TypingDNA ActiveLock review
A focused desktop verification tool for organizations protecting shared and remote-work devices.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
TypingDNA ActiveLock is a self-hosted desktop application for continuously authenticating people on company computers. It analyzes typing behavior and can optionally verify mouse movement and face biometrics, then responds to unauthorized access by locking the screen or issuing an alert. The product is suited to organizations managing remote, hybrid or shared-device workforces, with Pro positioned for small teams and Enterprise for teams of 100+.
The published plans show a limited-time Trial with an evaluation license, followed by two paid yearly tiers. Pro costs $4.99 per device per month and includes premium features for small teams. Enterprise costs $8.99 per device per month and adds advanced features, centralized logs and command-line access for teams of 100+. Pricing is based on each unique device rather than each user, so organizations should map the billing model to their desktop fleet and usage pattern before choosing a plan.
ActiveLock’s main distinction is continuous verification rather than a single login check. Local, offline authentication processing supports desktop monitoring, while authentication and computer-usage logs provide an audit trail. Enterprise deployments can aggregate logs centrally and connect them with Datadog, Splunk or Loki/Grafana; Terminal and PowerShell control commands add administrative control. Training and biometric-profile reset are also available. Organizations needing continuous desktop verification across Windows and macOS should consider ActiveLock, while teams seeking broader platform coverage or a free plan should look elsewhere.
TypingDNA ActiveLock pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Continuous typing-pattern authentication with optional mouse and face checks
- Locks screens or sends visual and silent alerts after failed authentication
- Offline processing with enterprise log aggregation and command-line controls
- Where it doesn't
- No free plan; the Trial is a limited-time evaluation license
- Supports Windows 10+ and macOS 11+ desktops only
- Paid plans bill annually per unique device, not per user
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