor #9 in Employee Monitoring Software 7.9/10 Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit WorkMonitor
wAnywhere #10 in Employee Monitoring Software 7.8/10 From $6/user/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit wAnywhere

WorkMonitor leads on 1 check, wAnywhere on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreWorkMonitor · 7.9/10
  • Lowest starting pricewAnywhere · $6/user/mo
  • Free planonly WorkMonitor

WorkMonitor scores higher on our rubric for employee monitoring software: 7.9 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #10.

WorkMonitor offers free plan; wAnywhere doesn't. wAnywhere is cheaper to start at $6/user/mo against $8/user/mo.

WorkMonitor is the better fit for teams wanting free monitoring with configurable capture. wAnywhere is the better fit for teams monitoring activity across managed devices.

  • WorkMonitor fits best

    Teams wanting free monitoring with configurable capture

  • wAnywhere fits best

    Teams monitoring activity across managed devices

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Side by side

Feature WorkMonitor 7.9/10 Visit ↗ wAnywhere 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.8
Ranking #9 in Employee Monitoring Software #10 in Employee Monitoring Software
Best for Teams wanting free monitoring with configurable capture Teams monitoring activity across managed devices
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $8/user/mo $6/user/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension
Integrations 36+ integrations 4 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features WorkMonitor 3/3 · wAnywhere 3/3
Screenshots ✓ ✓
Productivity analytics ✓ ✓
Time tracking ✓ ✓
Specs
Activity tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS
Data retention 180 days Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan covers up to 2 users and requires no card.
  • Configurable screenshots, activity timelines, idle detection, and alerts.
  • Windows, macOS, Linux, web, and browser extension access.
  • Tracks work time, app and website use, attendance, and periodic screenshots
  • Works across Windows, macOS, Linux, web, and Chrome extension
  • Integrates with Intune, Jamf, Kandji, and SCCM
Cons
  • Team starts at $8 per user monthly; analytics history is unlimited on paid plans.
  • Monitoring breadth may exceed what teams seeking only time tracking need.
  • Vendor describes the service as pre-launch and says it holds no security certifications.
  • No free plan; Basic starts at $6 per user per month
  • Screen capture and recording are limited to Enterprise
  • Project, leave, and performance tools require the Pro plan
Our verdict

WorkMonitor is a workforce monitoring and analytics product for organizations that want visibility into app and website activity, time, attendance, and productivity. Managers can review activity timelines and live activity boards, with…

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For teams overseeing remote, hybrid, or on-site work, wAnywhere combines time and attendance tracking with application and website monitoring, configurable periodic screenshots, and productivity reporting. It also records login, break,…

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  1. WorkMonitorEmployee Monitoring Software 7.9Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo
  2. wAnywhereEmployee Monitoring Software 7.8From $6/user/mo · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • WorkMonitor — where it wins

    • Free plan covers up to 2 users and requires no card.
    • Configurable screenshots, activity timelines, idle detection, and alerts.
    • Windows, macOS, Linux, web, and browser extension access.

    Where it doesn't

    • Team starts at $8 per user monthly; analytics history is unlimited on paid plans.
    • Monitoring breadth may exceed what teams seeking only time tracking need.
    • Vendor describes the service as pre-launch and says it holds no security certifications.

  • wAnywhere — where it wins

    • Tracks work time, app and website use, attendance, and periodic screenshots
    • Works across Windows, macOS, Linux, web, and Chrome extension
    • Integrates with Intune, Jamf, Kandji, and SCCM

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; Basic starts at $6 per user per month
    • Screen capture and recording are limited to Enterprise
    • Project, leave, and performance tools require the Pro plan
  • WorkMonitor7.9/10 · Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo

    A monitoring suite with a free tier and adjustable screenshot and activity controls.

    Visit WorkMonitorFull verdict →
  • wAnywhere7.8/10 · From $6/user/mo · 14-day trial

    A monitoring suite with cloud or self-hosted deployment and plans from $6 per user monthly.

    Visit wAnywhereFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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