Cattr
Cattr: A free, self-hostable team time tracker with screenshots, activity tracking, and reports. Ranked #13 of 21 in Employee Desktop Monitoring Software by our editors (8.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for open-source teams needing basic monitoring.
At a glance
- Editor score8.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forOpen-source teams needing basic monitoring
- Free planYes
- ScreenshotsAutomatic
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Tracks task time with optional screenshots and keyboard/mouse activity.
- Reports cover project time, employee time use, and planned versus worked time.
- Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, mobile, cloud, and self-hosted deployment.
Where it doesn't
- No screen recording is available.
- No AI features or listed integrations.
- Commercial support and hosted offerings are charged; published prices are unavailable.
Our verdict on Cattr
Cattr combines team time tracking and project management in a web interface, with desktop clients for employees to select tasks and record time. It is aimed at small and mid-market teams that want open-source monitoring, especially those comfortable managing their own deployment. Administrators can enable screenshot capture and keyboard and mouse activity tracking. It is a fit for teams seeking basic visibility tied to work tasks, rather than a broad employee surveillance suite.
Its monitoring is centered on task time, screenshots, and keyboard and mouse activity. Team dashboards provide current and historical views, while reports cover project time, employee time use, and planned versus worked time. Reports can be exported in CSV, XLS, or PDF formats. Cattr supports Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop clients, plus iOS and Android, and offers cloud or self-hosted deployment. Community plugins and extensions offer some scope for extending the product, though no integrations are listed. Teams needing screen recording or AI features should look elsewhere.
The Community Edition is described as free, and the product is freemium. According to the vendor's site, hosted offerings, extensions, or dedicated support are charged, but no published amounts are available. Self-hosting may suit teams that want control over deployment; those preferring an operated service or paid assistance should weigh the extra costs. Support channels include documentation and community resources, so teams requiring commercial support should consider whether the charged dedicated option fits. Choose Cattr for open-source task-based tracking and reporting; choose an alternative if integrations, AI, or screen recording are requirements.
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Cattr fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Screenshots | Automatic |
| Activity tracking | Apps |
| Idle detection | Not verified |
| Screen recording | No |
| Data retention | Not verified |
| Desktop platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs, Community |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | cattr.app |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to Cattr
- ActivTrakBroad workforce visibility with tracking, analytics and planning tools across paid tiers.9.4
- Time DoctorTime Doctor links work tracking, attendance, and payroll workflows across teams.9.2
- HubstaffCombines desktop monitoring with timesheets, scheduling, attendance and payroll tools.9.1
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