DeskTime
Time tracking software
Employee monitoring software
Employee scheduling software
Time & attendance software
Time clock software
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- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
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$6.42 per user per month
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What is DeskTime
DeskTime is a time tracking and employee monitoring platform that records work time, application and website usage, and optional screenshots to support productivity analysis and payroll reporting. It is used by teams and service businesses that need visibility into time spent on tasks and computer-based work. The product combines automatic time tracking with manual time entry, project/task categorization, and reporting. It also includes scheduling and attendance-related features such as shifts, absences, and late/early indicators depending on configuration.
Automatic time tracking
DeskTime can track time automatically based on computer activity, reducing reliance on manual timers. It captures application and website usage data that can be categorized for reporting. This supports teams that want consistent time capture without requiring users to start and stop timers throughout the day.
Monitoring and productivity analytics
The platform provides visibility into how time is spent across apps, URLs, and projects, with configurable productivity classifications. Optional features such as screenshots and activity indicators support oversight for remote or distributed teams. These capabilities are more monitoring-oriented than many work management tools that focus primarily on tasks and collaboration.
Attendance and scheduling features
DeskTime includes functions for work schedules, absences, and time-related compliance workflows that complement time tracking. This can help organizations consolidate time tracking and basic attendance management in one system. Reporting can be used to support payroll preparation and internal audits.
Privacy and adoption concerns
Employee monitoring features (for example, screenshots and app/URL tracking) can raise privacy, legal, and cultural concerns depending on jurisdiction and company policy. Organizations often need clear consent processes, role-based access controls, and retention policies to deploy these features responsibly. These requirements can slow rollout and reduce employee acceptance.
Limited full workforce scheduling
While DeskTime supports schedules and absences, it is not designed as a full workforce management suite for complex shift planning. Scenarios such as multi-location coverage, advanced labor rules, and demand-based scheduling may require additional systems. Companies with heavy hourly staffing needs may find the scheduling depth insufficient.
Best fit for computer-based work
DeskTime’s core tracking relies on desktop activity, which can be less effective for mobile, field, or offline work. Teams that spend significant time away from a computer may need manual entry or complementary mobile-first tooling. This can reduce data completeness compared with environments where most work happens on managed desktops.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pro | $6.42 per user/month (billed annually); $7.00 per user/month (billed monthly) | Document title tracking; Productivity calculations; Calendar integrations; 14-day free trial available. |
| Premium | $9.17 per user/month (billed annually); $10.00 per user/month (billed monthly) | Automatic screenshots; Integrations & API; Shift scheduling; 14-day free trial available. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing (200+ users) | Everything in Premium plus: custom API on request; account manager; employee training; contact sales for pricing. |
Seller details
DeskTime
Riga, Latvia
2011
Private
https://desktime.com
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