# A privacy-first Hubstaff alternative

> Looking for a Hubstaff alternative without screenshots or activity monitoring? Privacy-first time tracking from €1 per user, no seat minimum. October 2026.

URL: https://timetracking.tech/alternatives/hubstaff
Language: en
Last updated: 2026-10-23

Hubstaff is known for time tracking combined with productivity monitoring. If you want accurate hours without screenshots or activity scores, TimeTracking takes a different approach.

## Comparison at a glance

| Feature | Hubstaff | TimeTracking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price per user per month | $4.99 to $25 per seat | Free (up to 5 users), Core €1, Pro €3 |
| Seat minimum | 2 seats | None |
| Screenshots / activity monitoring | Screenshots and activity monitoring available | Never |
| Main focus | Time tracking with productivity monitoring | Hours for crews on the move and staffing agencies |

_Prices last checked: October 2026._

## What Hubstaff does

Hubstaff tracks time on desktop and mobile and offers productivity features such as screenshots and activity monitoring.

According to Hubstaff's pricing page, plans range from $4.99 to $25 per seat per month, with a minimum of 2 seats.

## When Hubstaff is a good fit

Companies that manage remote contractors and explicitly want activity data and screenshots as part of their time tracking will find those features in Hubstaff. Whether that is appropriate depends on your team, your contracts and local privacy law.

Teams that mainly work at computers and bill clients by tracked activity may also value Hubstaff's desktop-first approach. For shift-based teams on site, the monitoring features are usually less relevant than easy clock-ins and approvals.

## Where TimeTracking is different

TimeTracking is privacy-first by design. We believe accurate hours come from making tracking easy, not from watching people.

- No screenshots, keystroke logging or activity scores, ever.
- No location tracking today; planned geofencing will only act around sites you configure.
- €1 (Core) or €3 (Pro) per user per month, with no seat minimum and a free plan for up to 5 users.
- Predictive time tracking: employees confirm proposed hours in one tap.
- Client approval by magic link, rosters, leave, mileage and expenses.
- Apps in 20 languages.

## Switching from Hubstaff

Export your Hubstaff timesheets as CSV for your records. When you roll out TimeTracking, tell your team what changes: no more screenshots and no location tracking. In the EU, involving your works council early makes the change smoother.

TimeTracking does not need a desktop agent on employees' computers. People track time in the mobile app, on the web or at a kiosk, which makes the rollout simpler for teams that work on site.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does TimeTracking take screenshots?

No. TimeTracking never takes screenshots, records keystrokes or calculates activity scores.

### Is there a seat minimum?

No. TimeTracking has no seat minimum. Hubstaff lists a 2-seat minimum.

### Does TimeTracking track GPS?

No. TimeTracking does not track location today. Planned geofence nudges will only act around configured sites, with the employee's permission, and never build a continuous trail.

### What does TimeTracking cost?

Free for up to 5 users, then €1 (Core) or €3 (Pro) per user per month.

### Do employees need to install desktop software?

No. TimeTracking works with the iOS and Android apps, the web app and an optional tablet kiosk.