ActivTrak vs DeskTime
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Employee Monitoring Software Tools (2026). Last verified June 26, 2026.
The short answer
ActivTrak ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #8) for HR managers and business owners tracking remote and hybrid employee productivity. Top choice for its focus on productivity analytics and strong privacy controls, fostering a trust-based environment.
At a glance
| ActivTrak | DeskTime | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Employee Monitoring Software Tools (2026) | #8 / The 11 Best Employee Monitoring Software Tools (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.2 | 7.8 |
| Best for | Balanced productivity analytics | Simple automated time tracking |
| Pricing | $$ ($10 to $17/user/mo) | $ ($7 to $10/user/mo) |
| HQ | Austin, USA | Riga, Latvia |
| Founded | 2012 | 2011 |
ActivTrak
Top choice for its focus on productivity analytics and strong privacy controls, fostering a trust-based environment.
www.activtrak.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Monitoring Software Tools (2026)
DeskTime
A user-friendly, automatic time tracker that gives a clear overview of time spent.
desktime.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Monitoring Software Tools (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.