The main ActivTrak alternatives are BirdsEye, Insightful, Time Doctor, Hubstaff, DeskTime and Teramind. Teams usually look elsewhere because ActivTrak bills annually only, sells screenshots as an add-on and lists no project time tracking on its pricing page. The right replacement depends on whether you want workforce analytics, which ActivTrak does well, or time tracking with attendance and projects.
Key takeaways
- ActivTrak's paid plans are annual only, and screenshots are an add-on.
- For timesheets, attendance and projects, look at BirdsEye or DeskTime.
- For analytics at scale, Insightful is the closest match.
- Check what each entry plan includes before you compare prices.
What does ActivTrak cost?
| Plan | Price per user per month | Data history | Screenshots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0, for up to 3 users | 30 days | Not included |
| Work Activity Tracking | $10, billed annually. Advertised from $7 on a three-year term | 6 months | Sold as an add-on |
| Workforce Management | $15, billed annually | 6 months | Sold as an add-on |
| Productivity Optimization | $17, billed annually | 1 year | Not listed |
| Workflow | $21, billed annually | Not listed | Not listed |
All paid plans are on annual contracts. Longer data history is an add-on at $1 per user per month. Figures are from ActivTrak's pricing page.
Why do teams look for an ActivTrak alternative?
Annual billing only
There is no month-to-month option on paid plans.
Screenshots cost extra
They are sold as an add-on to the lower plans.
No project time
The pricing page lists no project or task time tracking.
Analytics, not timesheets
It measures patterns across a company more than hours for payroll.
What does ActivTrak do well?
It is fair to say what you would give up.
ActivTrak's strengths
- A free plan for up to three people
- Productivity and utilization analytics, with location insights
- Enterprise integrations such as Microsoft Entra ID and SCIM
If you want to understand how work happens across a large organization, and you do not need timesheets, ActivTrak may still be the right tool. See what is workforce analytics?
How do the alternatives compare?
| Tool | Entry price per user per month | Screenshots | Attendance and leave | Free plan or trial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BirdsEye | $5 billed annually, $6 monthly | Every plan, with blur | Every plan | 14-day free trial, no card |
| Insightful | $8 billed annually, $10 monthly | Included. On-demand and high-frequency captures are paid add-ons | Time and attendance included | Free trial |
| Time Doctor | $6.67 billed annually, $8 monthly | Every plan | From Standard, $11.67 | 14-day free trial |
| Hubstaff | $4.99 billed annually, $7 monthly | Monthly caps on Starter and Grow, unlimited on Team | Time off and scheduling on Team, $10 | 14-day free trial |
| DeskTime | $6.42 billed annually, $7 monthly | Premium plan, $9.17 | Absence calendar. Shift scheduling on Premium | 14-day free trial |
| Teramind | About $14 to $15 in 2026 reviews. The vendor asks you to contact sales | Screen recording and live view | Not its focus | Trial available |
- Hubstaff$4.99
- BirdsEye$5
- DeskTime$6.42
- Time Doctor$6.67
- Insightful$8
- ActivTrak$10
- TeramindAbout $14
List prices per user per month on annual billing, checked on 11 November 2026.
Entry plans are not equivalent. Check what each one includes before you compare the numbers.
Which alternative fits which need?
BirdsEye: for time tracking, attendance and projects
BirdsEye records working time, applications, website domains and idle time automatically, with screenshots at random intervals on every plan and blur you control. Attendance, leave and a holiday calendar are included from the $5 Starter plan. Projects, hour budgets and Jira worklogs come with Team at $8. Billing is monthly or annual.
Tracking runs only inside working hours, and each employee can see the rules in force. BirdsEye has less analytics depth than ActivTrak, no location insights and one integration, Jira. Its desktop agent is Windows first. See BirdsEye vs ActivTrak.
Insightful: for the closest analytics match
Insightful is also a workforce analytics product, with time and attendance and project time included. Its Analytics plan starts at $8 per seat on annual billing, with monthly billing available. Insightful includes screenshots and sells on-demand and high-frequency captures as paid add-ons. Its upper plan is sold from 50 seats. See BirdsEye vs ActivTrak vs Insightful.
Time Doctor and Hubstaff: for payroll and outsourcing
Both pair time tracking with payroll. Time Doctor starts at $6.67 and puts usage reports, attendance and payroll on its Standard plan. Hubstaff starts at $4.99 with a two-seat minimum, and adds GPS and invoicing. Hubstaff caps screenshots each month on its Starter and Grow plans and removes the cap on Team. See Time Doctor alternatives and Hubstaff alternatives.
DeskTime: for simple automatic tracking
DeskTime tracks time and applications automatically from $6.42. DeskTime includes screenshots on its Premium plan at $9.17. It has apps for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android.
Teramind: for security
Teramind is a security product with data loss prevention. It starts at about $14, according to 2026 reviews, with a five-seat minimum. It is the wrong tool for ordinary time tracking. See BirdsEye vs ActivTrak vs Teramind.
How do you choose?
Start from what you need
- Timesheets, attendance and project hours
- BirdsEye or DeskTime
- Workforce analytics at scale
- ActivTrak or Insightful
- Payroll in the same product
- Time Doctor or Hubstaff
- Monthly billing
- Any of the alternatives except ActivTrak
- Screenshots in the base price
- BirdsEye or Time Doctor
- Security and data loss prevention
- Teramind
How do you switch from ActivTrak?
Check your contract end date
ActivTrak is on annual contracts, so plan the change around renewal.
Export what you rely on
Reports and history you may need later.
List what you actually use
Dashboards, alerts, integrations. Most teams use fewer than they pay for.
Trial the replacement with one team
Two weeks, alongside ActivTrak.
Tell employees what changes
Above all what will be recorded. Use the announcement plan.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free alternative to ActivTrak?
ActivTrak has a free plan for three people and a 14-day trial of its paid plans. Among timer-based tools, Clockify has a free plan for up to five people and a 7-day trial of Pro. BirdsEye has no free plan and is free for 14 days.
What is the cheapest ActivTrak alternative?
BirdsEye starts at $5 per user per month on annual billing with no seat minimum. Hubstaff starts at $4.99 with a two-seat minimum.
Which ActivTrak alternative has monthly billing?
BirdsEye, Insightful's entry plan, Time Doctor, Hubstaff and DeskTime all offer monthly billing. ActivTrak's paid plans are annual only.
Does ActivTrak track time against projects?
Its pricing page lists no project time tracking. If you need hours by project or client, choose a time tracker such as BirdsEye, Hubstaff or Time Doctor.