Comparison
EmpTrakr vs Hubstaff
Hubstaff is a paid time tracking and monitoring suite. EmpTrakr delivers core employee monitoring, attendance, app tracking, and screenshots on a forever-free plan — with unlimited employees and no credit card.
Why teams switch from Hubstaff
- No per-seat monthly bill for core monitoring
- Unlimited employees on the free plan
- App usage, screenshots, and attendance in one dashboard
- Self-serve setup in minutes
Feature & pricing comparison
| Feature | EmpTrakr | Hubstaff |
|---|---|---|
| Time tracking | Included free | Paid plans |
| Screenshots | Included free | Often paid tiers |
| App & website monitoring | Included free | Paid features |
| Free plan | Forever free core | Trial / limited |
| Per-user cost | $0 core | Typically $7–$14+ |
Time tracking
EmpTrakr
Included free
Hubstaff
Paid plans
Screenshots
EmpTrakr
Included free
Hubstaff
Often paid tiers
App & website monitoring
EmpTrakr
Included free
Hubstaff
Paid features
Free plan
EmpTrakr
Forever free core
Hubstaff
Trial / limited
Per-user cost
EmpTrakr
$0 core
Hubstaff
Typically $7–$14+
How to switch from Hubstaff
- 1Create a free EmpTrakr workspace
- 2Add teams and employees
- 3Install the Windows or Mac desktop agent
- 4Configure idle thresholds and screenshot intervals
- 5Retire Hubstaff seats once attendance data is flowing
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