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Overview

DeskTime automates time tracking and workforce analytics, enabling teams to monitor hours, app usage, and productivity with ease. While some users consider the always-on monitoring intrusive, its intuitive interface, automated timesheets, detailed reporting, and responsive support give managers greater visibility, accountability, and planning capabilities.

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Overall Rating

Based on 25 users reviews

4.7

Rating Distribution

Positive

96%

Neutral

4%

Negative

0%

Starting Price
Custom

DeskTime Specifications

Performance Management

Attendance And Time Tracking

Workforce Analytics

Leave Management

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What Is DeskTime?

DeskTime is a cloud-based time tracking platform for companies that need accurate work-hour records and visibility into activity. It automatically logs apps, websites, and documents to create timesheets without manual entry, reducing administrative overhead. Project-based tracking ties hours to clients or tasks for clearer cost reporting. A built-in absence calendar centralizes leave and availability, while productivity scoring highlights unproductive patterns, so managers can reallocate work and set realistic deadlines.

DeskTime Pricing

The vendor offers three DeskTime price plans to cater to different user needs:

  • Pro: $7/user/month (For small teams and startups)
  • Premium: $10/user/month (For hybrid and growing teams)
  • Enterprise: Custom Pricing (For large organizations with 200+ users)
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Disclaimer: The pricing is subject to change.

DeskTime Integrations

The software supports integration with multiple systems and platforms, such as:

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Who Is DeskTime For?

DeskTime is ideal for a wide range of industries and sectors, including:

  • Information technology
  • Financial services
  • Consulting
  • Startups
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Software development
  • Legal

Is DeskTime Right For You?

DeskTime suits teams that need reliable time records and clear activity visibility, especially remote or hybrid workplaces. Automatic time capture, project level tracking, and productivity reporting reduce manual admin and help with accurate billing and capacity planning.

An absence calendar centralizes leave, while background tracking keeps input minimal. Users note intuitive setup and useful reports, with strong ratings on major review sites, making it a practical fit for agencies, consultants, and software teams.

Still doubtful if DeskTime is the right fit for you? Connect with our customer support staff at (661) 384-7070 for further guidance.

DeskTime Features

DeskTime features automatic background tracking to log work hours without manual input. The desktop app records active time on applications and websites, building complete timesheets with minimal effort. Managers gain accurate data on hours and focus areas without interrupting workflows or relying on self-reported entries.

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The platform analyzes how time is spent by categorizing apps and URLs as productive or unproductive based on settings. Detailed activity reports reveal patterns, highlight distractions, and surface peak focus times so teams can adjust habits, reduce waste, and strengthen outcomes across projects.

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DeskTime records time on specific projects and tasks for granular insight. Team members allocate hours per client or assignment, enabling accurate effort measurement, comparisons to estimates, and identification of time-intensive tasks. This supports better budgeting and schedule management by showing exactly where time goes.

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Beyond tracking, DeskTime includes shift scheduling and an absence calendar. Supervisors plan rosters and view who is on leave or offline in one place, helping avoid coverage gaps across time zones or departments. HR teams save coordination time while maintaining consistent productivity.

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Optional screenshots periodically capture employees’ screens during work sessions to document activity where accountability is required. This creates a visual record for compliance or client billing and helps verify that logged hours align with work-related tasks in distributed teams.

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Pros And Cons of DeskTime

Pros

  • Automatic time tracking, no manual entry

  • Detailed productivity reports and activity breakdown

  • Optional screenshots for accountability and audits

Cons

  • Occasional inaccurate or misclassified activity tracking

  • Mobile app offers fewer features

DeskTime Reviews

Total 25 reviews

4.7

All reviews are from verified customers

Rating Distribution

5

Stars

72%

4

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24%

3

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4%

2

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0%

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M

Musonda

Airlines/ Aviation, 101-500 employees

Less than 6 months

4.0
February 2025

Simple remote access and setup

Pros

I appreciate being able to use the app from home while working remotely. Downloading and setting it up from the App Store or Google Play was simple too.

Cons

I haven't noticed any issues myself, though I've seen that some of my team members are still adjusting to using it for remote work monitoring.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

9

Value for money

7

Customer Support

8

Functionality

9

J

John

Non-Profit Organization Management, 11-50 employees

More than a year

4.0
January 2025

Automated tracking with custom reports

Pros

Honestly, I really like how this tool automates time tracking for both online and offline work. Creating custom reports is a great bonus and saves me a ton of effort.

Cons

I get everything I need for calculating overtime pay with this tool but I do miss having offline access, that would make it perfect.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

9

Value for money

9

Customer Support

9

Functionality

8

CC

Chansa Catherine

Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees

More than a year

5.0
January 2025

easy and reliable time tracking

Pros

For me, the time tracker is incredibly easy to use. It offers a great user experience and great customer support, perfect for tracking employees across different locations.

Cons

it feels a little pricey compared to other apps offering similar services.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

6

Customer Support

10

Functionality

10

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. DeskTime does offer a dedicated mobile app for both iOS and Android.

Yes. DeskTime provides an API for integration and custom workflows.

Support is available via email, phone, contact form, live chat, and a Help Center with guides and FAQs.

It integrates with third-party tools like Jira, Trello, Asana, Basecamp, Outlook, and Google Calendar.

DeskTime software is available in English and Spanish language.

Common users of DeskTime software include IT and software firms, financial services, consulting, marketing agencies, startups, and legal services.

DeskTime offers three pricing plans: Pro at $7/user/month, Premium at $10/user/month, and Enterprise with custom pricing. For a custom DeskTime cost, contact us today!