Compare Hubstaff and Insightful 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (57.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.99 2 user minumum Per Month
Starting at $6.40 Per Month
Hubstaff
Star Rating
(2,232)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.99 2 user minumum Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansInsightful
Star Rating
(298)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.40 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 providing straightforward time tracking and productivity monitoring, with users appreciating its "real data" approach and detailed reports that aid in decision-making. This focus on essential features makes it a reliable choice for businesses looking for efficiency.
- Users say Insightful stands out for its ease of use and robust reporting capabilities, making it a favorite for teams needing to track employee activity effectively. Reviewers have noted that the initial setup was very easy, which can be a significant advantage for teams looking to get started quickly.
- According to verified reviews, Hubstaff's implementation process is praised for its quick onboarding, with users highlighting how the intuitive setup saves time and allows for immediate productivity tracking. This can be particularly beneficial for small businesses that need to hit the ground running.
- Reviewers mention that while Insightful offers strong features for understanding team productivity, some users have switched from Hubstaff due to specific functionalities they found appealing, such as app usage tracking. This indicates that while Insightful has its strengths, it may not cater to all user needs as effectively as Hubstaff.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Hubstaff's comprehensive features for managing employee records and project time tracking are particularly beneficial for finance teams, as they cover a wide range of budgeting and forecasting efforts. This makes Hubstaff a strong contender for businesses that require detailed financial oversight.
- Users report that Insightful helps maintain accountability among hybrid teams, which is increasingly important in today's work environment. However, some users feel that Hubstaff's productivity tools, which keep them focused, provide a more direct approach to managing remote work effectively.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Hubstaff
Starter
$4.99
2 user minumum Per Month
- Time tracking
- Timesheets
- Activity levels
Insightful
Productivity Management
Starting at $6.40
Per Month
For teams that need a clear view of daily work to boost focus and team accountability.
- Stealth Mode
- Screenshots
- Real-Time Monitoring
Free Trial
Hubstaff
Free Trial is available
Insightful
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
1,495
9.0
230
Ease of Use
9.0
2,037
9.2
236
Ease of Setup
9.1
1,327
9.0
198
Ease of Admin
8.7
575
9.3
175
Quality of Support
8.9
1,312
9.2
225
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
557
9.3
168
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
1,480
9.4
212
Features by Category
Employee Self Service
9.2
273
Not enough data
8.9
266
Not enough data
8.4
270
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
275
Not enough data
9.0
269
Not enough data
8.6
268
Not enough data
8.5
259
Not enough data
8.3
260
Not enough data
8.4
260
Not enough data
9.1
256
Not enough data
8.4
252
Not enough data
8.4
250
Not enough data
Taxes
8.1
258
Not enough data
8.1
252
Not enough data
8.0
244
Not enough data
Integration
8.7
250
Not enough data
9.2
256
Not enough data
8.8
251
Not enough data
8.8
252
Not enough data
Platform
9.3
252
Not enough data
9.3
250
Not enough data
9.4
252
Not enough data
9.3
247
Not enough data
Automation
9.0
288
8.4
44
Logistics
9.1
294
9.0
49
9.0
291
8.6
46
9.0
284
8.3
46
Management
9.0
284
8.4
44
9.0
283
8.6
43
8.9
288
8.4
43
9.2
286
9.1
44
9.2
285
9.0
45
9.2
286
9.0
45
9.1
281
8.5
42
Monitoring
8.9
282
8.8
45
9.0
280
9.1
46
9.0
286
8.8
44
Cost Tracking
8.8
116
Not enough data
8.6
112
Not enough data
8.5
110
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
62
Not enough data
9.3
62
Not enough data
8.7
58
Not enough data
9.2
60
Not enough data
Platform Functionality
8.8
58
Not enough data
8.9
59
Not enough data
Platform Data
9.0
62
Not enough data
8.9
57
Not enough data
8.7
55
Not enough data
9.0
58
Not enough data
Setup
9.2
106
Not enough data
9.2
104
Not enough data
9.0
102
Not enough data
9.0
106
Not enough data
Management
9.0
103
Not enough data
