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Compare DeskTime and Hubstaff 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$7.00 1 User / Month
$4.99 2 user minumum Per Month
DeskTime
Star Rating
(401)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$7.00 1 User / Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansHubstaff
Star Rating
(1,643)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.99 2 user minumum Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Hubstaff excels in overall user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score of 81.57 compared to DeskTime's 57.97. Users appreciate Hubstaff's simple time tracking and activity monitoring features, which are particularly beneficial for remote teams.
- Users say that Hubstaff's implementation process is notably quick and intuitive, with many highlighting the easy setup that allows teams to start tracking time almost immediately. In contrast, while DeskTime also offers automatic time tracking, some users find it less straightforward to configure for their specific needs.
- Reviewers mention that Hubstaff provides robust features for monitoring productivity, allowing managers to see what their team is doing in real-time. This capability is a significant advantage for businesses looking to enhance accountability, whereas DeskTime focuses more on performance insights but may not offer the same level of real-time oversight.
- According to verified reviews, both products have similar star ratings of 4.5, but Hubstaff stands out with a much larger volume of reviews (1531 vs. 398 for DeskTime). This suggests that Hubstaff's user experiences are more widely shared and potentially more reliable.
- Users highlight that DeskTime's automatic tracking of active and idle time is a strong feature, providing valuable insights into employee productivity. However, some users feel that Hubstaff's ability to track time to specific projects and manage billable hours is more comprehensive, making it a better fit for project-based work.
- Reviewers note that while both platforms offer quality support, Hubstaff's support quality is slightly lower than DeskTime's, with users appreciating DeskTime's responsiveness. However, Hubstaff's overall user experience and feature set often outweigh this aspect for many users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
DeskTime
Pro
$7.00
1 User / Month
- Automatic time tracking
- App tracking
- Mobile app
Hubstaff
Starter
$4.99
2 user minumum Per Month
- Time tracking
- Timesheets
- Activity levels
Free Trial
DeskTime
Free Trial is available
Hubstaff
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
355
9.1
1,448
Ease of Use
9.1
359
9.0
1,504
Ease of Setup
9.3
263
9.1
1,275
Ease of Admin
9.1
222
8.6
568
Quality of Support
9.0
303
8.9
1,271
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
216
8.9
550
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
342
8.9
1,438
Features by Category
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
9.2
274
Not enough data
8.9
267
Not enough data
8.4
271
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
275
Not enough data
9.0
270
Not enough data
8.6
269
Not enough data
8.5
260
Not enough data
8.2
261
Not enough data
8.4
261
Not enough data
9.1
257
Not enough data
8.4
253
Not enough data
8.4
251
Taxes
Not enough data
8.0
259
Not enough data
8.0
253
Not enough data
8.0
245
Integration
Not enough data
8.7
251
Not enough data
9.2
256
Not enough data
8.8
252
Not enough data
8.8
253
Platform
Not enough data
9.3
253
Not enough data
9.3
251
Not enough data
9.4
253
Not enough data
9.3
248
Automation
8.4
87
9.0
287
Logistics
8.7
87
9.1
292
8.7
88
9.0
289
8.3
85
9.0
283
Management
8.4
87
9.0
283
8.6
88
9.0
281
8.5
86
8.9
286
9.0
94
9.2
285
9.0
91
9.2
284
8.9
93
9.2
284
Feature Not Available
9.0
279
Monitoring
Feature Not Available
8.9
281
8.7
90
9.0
279
Feature Not Available
9.0
284
Cost Tracking
Not enough data
8.8
116
Not enough data
8.6
111
Not enough data
8.5
110
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.7
61
Not enough data
9.3
61
Not enough data
8.7
58
Not enough data
9.2
59
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
58
Not enough data
8.9
58
Platform Data
Not enough data
9.0
59
Not enough data
8.9
56
Not enough data
8.7
55
Not enough data
9.0
58
Setup
Not enough data
9.2
105
Not enough data
9.2
104
Not enough data
9.0
102
Not enough data
9.0
105
Management
Not enough data
9.0
102
Not enough data
8.9
100
Not enough data
