Hubstaff vs Time Doctor
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Hubstaff
Hourly and remote teams that want screenshots and activity data tied to tracked time, timesheets and payroll.
Time Doctor
Remote and distributed teams, including outsourced staff, that need screenshots and app usage tied to tracked hours.
Side by side
| Hubstaff | Time Doctor | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid from $4.99/seat/month (billed annually); 14-day free trial | Paid from $6.67/user/month (billed annually); 14-day free trial |
| G2 Rating | 4.4 (2,302 reviews) | 4.4 (491 reviews) |
| Best For | Hourly and remote teams that want screenshots and activity data tied to tracked time, timesheets and payroll. | Remote and distributed teams, including outsourced staff, that need screenshots and app usage tied to tracked hours. |
Pros and cons
Hubstaff
Pros
- Lowest annual entry price here at $4.99/seat/month
- Monitoring is tied to a visible timer by default
- Screenshot blurring on paid plans
- Payroll through Wise, PayPal, Payoneer and HRIS integrations on Team
Cons
- Screenshot and app/URL caps on Starter and Grow
- No video recording documented
- Silent App, Insights and extra screenshots are paid add-ons below Enterprise
Time Doctor
Pros
- Screenshots included from the $6.67 Basic plan
- Blur for screenshots and URL privacy levels
- Video recording available when needed
- 14-day trial of all Premium features, no credit card
Cons
- Web and app usage starts on Standard, not Basic
- Videos cannot be blurred
- Basic keeps only 3 months of history
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