hubstaff alternative

The Hubstaff alternative for teams that run on trust.

Hubstaff tracks a workforce, screenshots, activity scores, GPS, built for contractors and field teams. Agencies need accountability a different way, without the monitoring, and TrackingTime delivers it: project management included, a free plan, and lower prices at every tier.

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why switch

Why teams choose TrackingTime over Hubstaff.

Visibility built on trust. No screenshots, no productivity scores, no app/URL tracking, no GPS. Accurate hours and clear reporting come from data teams provide, not data taken from them, with no "buy-in" campaign needed to get people to accept being watched.

A free plan, with no add-on surprises. Hubstaff has no free plan, a 2-seat minimum, and charges extra for task management ($2.50), GPS ($3.33), screenshots and insights. TrackingTime is free for unlimited users, with project management included and no per-feature add-ons. Project management built in. Board, project timeline, a company-wide view of every project, task comments and files, with tracking in the same place. Hubstaff charges $2.50/seat just to add basic task management.

Built for client work. Invoicing, dedicated retainer tracking, approvals and unlimited external client logins, the tools agencies bill and report with. Hubstaff is built to monitor and pay a workforce, not to run client-facing projects. Lower cost, top to bottom. TrackingTime costs less at every tier, and its Business plan ($12) runs less than half of Hubstaff Enterprise ($25).

client access

Trust-based client access for every project.

Unlimited external logins let clients check their own numbers, on every project, without asking.

Hubstaff

  • No client login, everything stays internal
  • Screenshots and activity levels for internal oversight only
  • Payroll integrations for paying the team

TrackingTime

  • Unlimited external client logins on every project
  • Clients see their own project data directly
  • Invoicing and retainers built around client-facing work

A report a client has to request is already a day behind. A report a client can open themselves never is.

TrackingTime vs Hubstaff

Pricing

The difference starts before the first paid tier: Hubstaff has no free plan and a 2-seat minimum, while TrackingTime is free for unlimited users. From there, TrackingTime costs less at every level, and it doesn’t charge à la carte for task management, GPS or extra screenshots.

TrackingTimeHubstaff
Free$0, unlimited usersNo free plan (14-day trial)
Entry paidStarter $4.50 (annual)Starter $4.99 (annual)
MidPro $6.75 (annual)Grow $7.50 (annual)
AdvancedPro Plus $8.50 (annual)Team $10 (annual)
TopBusiness $12 (annual)Enterprise $25 (annual)
Task managementIncluded+$2.50/seat add-on

TrackingTime vs Hubstaff

Accountability without surveillance

This is the heart of the choice. Hubstaff’s product is monitoring, screenshots, activity levels, app/URL tracking, GPS. TrackingTime delivers accountability a different way: accurate time and cost data the team provides willingly, with nothing watching over their shoulder.

TrackingTimeHubstaff
Screenshots❌ (never)✅ (core)
Activity levels / productivity scoring❌✅
App & URL tracking❌✅
GPS / geofencing❌✅ (add-on)
Reliable timesheets & reporting✅✅

TrackingTime vs Hubstaff

Project & task management

Hubstaff isn’t a project tool, basic task management is a paid add-on, and there’s no board or timeline. TrackingTime is a full project management surface with tracking built in, from the Starter plan.

TrackingTimeHubstaff
Task management✅ (included)+$2.50 add-on
Board / Kanban view✅❌
Project timeline view✅❌
Company-wide project timeline✅❌
Task comments, to-dos & files✅❌

TrackingTime vs Hubstaff

Billing, retainers & client access

Both handle invoicing, budgets, approvals and time off. The agency-specific depth, dedicated retainers and external client logins, is where TrackingTime pulls ahead.

TrackingTimeHubstaff
Invoicing✅✅
Profitability / project cost✅✅
Approvals & time off✅✅
Dedicated retainer tracking✅❌
Unlimited client users (login)✅❌

Honest take

When Hubstaff might still be the better fit.

We’d rather be honest than oversell. Hubstaff earns its place for teams built around a different kind of workforce.

Workforce monitoring is the goal

Screenshots, activity levels and proof-of-work make sense for remote contractors, BPOs or offshore teams, and Hubstaff is purpose-built for it.

Field teams need GPS

GPS tracking and geofencing that clock crews in and out at job sites make Hubstaff strong for construction, delivery and field service.

Contractor payroll is a priority

Native payout integrations move money to a distributed contractor workforce, keeping global payroll straightforward.

Our company has had a fantastic experience with TrackingTime. We would recommend to anyone looking for an easy to use time tracking experience.


5 / 5

We've been using TrackingTime in our company and it's made a huge difference. The customer support is outstanding, quick, helpful, and genuinely interested in solving issues.


5 / 5

Awesome. There are a lot of tech internal features to be improved, such as data storage and sharing access, but it's great in general.


5 / 5

This app is a lifesaver! With TrackingTime, I can easily set project timelines and track my team's progress. The ability to create detailed timesheets and business reports for clients is a game-changer.


4.5 / 5

TrackingTime was incredibly convenient to use; its simple design made it accessible to anyone. The features were outstanding and the reports provided invaluable insights into my own productivity.


5 / 5

TrackingTime keeps my team and projects on track. Saves us hours of headaches and facilitates working remotely. Top notch.


4.3 / 5

Works really well to track project hours


5 / 5

Unmatched Tool for Time and Task Progress Tracking


5 / 5

One of the best time tracking app I've been using


4.5 / 5

Seamless Linear Integration and Easy to Use


5 / 5

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to all your questions about our service and plans.

Is TrackingTime a good Hubstaff alternative?

Yes, especially for agencies and professional-services teams that want accountability without surveillance. TrackingTime covers timesheets, approvals, invoicing, profitability and client reporting, and adds project management and retainers, with no screenshots, activity scoring or GPS.

Is TrackingTime cheaper than Hubstaff?

Yes, at every tier, and it doesn’t charge add-ons. Hubstaff has no free plan, a 2-seat minimum, and bills extra for task management and GPS. TrackingTime’s Business plan ($12) costs less than half of Hubstaff Enterprise ($25), and its free plan supports unlimited users.

Does Hubstaff have a free plan?

No. Hubstaff offers a 14-day free trial with a 2-seat minimum, but no free plan. TrackingTime’s free plan supports unlimited users with time tracking, project management and reporting.

Does TrackingTime take screenshots or monitor employees?

No. TrackingTime is privacy-first by design, no screenshots, no activity levels, no app/URL tracking, no GPS. Reliable time and cost data comes from what the team provides, not from what’s taken from them.

When is Hubstaff the better choice?

If workforce monitoring, GPS/geofencing for field teams, or global contractor payroll is the priority, Hubstaff is purpose-built for that. TrackingTime is the better fit for visibility through trust and a full agency back office without surveillance.