Desktop tracking with proof, not only timesheets
TimoDesk is an actiTIME alternative for teams that need proof of their hours: $1 per user per month with a desktop app, screenshots and activity levels. actiTIME Online is $6, and it runs in the browser with no screenshots.
6X the price, for a plan that takes no screenshots
actiTIME pricing is the annual-billing rate published at www.actitime.com, checked October 2026. Free plan for up to 3 users, and the price per user drops from 41 users. 30-day free trial, no card required. actiTIME prices go by team size: $6 is for 1 to 40 users. Prices change, so check their site for the current price.
actiTIME pricing by plan
Each plan below includes a different set of features and reports. TimoDesk has one plan, and every feature is on it.
| Plan | Annual billing | Monthly billing |
|---|---|---|
| actiTIME Free, up to 3 users | $0 | $0 |
| actiTIME Online, 1 to 40 users | $6 | $7 |
| actiTIME Online, 41 to 200 users | $5 | $6 |
| actiTIME Online, over 200 users | $1,250 a month flat | $1,500 a month flat |
| actiTIME Self-Hosted | $120 per user, one-time | Not published |
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TimoDesk
One plan, every feature
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$1 |
$1 |
Per user, per month. "Not published" means actiTIME does not show a price for that plan with that billing cycle.
Feature comparison
We list only features we can confirm from published material. When a feature needs a higher tier, the cell names that tier instead of showing a check. When actiTIME does something TimoDesk does not, the table says so. See how TimoDesk handles screenshots, activity levels and reports.
| Capability | TimoDesk | actiTIME |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop time tracking | ||
| Windows, macOS and Linux | Browser only | |
| Screenshot capture | ||
| Activity level monitoring | ||
| App and website usage | Partial | |
| Projects and tasks | ||
| Timesheets and PDF export | ||
| Manual time with approval | ||
| Kanban project boards | ||
| Client access | Not stated | |
| Invoicing | ||
| Performance and heatmaps | Partial | |
| Video screen recording | ||
| GPS and geofencing | ||
| Built-in payroll | Not stated | |
| Third-party integrations | Not yet | |
| Free plan | Up to 3 users | |
| Every feature on one plan |
"Not stated" means the vendor does not publish a clear answer. It does not mean the feature is missing. We leave the cell open rather than guess.
Proof of work that actiTIME doesn't record
While the timer runs, TimoDesk takes a screenshot every 3 to 60 minutes. Each one is linked to the project and task it came from, with the activity level for that period, so you can check an hour in two clicks.
- Set the interval for the whole team or for each member
- Screenshots taken while a member is idle are thrown away
- Stored with TimoDesk or in your own S3 bucket or FTP server
- On the only plan, at $1 per user per month
See who worked when, and how actively
Team Day shows every member's sessions on one timeline, coloured by activity level. Activity comes from keyboard and mouse counts, and TimoDesk never records what is typed. App and website usage shows where the hours went.
- Hours, last finish and average activity for the whole team
- App and website usage by member, project and task
- Manual time requests with approval
- Windows, macOS and Linux apps, plus the web dashboard
Who each one is right for
actiTIME is a timesheet and project tracking tool with leave management, invoicing and a self-hosted option. It runs in the browser, with no desktop app, and takes no screenshots or activity data. If your team fills in timesheets and you trust them, actiTIME fits. If you need to see the work behind the hours, TimoDesk does that for about a sixth of the price.
- A self-hosted version you install on your own server, bought once
- Leave and time off management with accruals and balances
- Invoices from tracked time, plus cost and profit reports
- A free plan for up to 3 users and a 30-day trial
- A mobile app that records time offline, plus QuickBooks Online and Zapier
- A desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux
- Screenshots linked to the task being worked on
- Activity levels and app usage recorded with every session
- Client access to reports and screenshots
- About a sixth of the actiTIME Online price
Choose actiTIME if you need timesheets with leave management, invoicing or a self-hosted install, and you trust the hours people enter. Choose TimoDesk if you need a desktop tracker with screenshots and activity levels, for about a sixth of the price.
How much you save per year
The actiTIME Online price compared with TimoDesk at $1 per user, over 12 months. You may save more, because TimoDesk bills only the people who tracked time, not every seat you hold.
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TimoDesk vs actiTIME, answered
Clear answers on price, features and when actiTIME is the better fit.
Is TimoDesk cheaper than actiTIME?
Yes. actiTIME Online is $6 per user per month on annual billing for 1 to 40 users, and $5 for 41 to 200. TimoDesk is $1 per user per month for any team size. actiTIME also has a free plan for up to 3 users.
Does actiTIME take screenshots?
No. actiTIME lists screenshots, app and URL monitoring and GPS as features it doesn't have. TimoDesk takes screenshots and records activity levels and app usage on its only plan.
Does actiTIME have a desktop app?
No. actiTIME Online runs in the browser, with a mobile app and a Chrome extension. TimoDesk has desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux that track while the timer runs.
What does actiTIME do that TimoDesk doesn't?
Leave and time off management, invoices with cost and profit reports, a self-hosted version you buy once, and a free plan for up to 3 users. If those matter more than proof of work, actiTIME is the better fit.
Start tracking time this week
Create your organization and invite your team today. Tracked time shows on the dashboard the same day, and the first full-day reports are ready the next day. $1 per user per month, with every feature included.
- $1 per user / month
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