18.0
ActivTrak is a workforce analytics and intelligence SaaS platform that analyzes digital work activity data to help improve how people work in office or remotely.
Free planWebAPIExtension
Best Employee Desktop Monitoring Software in 2026
Employee desktop monitoring tools let organisations observe computer use, time worked and idle intervals. Feature sets vary, with options such as activity logs, screen capture and controls for retaining data. Use the chart to compare free plans, trials, starting prices and desktop coverage. If Android access matters for a phone or tablet, confirm that the product offers an Android app and check which monitoring…
27.7
HiveDesk Contact Center WFM is cloud software for scheduling and tracking contact center work.
iOSWebAPI
37.3
Monitask is employee monitoring and time-tracking software with automatic timesheets, reports, and workstation screenshots.
AndroidiOSWeb
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DeskTime
DeskTime is automatic time tracking and management software for teams, available on desktop, mobile and web.
AndroidiOSWebLinux7.2From $6.42 a month - 5
Insightful
Insightful provides workforce analytics for organizations seeking visibility into productivity, remote work, and work habits.
WebAPILinuxmacOS7.0 - 6
SentryPC
AndroidWebmacOSWindows7.0From $69.95 a year - 7
Hubstaff
Hubstaff is a time and project tracking application for web, desktop, and mobile.
AndroidiOSWebWindows6.8From $7 a month - 8
eMonitor
eMonitor provides workforce insights into productivity, attendance, application usage, and compliance through a consent-based monitoring framework.
WebAPILinuxmacOS6.7From $3.90 a month - 9
Kickidler
Kickidler, described by its maker as KeepActive, is workforce analytics software for tracking work time, employee activity, and operational risk.
APILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted6.7From $11 a month - 10
Time Doctor
Time Doctor provides workforce visibility, time tracking, productivity insights, and analytics for distributed teams.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.7 - 11
WorkTime
Free planWebmacOSWindows6.6From $6.99 a month - 12
Teramind Data Loss Prevention
Teramind Data Loss Prevention is part of an insider risk management, data loss prevention, and workforce analytics platform for organizations.
WebAPILinuxmacOS6.5 - 13
EmpMonitor
AndroidiOSWebLinux6.4From $3 a month - 14
scrin.io
Free planWebLinuxmacOSWindows6.0Free plan - 15
InterGuard
AndroidiOSWebmacOS5.6 - 16
Cattr
AndroidiOSWebLinux5.3 - 17
CleverControl
WebmacOSWindows5.1 - 18
Controlio
WebmacOSWindows5.1 - 19
PC Watch
Web4.8 - 20
LumOffice
WebWindows4.7
Choosing well
Compare plans and trials
A free plan is available from products such as ActivTrak and Cattr. Other services provide trials instead, including Controlio, DeskTime, eMonitor, EmpMonitor, HiveDesk Contact Center WFM, Hubstaff and Insightful.
Check whether a stated starting price is tied to annual billing. Controlio, DeskTime, eMonitor, EmpMonitor, Hubstaff and Insightful show annual starting prices, while HiveDesk Contact Center WFM lists a starting price without that note.
Match activity controls to your needs
Before selecting a product, review its activity logs, idle sensing and screen-capture options. These controls show different parts of computer use and may not be included in the same plan.
Data retention is another comparison point. Look for the retention period and the plan conditions that apply to stored monitoring data.
Check desktop and phone support
Products in this category can cover web, Windows, macOS and Linux, with Android and iOS support also appearing across the category. Confirm the exact platforms for the product you are considering.
CleverControl is shown for macOS, web and Windows. InterGuard is shown for Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows. If you need phone monitoring, verify the Android app and its feature coverage directly.
Read the paid starting point
Paid starting prices shown in the chart range from EmpMonitor at $3/user/mo (annual) to Insightful at $8/user/mo (annual). InterGuard does not show a starting figure; its price must be obtained by requesting a quote.
Use a trial to test activity tracking, idle detection, recording and retention on your own setup before moving to a paid plan.
Questions people ask
Which employee monitoring tools have a free plan?
ActivTrak and Cattr list free plans. Kickidler also lists a free plan, while its pricing model is marked paid.
Which products offer a free trial?
ActivTrak, Controlio, DeskTime, eMonitor, EmpMonitor, HiveDesk Contact Center WFM, Hubstaff and Insightful list trials with periods shown in their pricing notes.
Is there an Android app?
Android support is listed for InterGuard. Check the product page for other services, since platform coverage can differ.
Which monitoring capabilities can I compare?
Alongside pricing and desktop platforms, the chart covers activity tracking, idle detection, screen recording and data-retention details.
Which service lists pricing on request?
InterGuard shows no starting price; you need to request its pricing.