What is ActivTrak?
ActivTrak provides teams with detailed data on tools, websites, and activity to help them gain a deeper understanding of how work gets done. It’s packed with powerful insights, though getting everything set up and running smoothly can take some time.
Why look for an ActivTrak alternative?
ActivTrak has solid features for tracking and analytics, but its complexity can be a lot for new users. With so many options, getting started can take time, so it’s not ideal if you want something more straightforward.
DeskTime vs. ActivTrak
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Why switch from ActivTrak to DeskTime?
DeskTime is a good ActivTrak alternative for larger teams looking to improve productivity and streamline processes with a focus on simplicity and ease of use.
A time tracker that won’t interrupt your team’s workflow. Ever.
Forget manual entries and distractions. With DeskTime, time tracking runs on autopilot—zero effort needed.
How DeskTime works
With DeskTime, you can see your employees' arrival and departure times, analyze their productivity, schedule shifts, oversee absences, maintain a healthy work-life balance, keep track of specific projects, and more.
DeskTime key features
Here’s why DeskTime is the perfect choice for teams that want to keep track of their work.
Customisable settings
DeskTime knows that sometimes time tracking calls for an individual approach. User-level settings will let you adapt to each team member's unique workflow.
What industries is DeskTime suited for?
Find out which industries can get the most out of DeskTime’s easy time tracking and productivity tools.
Outsourcing & offshoring
DeskTime offers transparency and accurate data across time zones. Time tracking boosts accountability and optimizes project management for global teams.
Marketing & creative agencies
DeskTime automates time tracking, helping agencies efficiently log billable hours, manage workloads, and ensure transparent, profitable client projects.
Financial services
DeskTime supports regulatory compliance, accurate client billing, and project profitability, ensuring transparent and optimized operations. Ideal for audits in finance sector companies.
Built to meet global standards
DeskTime complies with top-tier international data protection protocols, delivering a secure and seamless time tracking experience trusted by teams big and small worldwide.
Our practices align with ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 standards, ensuring robust information and privacy management across our systems.
The services provided by DeskTime and the data generated using the application comply with the rules set by GDPR.
Visit our Privacy Policy to learn what data we collect, how we use it, and how we protect your privacy.
All data that DeskTime users share with our servers is encrypted both in transit and at rest by default.
Users can add an extra layer of security to their account by enabling two-factor authentication in their profile settings.
With a system uptime of 99.95%, DeskTime ensures maximum reliability through continuous, restorable backups.
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Want to explore other time tracking tools?
Here are some other popular productivity and time tracking tools.
Time Doctor is a good choice if you need detailed proof of work, with minimal employee engagement with the platform.
Clockify suits teams that don't mind a bit more manual input for accurate time tracking. It will benefit smaller teams and freelancers.
Insightful offers extensive employee monitoring and activity tracking, ideal for companies needing deep workforce oversight.