Compare Hubstaff and RescueTime 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (62.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.99 2 user minumum Per Month
Free
Hubstaff
Star Rating
(2,208)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.99 2 user minumum Per Month
Free Trial is available
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 Hubstaff excels in providing a straightforward and efficient time tracking experience, with users appreciating its easy time tracking and detailed reports. One user noted that it "gives me real data" without unnecessary features, making it a practical choice for those who want to focus on productivity.
- Users say that RescueTime offers unique features like automatic time tracking and distraction blocking, which help enhance focus. Reviewers highlighted its ability to run in the background and provide timely reports, stating that it "captures time used on a particular app" effectively.
- According to verified reviews, Hubstaff's implementation process is praised for its quick setup, with users mentioning that the onboarding was intuitive and seamless. This ease of setup is a significant advantage for teams looking to get started without delays.
- Reviewers mention that while RescueTime has evolved positively over the years, some users still find it challenging to align with their specific workflow needs. However, they appreciate features like Guided Focus Sessions that help improve productivity.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Hubstaff provides robust support and user management features, with a focus on employee records and project time tracking. Users find it particularly helpful for budgeting and forecasting, making it a strong choice for finance teams.
- Users report that RescueTime's reporting capabilities are impressive, with a focus on analyzing work sessions. However, Hubstaff slightly edges out in overall user satisfaction, as reflected in its higher G2 Score, indicating a more favorable reception among a larger user base.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Hubstaff
Starter
$4.99
2 user minumum Per Month
- Time tracking
- Timesheets
- Activity levels
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
Hubstaff
Free Trial is available
RescueTime
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,481
8.6
84
Ease of Use
9.0
2,015
8.7
84
Ease of Setup
9.1
1,312
8.3
9
Ease of Admin
8.6
575
8.3
5
Quality of Support
8.9
1,300
8.1
34
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
557
7.3
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
1,468
6.7
81
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
Not enough data
Logistics
9.1
294
Not enough data
9.0
291
Not enough data
9.0
284
Not enough data
Management
9.0
284
Not enough data
9.0
283
Not enough data
8.9
288
Not enough data
9.2
286
Not enough data
9.2
285
Not enough data
9.2
286
Not enough data
9.1
281
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.9
282
Not enough data
9.0
280
Not enough data
9.0
286
Not enough data
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
107
Not enough data
9.2
105
Not enough data
9.0
103
Not enough data
9.0
107
Not enough data
Management
9.0
104
Not enough data
8.9
101
Not enough data
8.9
103
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
101
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.9
20
Not enough data
9.3
21
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
92
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
Generative AI
7.5
245
Not enough data
7.6
247
Not enough data
7.5
246
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.8
643
Not enough data
9.0
657
Not enough data
8.1
591
Not enough data
8.9
682
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Logging
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
561
Not enough data
8.1
538
Not enough data
8.2
554
Not enough data
Feedback
8.7
616
Not enough data
8.6
558
Not enough data
Productivity - Employee Monitoring
9.1
264
Not enough data
9.3
268
Not enough data
8.9
259
Not enough data
8.6
255
Not enough data
Time Tracking
9.2
986
8.2
32
9.3
1002
8.6
50
8.9
886
7.6
18
Client Invoicing
8.5
736
Feature Not Available
8.4
731
Feature Not Available
8.5
727
Feature Not Available
Mobile Time Tracking
9.0
910
9.2
56
Administration
8.6
791
Feature Not Available
8.9
794
Feature Not Available
8.7
773
8.4
17
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.0
820
8.1
8
Platform
9.0
871
9.3
23
8.4
729
7.4
17
8.7
726
Feature Not Available
9.0
857
9.0
21
8.5
739
7.5
19
8.3
725
Feature Not Available
Platform
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
131
Not enough data
9.1
129
Not enough data
9.1
133
Not enough data
9.1
129
Not enough data
Workforce Management Platform Features
8.6
118
Not enough data
8.9
122
Not enough data
9.4
127
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
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Hubstaff and RescueTime are categorized as Time Tracking
Unique Categories
Hubstaff is categorized as Contractor Payments, Contractor Management, Absence Management, Project Cost Management, Time & Attendance, Employee Scheduling, Workforce Management, Payroll, Employee Monitoring, and Workflow Management
RescueTime has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Hubstaff
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
15.4%
Computer Software
14.4%
Marketing and Advertising
8.3%
Real Estate
3.5%
Accounting
3.2%
Other
55.1%
Higher Education
9.8%
Marketing and Advertising
8.7%
Computer Software
6.5%
Information Technology and Services
6.5%
Internet
6.5%
Other
62.0%
Discussions
Is Hubstaff legal?
5 Comments
BS
Yes, it is.Read 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
RescueTime has no discussions with answers
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