Hubstaff tracks work hours, activity levels, and app usage for remote or hybrid teams, giving founders visibility into how time is spent without micromanaging manually. It fits businesses paying staff by the hour or needing accountability across a distributed team.
Key features
- Time and activity tracking with automated timesheets
- Optional screenshots and app tracking for accountability
- Project budgets and expense tracking on higher tiers
- Scheduling and attendance tracking for operations-heavy teams
Pricing
Hubstaff has no free plan but offers a 14-day free trial. The Starter plan is about $7 a user a month monthly, or about $5 a user annually. Grow is about $9 a user monthly, or about $7.50 annually. Team is about $12 a user monthly, or about $10 annually, adding scheduling and attendance tracking. Enterprise is about $25 a user monthly with custom setup and compliance support. Optional add-ons cost a few dollars more per user. Confirm current pricing on Hubstaff’s site.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Gives clear visibility into how a distributed team spends work hours | Per-user pricing adds up for larger teams |
| Scales from a small remote team to an operations-heavy organization | Screenshot and activity tracking can feel invasive if not communicated clearly to staff |
Who it’s for
Businesses managing remote or distributed teams, especially those paying by the hour, that need clear time tracking and accountability.
Who should skip it
A small, fully in-person team that already trusts informal time tracking may not need a dedicated monitoring tool.
How to get started
Start the 14-day free trial with your current team, be transparent with staff about what is tracked, and review the reports before deciding on a paid tier.
FAQ
Does Hubstaff take screenshots of employees’ screens?
Screenshot and activity tracking are available features that can be enabled, so it is worth communicating this clearly to your team before turning it on.
Is there a free plan?
No, Hubstaff does not offer a permanent free plan, only a 14-day free trial before you choose a paid tier.
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