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Best Hubstaff Alternatives

3 products that do the same job as Hubstaff, with similarity scores and published prices.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 12 sources, facts checked

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Hubstaff alternatives, closest first

  1. TeramindSimilarity 60
  2. ActivTrakSimilarity 30
  3. ClockifySimilarity 90

Hubstaff alternatives, closest first

Products built for the same job come first, then products that also cover it, each group by similarity: the share of categories (50%), company sizes served (30%) and pricing model (20%) a product shares with Hubstaff.

Built for the same job

  1. Teramind

    vs Hubstaff: Teramind: prices published for other plans; Hubstaff: from $4.99/user/mo (billed annually). Not scored yet in Employee Monitoring; Hubstaff scores 8.9.

    Similarity60 of 100
  2. ActivTrak

    vs Hubstaff: From $250 vs $124.75 a month at 25 employees (starting prices). Employee Monitoring score 9.5 vs 8.9.

    Similarity30 of 100

    From $10/user/mo1

Also cover what Hubstaff does

  1. Clockify

    vs Hubstaff: From $199.75 vs $124.75 a month at 25 employees (starting prices). Employee Monitoring score 8.3 vs 8.9.

    Similarity90 of 100

    From $7.99/user/mo (Pro plan, billed annually)2

Why buyers look beyond Hubstaff

  1. Add-ons per seat

    Insights, extra screenshots, locations, data retention and the silent app are paid add-ons; Enterprise includes Insights, locations and the silent app.

  2. Integrations by plan

    Grow includes one integration; unlimited integrations start on Team.

Hubstaff vs its closest alternatives

Employee Monitoring comparison: LeadChange Score, pricing and verified features
ProductScoreStarting price per employee1–3Pricing modelFree trialAPISOC 2 Type IIMobile apps4,11
Hubstaff38.9$4.99/user/mo (billed annually)Per userYesYesYesiOS, Android
Teramind5–8Not scoredSee plansPer userYesYesYesNot verified
ActivTrak19.5$10/user/moPer userYesYesYesNot verified
Clockify2,9,10Scored 9.7/10 in Project Time Tracking & Timesheets on its own page8.3$7.99/user/mo (billed annually)Per userYesYesYesiOS, Android

Not verified = we have no sourced value for it yet.

Alternatives to similar products

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Hubstaff?

Among products built for the same job in Employee Monitoring, the closest to Hubstaff are Teramind (60% similar), ActivTrak (30% similar), and Clockify (90% similar), by the categories, company sizes and pricing model they share. Teramind vs Hubstaff: Teramind: prices published for other plans; Hubstaff: from $4.99/user/mo (billed annually). Not scored yet in Employee Monitoring; Hubstaff scores 8.9.

Which Hubstaff alternatives publish their prices?

Of the alternatives to Hubstaff, Teramind, ActivTrak, and Clockify publish list prices for at least one plan. Hubstaff publishes its prices too.

Which Hubstaff alternative scores highest?

ActivTrak scores highest at 9.5/10, 30% similar to Hubstaff; Hubstaff scores 8.9. Closest to Hubstaff: Teramind (60% similar).

Is there a free alternative to Hubstaff?

Among the alternatives to Hubstaff, ActivTrak and Clockify list a free plan, with limits on users or features.

Why do teams look for Hubstaff alternatives?

The fit limits documented for Hubstaff: add-ons per seat and integrations by plan. The “Why buyers look beyond Hubstaff” section explains each one from its source.

Which Hubstaff alternatives integrate with Jira?

Teramind and Clockify list Jira among their notable integrations, like Hubstaff.

Which Hubstaff alternatives offer a free trial?

Of the alternatives to Hubstaff, Teramind, ActivTrak, and Clockify list a free trial, as Hubstaff does.

Is ActivTrak better than Hubstaff?

ActivTrak scores 9.5/10 in Employee Monitoring against 8.9 for Hubstaff; which fits better depends on your headcount, budget and the modules you need. Feature by feature: Hubstaff vs ActivTrak.

How this page was made

  • What it is built from

    24 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 Hubstaff hands-on: this page uses public information only.

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Sources

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Quotes from the sources
  1. ActivTrak activtrak.com/pricing“Work Activity Tracking $10 worker/month billed annually” “The free trial gives you access to the full version of the Workforce Management + Productivity Optimization plan bundle (and Screen Details Add-on for selected use cases) for 14 days.”
  2. Clockify clockify.me/pricing“US$ 11.99 per seat /month billed annually (or US$14.99 if billed monthly)” “US$ 3.99 per seat /month billed annually (or US$4.99 if billed monthly)”
  3. Hubstaff hubstaff.com/pricing“Starter $4 99 / seat / mo 2 seat minimum.” “Sign up for a free 14-day trial. No credit card required. 30-day money-back guarantee.”
  4. Hubstaff hubstaff.com/download“Our lightweight mobile time tracking app for iOS and Android helps you increase efficiency for teams on the move”
  5. Teramind knowledge.teramind.co/en/articles/12637139-how-is-teramind-licensed“Teramind uses user-based licensing, meaning each unique user being monitored consumes one license.”
  6. Teramind teramind.co/solutions/employee-monitoring“No credit card required”
  7. Teramind teramind.co/integrations“Utilize Teramind’s robust API to leverage user analytics and build custom integrations tailored to your needs.” “ITSM Integrations ServiceNow SIEM Integrations Splunk ArcSight IBM QRadar”
  8. Teramind knowledge.teramind.co/en/articles/12636586-does-teramind-have-certification-for-gdpr-hipaa-soc-soc2-iso-pci-dss-etc“Teramind holds its own security credentials with ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 Type II compliance.”
  9. Clockify clockify.me/features/activity-monitoring“7-day free trial · No credit card required”
  10. Clockify cake.com/security“An annual audit that demonstrates our ongoing commitment to security and data privacy.”
  11. Clockify clockify.me/apps“Chrome • Firefox • Edge • Mac • Windows • Linux • Android • iOS”
  12. Clockify clockify.me/integrations“Connect Clockify with other apps using our native integrations.”

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