Hubstaff vs actiTIME

Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Employee Monitoring Software Tools (2026) and The 11 Best Time Tracking Software (2026). Last verified June 26, 2026.

The short answer

Hubstaff ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #10) for HR managers and business owners tracking remote and hybrid employee productivity / Agencies and teams billing and tracking hours. Combines time tracking, GPS, and payroll, making it perfect for managing distributed and field teams.

At a glance

HubstaffactiTIME
Top 11 rank#3 / The 11 Best Employee Monitoring Software Tools (2026)#10 / The 11 Best Time Tracking Software (2026)
Score (out of 9.4)8.87.3
Best forTime tracking and payrollBest for simple timesheets
Pricing$ ($7 to $10/user/mo)$ ($6 to $7/user/mo)
HQFishers, USAToronto, Canada
Founded20122004

Hubstaff

Combines time tracking, GPS, and payroll, making it perfect for managing distributed and field teams.

hubstaff.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Employee Monitoring Software Tools (2026)

actiTIME

A straightforward, classic timesheet tool for managing projects and employee work hours.

www.actitime.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Time Tracking Software (2026)

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