8.9
100
Not enough data
8.9
102
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
100
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
9.3
19
Not enough data
9.3
19
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.6
91
Not enough data
9.2
89
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
Platform Performance
8.9
92
Not enough data
8.8
91
Not enough data
Platform Functionality
8.3
89
Not enough data
8.1
85
Not enough data
8.3
89
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
89
Not enough data
8.0
89
Not enough data
8.5
90
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.6
89
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.2
112
Not enough data
9.4
115
Not enough data
9.1
114
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.9
111
Not enough data
8.8
107
Not enough data
8.8
107
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
112
Not enough data
8.9
109
Not enough data
8.7
106
Not enough data
9.1
110
Not enough data
8.9
107
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.3
93
Not enough data
9.2
94
Not enough data
Platform Administration
9.1
93
Not enough data
9.2
90
Not enough data
9.3
90
Not enough data
Platform Payment Content
9.3
91
Not enough data
9.2
94
Not enough data
9.3
92
Not enough data
Reports
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
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
7.5
245
7.9
48
7.6
247
7.9
47
7.5
246
7.9
47
Monitoring
8.8
643
Feature Not Available
9.0
657
9.3
145
8.1
591
Feature Not Available
8.9
683
9.4
137
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Activity Monitoring - Employee Monitoring
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.7
561
Feature Not Available
8.1
538
Feature Not Available
8.2
554
Feature Not Available
Feedback
8.6
558
8.8
110
Productivity Analytics - Employee Monitoring
9.1
265
8.9
40
9.3
269
9.0
47
8.9
259
8.8
43
8.6
256
8.1
39
Time Tracking
9.2
992
Feature Not Available
9.3
1008
9.1
111
8.9
887
8.8
93
Client Invoicing
8.5
734
Feature Not Available
8.4
729
Feature Not Available
8.5
727
8.5
87
Mobile Time Tracking
9.0
910
Feature Not Available
Administration
8.6
791
Feature Not Available
8.9
793
Feature Not Available
8.7
775
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.0
819
9.2
122
Platform
9.0
876
9.2
131
8.4
729
8.4
90
8.7
725
Feature Not Available
9.0
861
9.2
129
8.5
737
Feature Not Available
8.3
724
Feature Not Available
Platform
8.7
131
Not enough data
8.6
127
Not enough data
8.7
126
Not enough data
9.2
130
Not enough data
9.2
130
Not enough data
9.1
128
Not enough data
9.1
132
Not enough data
9.1
128
Not enough data
Workforce Management Platform Features
8.6
117
Not enough data
8.9
121
Not enough data
9.4
126
Not enough data
8.8
118
Not enough data
8.4
118
Not enough data
8.7
115
Not enough data
9.1
119
Not enough data
9.1
115
Not enough data
8.6
114
Not enough data
8.7
114
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Hubstaff and Insightful are categorized as Time & Attendance, Time Tracking, and Employee Monitoring
Unique Categories
Hubstaff is categorized as Contractor Payments, Contractor Management, Absence Management, Project Cost Management, Employee Scheduling, Workforce Management, Payroll, and Workflow Management
Insightful is categorized as HR Analytics
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Hubstaff
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Insightful
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
15.5%
Computer Software
14.3%
Marketing and Advertising
8.1%
Real Estate
3.5%
Accounting
3.3%
Other
55.2%
Information Technology and Services
13.4%
Computer Software
10.3%
Outsourcing/Offshoring
5.7%
Marketing and Advertising
5.3%
Accounting
4.6%
Other
60.7%
Discussions
Is Hubstaff legal?
5 Comments
ER
If you own the computer and spell the police and the fact you use spyware to your clientsRead more
What is Hubstaff used for?
4 Comments
NG
Time tracking of employees, comes in very handy when your setup is WFHRead 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
How do you trick employee monitoring software?
1 Comment
HM
I am not sure I understand the question, if you are asking how to get employees on board with utilizing the software encourage them that it is for job...Read more
What is screen monitoring software?
1 Comment
HP
Screen monitoring software is a software that keeps running in the background of the operating system to observe what is being put up on the screen. Such...Read more
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