8.9
102
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.4
100
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
9.3
19
Not enough data
9.2
19
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
9.2
19
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
9.2
89
Not enough data
8.6
91
Platform Performance
Not enough data
8.9
91
Not enough data
8.8
91
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
89
Not enough data
8.1
85
Not enough data
8.3
89
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
89
Not enough data
8.0
89
Not enough data
8.5
90
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.6
89
Platform Basics
8.7
24
9.2
112
8.8
24
9.4
115
8.7
24
9.1
114
Platform Content
7.8
24
8.9
111
Feature Not Available
8.8
107
Feature Not Available
8.8
107
Platform Additional Functionality
7.8
24
8.9
112
8.4
24
8.9
109
Feature Not Available
8.7
106
8.3
23
9.1
110
Feature Not Available
8.9
107
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.3
92
Not enough data
9.2
94
Platform Administration
Not enough data
9.1
93
Not enough data
9.2
90
Not enough data
9.3
89
Platform Payment Content
Not enough data
9.3
91
Not enough data
9.2
93
Not enough data
9.3
91
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
7.5
246
Feature Not Available
7.6
248
Feature Not Available
7.5
247
Monitoring
9.0
209
8.8
644
9.3
216
9.0
658
Feature Not Available
8.1
592
9.0
201
8.9
678
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Logging
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.7
195
8.7
562
8.5
178
8.1
539
8.1
183
8.2
555
Feedback
8.8
200
8.7
614
8.5
180
8.6
559
Productivity - Employee Monitoring
9.0
76
9.1
263
9.0
78
9.3
268
Feature Not Available
8.9
259
7.8
68
8.6
255
Time Tracking
8.9
257
9.1
968
8.9
270
9.3
980
8.7
236
8.9
880
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
8.5
734
8.2
203
8.4
729
Feature Not Available
8.5
726
Mobile Time Tracking
8.7
240
9.0
899
Administration
Feature Not Available
8.6
787
Feature Not Available
8.9
790
Feature Not Available
8.7
770
8.6
204
Feature Not Available
8.9
237
9.0
819
Platform
8.8
239
9.0
858
8.0
190
8.4
729
8.3
191
8.7
726
8.9
247
9.0
847
8.2
197
8.5
737
Feature Not Available
8.3
725
Platform
Not enough data
8.8
132
Not enough data
8.6
128
Not enough data
8.8
127
Not enough data
9.2
131
Not enough data
9.2
130
Not enough data
9.1
129
Not enough data
9.1
131
Not enough data
9.1
129
Workforce Management Platform Features
Not enough data
8.6
118
Not enough data
8.9
122
Not enough data
9.4
125
Not enough data
8.8
119
Not enough data
8.4
118
Not enough data
8.7
115
Not enough data
9.1
119
Not enough data
9.1
116
Not enough data
8.6
115
Not enough data
8.7
115
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
DeskTime and Hubstaff are categorized as Time & Attendance, Employee Scheduling, Time Tracking, and Employee Monitoring
Unique Categories
DeskTime has no unique categories
Hubstaff is categorized as Contractor Payments, Contractor Management, Absence Management, Project Cost Management, Workforce Management, Payroll, and Workflow Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
DeskTime
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Hubstaff
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
22.0%
Computer Software
13.9%
Marketing and Advertising
8.3%
Financial Services
3.5%
Accounting
2.5%
Other
49.7%
Information Technology and Services
12.0%
Computer Software
11.7%
Marketing and Advertising
10.3%
Real Estate
4.3%
Consumer Services
3.5%
Other
58.2%
Discussions
What is the use of DeskTime app?
2 Comments
JM
The DeskTime app enables employees & contractors to easily track time worked and get accurate reports on productivity. It is designed for the employer and...Read more
What is the best way to usage time of app or a website?
2 Comments
WM
Both. I think of app and web app as a team. App tracks and web app analyzes or tracks when I am working from a new computer.Read more
What are the main features of employee tracking software?
2 Comments
MS
Activity tracking.
Idle time tracking.
Login/Logout tracking.
Work Scheduling.
Tracking reports.Read more
How does Hubstaff measure activity?
3 Comments
KJ
Activity measures how active users are on their mouse and keyboard.
51-100% You're in the zone. Way to go!
21-50% Depending on the work, this is a...Read more
What is Hubstaff used for?
3 Comments
NG
Time tracking of employees, comes in very handy when your setup is WFHRead more
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