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Time DoctorReviewed by Vetteroo review

Managers of remote or hybrid teams who want productivity reports.

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What it is
Time tracking and employee productivity monitoring software
Best for
Managers who want detailed productivity reports for remote staff
Price
Basic $6.67/user/mo billed yearly ($8 monthly), checked October 29, 2026
Prices checked
October 29, 2026

We researched Time Doctor's official pricing, terms, product pages, help pages and outside reviews. We haven't used Time Doctor ourselves, so this is a research-based review, not a hands-on test.

Who it’s best for

  • Managers of remote or hybrid teams who want productivity reports.
  • Companies that need attendance, break and leave tracking.
  • Outsourcing and BPO teams that bill clients for staff time.

Who should skip it

  • Probably not the best fit for freelancers on their own, or teams that dislike monitoring.

How it works day to day

This part draws on Time Doctor’s own product pages, help center and documentation, read October 29, 2026 (listed under Sources). We haven’t used Time Doctor ourselves.

Staff install the desktop app, which tracks time automatically while they work; managers see timelines, web and app usage and productivity ratings in the dashboard.

Key features in use

  • Automatic time tracking
  • Screenshots
  • Web and app usage with productivity ratings
  • Attendance, break and leave tracking
  • Video screen recording (Premium)

Setup and learning curve

Sign up, invite users and have them install the desktop app.

Integrations

60+ integrations on Standard and up; HRIS and payroll integrations are paid add-ons.

Support

Help center, email and chat; a dedicated success manager on Premium.

Real-world use cases

  • Remote team oversight
  • Client billing for outsourced staff
  • Attendance tracking
  • Payroll from tracked hours

What it costs

Prices checked October 29, 2026, from Time Doctor’s own pricing page unless noted. Prices change often, so check the official page before you buy.

  • Basic $6.67, Standard $11.67 and Premium $16.70 per user a month billed yearly; $8, $14 and $20 month to month.
  • Annual billing works out to two months free.
  • Enterprise is quote-only. Add-ons such as Software Cost Insights ($3 per user a month) and HRIS or payroll integrations ($200 per integration a month) cost extra.
  • Every new account gets a 14-day free trial of Premium with no card (Time Doctor help center, checked October 29, 2026).

What we like

  • Detailed web and app usage and productivity reports on Standard and up.
  • 14-day free trial of the top plan, with no card needed.
  • Premium adds video screen recording, AI benchmarks and SSO.
  • Capterra showed 4.5 out of 5 from about 549 reviews as of October 29, 2026.

What to watch for

  • Trustpilot showed 1.2 out of 5 from about 235 reviews as of October 29, 2026, with recent complaints about cancelling and billing.
  • No free plan.
  • Some integrations are expensive add-ons ($200 per integration a month).

The fine print

  • The trial ends and billing starts unless you cancel; set a reminder.
  • Adding users mid-term is charged pro rata.
  • Check your local rules on employee monitoring and tell staff what is tracked.

The main alternative: Hubstaff Reviewed by Vetteroo

Its Trustpilot score was 2.0 out of 5.

What it costs: Starter $4.99/seat/mo billed yearly ($7 monthly), checked October 29, 2026

Read our full Hubstaff review

Pick Time DoctorReviewed by Vetteroo if you…

  • want detailed productivity reports.
  • want to try the top plan free first.
  • manage a larger remote team.

Pick HubstaffReviewed by Vetteroo if you…

  • want a lower starting price.
  • want invoicing and payroll from tracked time.
  • want a money-back guarantee.

Our take

Time Doctor is a thorough productivity-monitoring time tracker with a free trial of its top plan. Its Trustpilot score is very low, with cancellation and billing complaints, and there is no free plan. Compare Hubstaff for a cheaper start and a money-back guarantee.

Side by side

CompanyBest forStarting priceTrial / refund
Time Doctor Reviewed by VetterooManagers who want detailed productivity reports for remote staffBasic $6.67/user/mo billed yearly ($8 monthly), checked October 29, 202614-day free trial of Premium, no card
Hubstaff Reviewed by VetterooTeams that bill by the hour or pay staff from tracked timeStarter $4.99/seat/mo billed yearly ($7 monthly), checked October 29, 202614-day free trial; 30-day money-back

From our company records. Check the official pages for current prices.

What we checked

  • Time Doctor's pricing page and terms, read October 29, 2026
  • Time Doctor's Trustpilot profile, read October 29, 2026
  • Hubstaff's details: from its own Wave 16 draft review, read October 29, 2026
  • The other official pages listed under Sources (links checked October 29, 2026)

Sources

Visit Time Doctor’s official site

How we review

We read the company's own terms, test the sign-up or booking steps where we can, and compare it with alternatives. A commission never changes what we write. Read our disclosure.

Disclosure: Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend things we believe are useful. Read our full disclosure.