Screenshots at $5
DeskTime includes screenshots on Premium, $9.17.
BirdsEye vs DeskTime
BirdsEye and DeskTime are both automatic time trackers. BirdsEye includes screenshots with blur, attendance and leave on its $5 plan. DeskTime starts at $6.42, and its screenshots, shift scheduling and integrations sit on the Premium plan at $9.17. DeskTime offers apps for Mac, iOS and Android.
BirdsEyeAutomatic time tracking with visible rules
from$5DeskTimeSimple automatic time tracking
from$6.42Prices and features were checked on 11 November 2026 against each vendor's public pages. BirdsEye is our product.
Why choose BirdsEye over DeskTime.
Jira worklogs that stay correct
BirdsEye updates or removes a worklog when its time entry changes.
Captures stop after hours
BirdsEye refuses scheduled and on-demand captures outside working hours.
Request a captureSunday, 21:14
DK
Daniel K.Engineering
Request captureRequest refusedOutside working hours. Nothing is captured.
Captures stop outside working hours
A manager's capture request on a Sunday is refused.
Jira issueTrackedIn JiraWorklog
WEB-214Checkout page copy
3h 20m3h 20mIn syncWEB-198Pricing table
APP-88Push notifications
APP-91Login screen
0h 50m0h 50mCreatedJira worklogs that follow edits
Edit or delete tracked time and the worklog is corrected.
DKDaniel K.Tuesday
09121518
Laptop4h 10m
Desktop6h 10m
1h 40m on both devices, counted once
Counted10h 20m8h 40m
Two devices, one total
Overlapping time is counted once.
BirdsEye vs DeskTime pricing.
What 25 people cost each month on the lowest plan with app tracking, screenshots and attendance, billed annually.
BirdsEye vs DeskTime: features compared.
| Feature | BirdsEye | DeskTime |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price per user per month | $5 billed annually, $6 monthly | $6.42 billed annually, $7 monthly |
| Minimum seats | None | None listed |
| Free plan or trial | 14-day free trial, no card | 14-day free trial |
| App and website tracking | Every plan | Included |
| Screenshots | Every plan, with blur | Premium plan, $9.17 |
| Attendance and leave | Every plan | Absence calendar. Shift scheduling on Premium |
| Projects and budgets | Projects on every plan, budgets on Team | Project tracking included |
| Jira and integrations | Issue picker and worklog reconciliation on Team | Integrations on Premium, Jira among them |
| Payroll and invoicing | No. Exports CSV for payroll and invoicing tools | Not listed |
| Apps | Windows agent, web dashboard, Android app for managers | Windows, Mac, iOS and Android |
BirdsEye or DeskTime: which should you choose?
Choose BirdsEye if
- You want screenshots without moving to a higher plan
- You report through Jira
- You want firm limits on when a capture can happen
Choose DeskTime if
- Your team works on Macs or needs mobile apps
- You plan shifts in the same tool
- You want the simplest possible setup
Where DeskTime is stronger
- Apps for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android
- Shift scheduling and an absence calendar
- A private time option for employees
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between BirdsEye and DeskTime?
BirdsEye and DeskTime are both automatic time trackers. BirdsEye includes screenshots with blur, attendance and leave on its $5 plan. DeskTime starts at $6.42, and its screenshots, shift scheduling and integrations sit on the Premium plan at $9.17. DeskTime offers apps for Mac, iOS and Android.
Is BirdsEye cheaper than DeskTime?
BirdsEye starts at $5 per user per month on annual billing and DeskTime at $6.42. For the lowest plan with app tracking, screenshots and attendance, BirdsEye is $5 and DeskTime is $9.17 on its Premium plan.
Does DeskTime take screenshots?
Yes. DeskTime includes screenshots on its Premium plan at $9.17. BirdsEye takes screenshots at random intervals on every plan, with light or heavy blur, and refuses captures outside working hours.
Is BirdsEye or DeskTime better for Jira?
BirdsEye lets people pick a Jira issue in the desktop agent and keeps Jira worklogs matched to tracked time, including after an entry is edited or deleted. DeskTime offers integrations, Jira among them, on its Premium plan.
Does BirdsEye or DeskTime have a free plan?
BirdsEye has no free plan. It has a 14-day free trial with no credit card. DeskTime has a 14-day free trial.
Sources and more comparisons
DeskTime is a trademark of its owner. BirdsEye is not affiliated with it. Vendors change prices and plans often, so confirm the details on their sites before you buy.
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