ActivTrak Review
ActivTrak is a work intelligence and employee activity monitoring platform that tracks time, app and website usage, schedule adherence and productivity through a lightweight agent.
- Company size
- Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises1
- Pricing model
- Per user1
- Free trial
- Yes1
- Deployment
- Cloud1
Best for
- Employers that want published per-worker prices for activity and time tracking
- Operations and workforce teams measuring utilization, schedule adherence and capacity
- Organizations that prefer monitoring without screenshots by default
Not ideal for
- Buyers who need monthly billing (plans are annual)
- Teams above 50 licenses that do not want a paid support plan
How we evaluated ActivTrak
This review rests on the 22 facts this page shows, each checked against the source listed under “Sources”, most recently on . We did not test the product hands-on: the score uses only those verified facts, as our methodology explains; third-party ratings, where we quote them, never count in the score.
Our verdict
Plans run from $10 to $21 per worker a month on annual contracts, with a free plan for 3 workers and a 14-day trial; it is SOC 2 Type 2 certified.
Strengths
Published prices and free tier
Free for up to 3 workers; paid plans from $10 to $21 per worker a month billed annually; 14-day trial of the full bundle.
Evidence: Free plan: Yes1
Privacy controls
Screenshots only through an optional add-on and alarm conditions, role-based permissions and personal insights for employees.
Evidence: Screenshots and screen recording: Yes2
Identity and API
SSO and MFA, SCIM user management and the ActivConnect API with BI templates.
Evidence: Single sign-on: Yes1
SOC 2 Type 2
ActivTrak states it is a certified SOC 2 Type 2 compliant platform.
Evidence: SOC 2 Type II: Yes1
Weaknesses
Annual contracts only
All plans are billed on an annual contract; monthly payment plans are not offered.
Evidence: Contract term: Annual1
Paid add-ons
AI Insights, data history, Screen Details and the ActivConnect API are add-ons, and a paid support plan is required above 50 licenses.
Evidence
Extra costs: AI Insights add-on (+$4 per worker a month), Data History add-on ($1 per worker a month), Screen Details add-on, ActivConnect API add-on, Paid support plan required above 50 licenses1
Price at a glance
ActivTrak cost at 10 to 100 employees
- Work Activity Tracking$10/user/mo
- Workforce Management$15/user/mo
- Productivity Optimization$17/user/mo
- Workflow$21/user/mo
| Employees | Work Activity Tracking | Workforce Management | Productivity Optimization | Workflow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $100/mo | $150/mo | $170/mo | $210/mo |
| 25 | $250/mo | $375/mo | $425/mo | $525/mo |
| 50 | $500/mo | $750/mo | $850/mo | $1,050/mo |
| 100 | $1,000/mo | $1,500/mo | $1,700/mo | $2,100/mo |
Monthly cost at each plan’s annual-billing rate, before add-ons and taxes, from the published price model of each plan.
Quick answers
- How much does ActivTrak cost?
- Work Activity Tracking is $10, Workforce Management $15, Productivity Optimization $17 and Workflow $21 per worker a month, billed annually.
- Does ActivTrak have a free plan?
- Yes, for up to 3 workers with limited functionality, and a 14-day free trial of the full bundle.Based on Free plan: Yes1
- Can I pay ActivTrak monthly?
- No. ActivTrak currently offers annual plans only, with multi-year discounts.Based on Contract term: Annual1
- Does ActivTrak take screenshots?
- Not by default; screenshots come with the optional Screen Details add-on and only on configured alarm conditions.Based on Screenshots and screen recording: Yes2
Coverage of core employee monitoring capabilities
Each core capability we evaluate in Employee Monitoring, checked against ActivTrak’s own documentation. “Not verified yet” means we have not confirmed it either way, not that it is missing.
8 verified of 9 core capabilities
Specifications
Product
Where it ranks
- #1 of 3 scoredEmployee Monitoring
- #1 of 1 scoredEmployee Monitoring for Enterprises
- #1 of 1 scoredFree Employee Monitoring
- #1 of 1 scoredEmployee Monitoring for Mid-Sized Companies
- #1 of 1 scoredEmployee Monitoring for Small Business
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Security and compliance
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ActivTrak: frequently asked questions
Is ActivTrak SOC 2 compliant?
Yes. ActivTrak states it is a certified SOC 2 Type 2 compliant platform.
What is ActivTrak used for?
ActivTrak is an employee monitoring product built for small businesses, mid-market companies, and enterprises. Its modules include Work Activity Tracking, Workforce Management, Productivity Optimization, AI Insights, and Workflow.
What are the best alternatives to ActivTrak?
In our employee monitoring ranking, the highest-scored products other than ActivTrak are Hubstaff and Clockify. Compared side by side, by reason to switch: ActivTrak alternatives.
Which is better, ActivTrak or Teramind?
It depends on the team. Choose ActivTrak if: you want a free plan for up to 3 workers. Choose Teramind if: you need data loss prevention and USB exfiltration blocking. The full comparison: ActivTrak vs Teramind.
What are the pros and cons of ActivTrak?
Strengths documented on the vendor’s own pages: published prices and free tier, privacy controls, and identity and API. It is less suited to buyers who need monthly billing (plans are annual) and teams above 50 licenses that do not want a paid support plan.
Does ActivTrak have an API?
Yes, as a paid add-on. ActivTrak offers an API, with webhooks for event updates.
What does ActivTrak integrate with?
ActivTrak documents integrations, including Workday, ADP, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and 6 more. Every documented connection: ActivTrak integrations.
Is ActivTrak good for small businesses?
ActivTrak lists small businesses among the company sizes it is built for (small businesses, mid-market companies, and enterprises); for 10 employees its list prices come to $100 a month. It ranks #1 of 1 in our employee monitoring for small businesses.
How this page was made
What it is built from
22 verified facts, each checked against the vendor's own pages or another primary source, most recently on Oct 24, 2026.
Method
Scored and compared with the LeadChange methodology, version 1.5. Read the methodology
Independent review
Our independent review of Oct 30, 2026 asked for changes. How we review
Hands-on testing
We have not tested ActivTrak hands-on: this page uses public information only.
Who made it
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Sources
The 4 pages this page's facts come from, with the day we last checked each one. The numbers beside the figures above link here.
Quotes from the sources
- ActivTrak activtrak.com/pricing“Work Activity Tracking $10 worker/month billed annually” “Ensure adherence to working hours and technology policies. Small businesses”
- ActivTrak activtrak.com/security“Privacy compliance support helps to ensure businesses are compliant with regulations like GDPR, CCPA and HIPAA.”
- ActivTrak activtrak.com/support“24×7 access to our Help Center and convenient weekday email and chat support” “Live Chat Support: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. CT”
- ActivTrak activtrak.com/product/integrations“Seamlessly connect ActivTrak with the tools that drive your business”
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