Compare actitime and DeskTime on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both Time Tracking tools, Freemium pricing to decide which fits your team.
At a Glance
actitime
DeskTime
Primary category
Time Tracking
Time Tracking
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
Freemium
Freemium
Starting price
Not documented
Free
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Free trial
Yes
Yes
Platforms
Not documented
Web, iOS, Android, Mac, Windows
Team collaboration
Yes
Not documented
AI features
Not documented
Not documented
Public API
Not documented
Yes
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
actitime
No individual plan breakdown documented yet.
DeskTime
Free — $0 N/A
Pro — $7/user/month ($6.42 annual) Monthly or annual
Premium — $10/user/month Monthly or annual
Enterprise — Custom Annual contract
Pros & Cons
actitime
Pros
Combines time tracking with project budgeting, billing/invoicing, and leave management in one product rather than requiring separate tools.
Offers both a cloud-hosted (SaaS) version and a self-hosted/on-premise deployment, giving teams control over where their data lives.
Per-user pricing scales down at higher headcounts, and a limited free tier plus free trial lower the barrier to try it.
Provides an API and a Chrome browser extension alongside QuickBooks and Zapier integrations for connecting to existing workflows.
Cons
Native integration list is comparatively small compared to modern time-tracking competitors; broader connectivity leans on Zapier rather than direct integrations.
Self-hosted deployment adds IT setup and maintenance overhead that a pure cloud SaaS competitor wouldn't require.
Public marketing materials disclose limited hard pricing detail up front, requiring visitors to dig for exact plan costs.
DeskTime
Pros
Fully automatic tracking removes the need for employees to manually start and stop timers.
Built-in productivity scoring works out of the box with minimal configuration.
Free plan available for single users, making it accessible for freelancers.
Combines time tracking, scheduling, and invoicing in a single product.
Cons
Screenshot capture and scheduling tools are gated behind the higher Premium tier.
Employee monitoring features like screenshots can raise privacy concerns among tracked staff.
Free tier is limited to a single user, so teams must move to a paid plan almost immediately.
Enterprise pricing is not publicly listed and requires contacting sales.
Use Cases
actitime
DeskTime
Remote team productivity monitoring — Distributed teams use DeskTime to automatically track work hours and understand productivity patterns without manual timesheets.
Freelance client billing — Freelancers use DeskTime's automatic tracking and invoicing to accurately bill clients for hours worked on specific projects.
Outsourced team verification — Companies working with outsourced or contractor teams use DeskTime's screenshot capture and productivity reports to verify billed work.