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WorkDesk vs DeskTime
DeskTime is known for fully automatic tracking that starts with the computer, with productivity scores for apps and websites, for office and hybrid teams. Here is how it compares with WorkDesk.
| Feature | WorkDesk | DeskTime |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Per active employee, monthly or yearly, in your currency | From $4.58 per user / month billed annually ($5 monthly) |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Free trial, no card needed | 14 days |
| Automatic tracking, no timer to start | Yes Starts when the employee signs in | Yes All plans |
| Live view of who is working now | Yes Status and current app for each person | Yes |
| Apps and websites rated productive or not | Yes Your own categories | Yes All plans |
| Screenshots | Yes Optional, blurring and retention you set | Partly Premium plan and up |
| Tracks offline, syncs later | Yes Kept on the PC, synced when back online | Partly Offline time is logged by hand |
| Shift schedules and attendance | Yes | Partly Shift scheduling on Premium and up |
| Leave requests and approvals | Yes With public holiday calendars | Partly Absence calendar on Premium and up |
| Payroll from tracked hours | Yes With your own overtime rules | Not stated on their site Cost calculation only is listed |
| Kiosk check-in on a shared tablet | Yes | Not stated on their site |
| Employees see their own data | Yes Privacy center for every employee | Yes Personal dashboard and private time |
| API and webhooks | Yes | Partly API; no webhooks listed |
| Desktop apps | Partly Windows; macOS and Linux not yet | Yes Windows, macOS, Linux |
Competitor details are from each company’s own website, checked on October 24, 2026. Plans and prices change: check theirs before you decide. DeskTime is a trademark of its owner; WorkDesk is not affiliated with it.
Where WorkDesk is different
- Shifts, leave and screenshots are built into WorkDesk; DeskTime keeps them for its Premium plan and up.
- WorkDesk turns tracked hours into payroll, with your own overtime rules.
- WorkDesk keeps tracking offline and syncs later; DeskTime’s offline time is entered by hand.
- Staff without a computer can check in on a WorkDesk kiosk tablet.
Where DeskTime is strong
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
- Low starting price
- Automatic tracking on every plan
Frequently asked questions
Is WorkDesk a good DeskTime alternative?
If you want automatic tracking with attendance, shifts, leave and payroll in one product, yes. DeskTime is fully automatic tracking that starts with the computer, with productivity scores for apps and websites, for office and hybrid teams.
How much does DeskTime cost compared with WorkDesk?
DeskTime: from $4.58 per user / month billed annually ($5 monthly), as listed on its site. WorkDesk is priced per active employee, monthly or yearly, in your currency: see the pricing page.
Can I move from DeskTime to WorkDesk?
Yes. Start the free trial, invite your team by e-mail and install the desktop app on each PC; tracking starts as soon as people sign in.