Compare Hubstaff and Time Doctor 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (65.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.99 2 user minumum Per Month
$6.70 1 User 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 plansTime Doctor
Star Rating
(478)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.70 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 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" and "easy tracking" features that save time and enhance focus. This simplicity is a significant advantage for teams looking for efficient solutions without unnecessary complexity.
- Users say that Time Doctor offers a unique approach to team monitoring, allowing managers to oversee productivity without micromanaging. Reviewers highlight its effectiveness in tracking hours and identifying unproductive time, which aids in budgeting and project management, making it a valuable tool for clarity in task management.
- According to verified reviews, Hubstaff's setup process is noted for being quick and user-friendly, which is a crucial factor for teams needing to implement a time tracking solution rapidly. Users appreciate the ease of getting started, which can significantly reduce downtime during the transition to a new tool.
- Reviewers mention that Time Doctor is particularly intuitive, requiring minimal training for new users. This ease of use is a strong selling point for small businesses that may not have extensive resources for onboarding, allowing teams to adopt the software seamlessly.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both products have similar star ratings, Hubstaff's higher G2 Score reflects a broader satisfaction among users, particularly in areas like reporting and project accounting. Users find Hubstaff's detailed reports helpful for making informed decisions, which can be a game-changer for businesses focused on data-driven strategies.
- Users report that Time Doctor shines in its ability to provide clear visibility into hours spent across projects, which is essential for effective time management. This feature is particularly beneficial for teams that need to track billable hours accurately, ensuring that they can manage client expectations and project budgets effectively.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Hubstaff
Starter
$4.99
2 user minumum Per Month
- Time tracking
- Timesheets
- Activity levels
Time Doctor
Basic
$6.70
1 User Per Month
Gain instant visibility into your remote or hybrid workforce.
- Automatic Time Tracking
- Projects & Tasks Tracking
- Timeline Report
Free Trial
Hubstaff
Free Trial is available
Time Doctor
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
1,495
8.8
364
Ease of Use
9.0
2,037
9.0
371
Ease of Setup
9.1
1,327
8.9
225
Ease of Admin
8.7
575
8.9
201
Quality of Support
8.9
1,312
8.8
329
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
557
9.1
196
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
1,480
8.4
360
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
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
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Cleaning
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
7.5
245
Feature Not Available
7.6
247
Feature Not Available
7.5
246
Feature Not Available
Monitoring
8.8
643
8.7
176
9.0
657
8.9
194
8.1
591
8.4
147
8.9
683
9.2
197
Feature Not Available
8.3
134
Activity Monitoring - Employee Monitoring
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.7
561
8.6
154
8.1
538
Feature Not Available
8.2
554
Feature Not Available
Feedback
8.6
558
8.8
46
Productivity Analytics - Employee Monitoring
9.1
265
9.0
26
9.3
269
9.2
26
8.9
259
7.9
24
8.6
256
8.1
23
Time Tracking
9.2
992
9.0
251
9.3
1008
9.2
267
8.9
887
8.8
191
Client Invoicing
8.5
734
8.2
145
8.4
729
8.5
134
8.5
727
8.3
136
Mobile Time Tracking
9.0
910
9.1
238
Administration
8.6
791
8.6
166
8.9
793
8.7
183
8.7
775
8.3
174
Feature Not Available
8.4
150
9.0
819
8.9
201
Platform
9.0
876
9.0
220
8.4
729
8.3
149
8.7
725
8.7
145
9.0
861
8.8
232
8.5
737
8.3
161
8.3
724
8.1
122
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 Time Doctor 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
Time Doctor is categorized as HR Analytics
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Hubstaff
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Time Doctor
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%
Marketing and Advertising
12.7%
Information Technology and Services
12.2%
Computer Software
9.2%
Real Estate
5.8%
Education Management
3.9%
Other
56.2%
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
Does time doctor take screenshots?
2 Comments
JJ
Yes, Time Doctor takes screenshots throughout the day of your daily activity.
Read more
How do you use the time Doctor app?
1 Comment
AS
It's the paid service. U can purchase it. and then install the time doctor on your machine.Read more
What potential employee 'hacks' can we look out for and how to pick up on these?
1 Comment
JW
Wiggling the mouse every minute or so will keep the idle time down. But that's a job in itself to keep up. Understanding the job, its duties, and a good...Read more
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