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Compare ActivTrak and RescueTime 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (62.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Free
ActivTrak
Star Rating
(328)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Browse all 4 pricing plansRescueTime
Star Rating
(94)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that RescueTime excels in providing detailed insights into time management, with users praising its ability to run in the background and automatically track time spent on various applications. This feature allows for comprehensive session analysis and timely reporting, making it a favorite for those looking to enhance productivity.
- Users say that ActivTrak shines in its visibility features, particularly for remote and hybrid teams. Reviewers highlight its capability to track every application and browser tab, which helps team leaders understand how time is spent and manage employee engagement effectively.
- According to verified reviews, RescueTime's focus on minimizing distractions is a standout feature, with users appreciating its blocking capabilities and goal-setting alerts. This functionality supports users in maintaining focus and achieving their productivity targets.
- Reviewers mention that while ActivTrak offers robust tracking features, some users find it less intuitive for day-to-day use compared to RescueTime. The feedback indicates that ActivTrak can sometimes overwhelm users with its extensive tracking options, which may complicate the user experience.
- Users highlight that RescueTime has consistently evolved, with recent updates like Guided Focus Sessions being particularly well-received. This ongoing commitment to improving user experience has garnered positive feedback regarding their support and overall product direction.
- G2 reviewers note that while both products have strong support ratings, ActivTrak's customer service is frequently praised for being responsive and helpful, especially for teams needing assistance with implementation and ongoing management of the software.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ActivTrak
Free
$0.00
Up to 3 users
- Real-time reporting
- Activity summary by user & team
- Activity summary by apps, sites & categories
RescueTime
RescueTime Lite
Free
- A personalized daily Focus Work goal
- Real time tracking of your daily goal and access to yesterday's results
- A weekly report of your activities, goals and distractions
Free Trial
ActivTrak
Free Trial is available
RescueTime
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
284
8.6
84
Ease of Use
8.4
288
8.7
84
Ease of Setup
8.5
255
8.3
9
Ease of Admin
8.5
243
8.3
5
Quality of Support
8.5
242
8.1
34
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
226
7.3
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
280
6.7
81
Features by Category
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Platform Data
Feature Not Available
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Platform Functionality
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Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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Agentic AI - Talent Intelligence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Platform Basics
Not enough data
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Platform Content
Not enough data
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Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
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Performance reviews
7.0
23
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Goals
6.8
24
Not enough data
6.8
25
Not enough data
Feedback
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.7
23
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data
7.6
25
Not enough data
7.3
24
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
5.8
16
Not enough data
5.7
15
Not enough data
Reports
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cleaning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.0
57
Not enough data
6.2
55
Not enough data
6.0
56
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.1
188
Not enough data
8.9
205
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
193
Not enough data
7.7
160
Not enough data
Logging
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
165
Not enough data
7.6
170
Not enough data
7.1
153
Not enough data
Feedback
8.2
191
Not enough data
8.0
162
Not enough data
Productivity - Employee Monitoring
7.2
45
Not enough data
7.9
45
Not enough data
7.3
44
Not enough data
7.2
44
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
8.8
45
Not enough data
8.6
44
Not enough data
8.3
43
Not enough data
8.9
48
Not enough data
Detection
8.1
43
Not enough data
8.2
43
Not enough data
9.0
47
Not enough data
Time Tracking
6.7
18
8.2
32
7.3
20
8.6
50
6.5
18
7.6
18
Client Invoicing
4.7
16
Feature Not Available
4.9
17
Feature Not Available
5.6
17
Feature Not Available
Mobile Time Tracking
6.2
18
9.2
56
Administration
5.6
18
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.4
17
6.4
18
Feature Not Available
7.7
20
8.1
8
Platform
7.5
19
9.3
23
6.8
18
7.4
17
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.5
19
9.0
21
6.2
18
7.5
19
5.6
18
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.5
19
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
22
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
6.7
9
Not enough data
8.4
26
Not enough data
8.2
26
Not enough data
Workforce Management Platform Features
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ActivTrak and RescueTime are categorized as Time Tracking
Unique Categories
ActivTrak is categorized as Talent Intelligence, HR Analytics, Employee Monitoring, Performance Management, Time & Attendance, Employee Scheduling, Workforce Management, and User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
RescueTime has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ActivTrak
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
RescueTime
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
9.1%
Hospital & Health Care
8.8%
Financial Services
7.5%
Insurance
6.6%
Marketing and Advertising
5.3%
Other
62.8%
Higher Education
9.8%
Marketing and Advertising
8.7%
Internet
6.5%
Information Technology and Services
6.5%
Computer Software
6.5%
Other
62.0%
Discussions
how make active track powerfull
2 Comments
BM
setup triggers and enable screenshots if neededRead more
Can I capture passwords or keystrokes with ActivTrak?
1 Comment
JJ
No, but it can take screenshots of activityRead more
RescueTime has no discussions with answers
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