Hubstaff vs. Time Doctor
Short answer: both track work hours and show how time is spent across apps and projects. Hubstaff leans toward payments and field teams (payroll, invoicing, GPS and job sites). Time Doctor leans toward productivity analytics for remote and hybrid teams (productivity ratings, screen recording and executive dashboards).
Side by side
| Hubstaff | Time Doctor | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 | 2012 |
| Users (per their websites) | 140,000+ | 280,000+ active |
| Time tracking | Desktop and mobile timers | Automatic or user-controlled |
| Screenshots | Optional, can be blurred | Included in all plans |
| Screen recording | Not highlighted | Premium option |
| App and website usage | Yes | Yes |
| Activity levels | Based on mouse and keyboard frequency | Productivity ratings set by the company |
| GPS and geofencing | Yes, for field teams | Not highlighted |
| Payroll and invoicing | Payouts and invoices from tracked hours | Payroll reports and integrations |
| Integrations | 30+ | 60+ |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome, Firefox, Android, iOS | Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome, mobile |
When companies choose Hubstaff
- They pay contractors or freelancers by the hour and want payroll built in.
- They have field teams that clock in at job sites with GPS.
- They bill clients by project and need invoices from tracked time.
When companies choose Time Doctor
- They manage remote or hybrid teams and want productivity analytics.
- They need productivity ratings by role and executive dashboards.
- They report hours to clients as a BPO or agency.
If your company uses one of them
Ask which features are on, when tracking runs, who can see the data and how long it's kept. See What is Hubstaff?, What is Time Doctor? and Your employer requires a monitoring app? These are your rights.
Information reviewed in October 2026 from Hubstaff's and Time Doctor's official websites. Features change often; check each website for current details. Hubstaff and Time Doctor are trademarks of their owners; Zuturno is not affiliated with either.
FAQ
Which is better, Hubstaff or Time Doctor?
It depends on the team. Hubstaff fits companies that pay by the hour or have field teams; Time Doctor fits companies focused on productivity analytics for remote and hybrid teams.
Do both take screenshots?
Yes. In Hubstaff they're optional; in Time Doctor they're included in all plans. Each company decides whether to turn them on.
Do they record keystrokes?
Hubstaff states that it measures how often the keyboard and mouse are used, not which keys are pressed. Check each company's settings and policy.
Which one has GPS?
Hubstaff highlights GPS and geofencing for field teams.