Screenshots on the plan, not as an add-on
TimoDesk is an ActivTrak alternative for teams that need screenshots without an add-on: $1 per user per month with screenshots, activity levels and app usage. ActivTrak Work Activity Tracking is $10, before its screenshot add-on.
10X the price, for their plan that matches what every TimoDesk user gets
ActivTrak pricing is the annual-billing rate published at www.activtrak.com, checked October 2026. Free plan for up to 3 workers, and paid plans are annual only. 14-day free trial of the Workforce Management and Productivity Optimization bundle. Screenshots need the Screen Details add-on, which has no published price, so the real cost is higher than shown. Prices change, so check their site for the current price.
ActivTrak 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ActivTrak Free | $0 | Annual only |
| ActivTrak Work Activity Tracking | $10 | Annual only |
| ActivTrak Workforce Management | $15 | Annual only |
| ActivTrak Productivity Optimization | $17 | Annual only |
| ActivTrak Workflow | $21 | Annual only |
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TimoDesk
One plan, every feature
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$1 |
$1 |
Per user, per month.
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 ActivTrak does something TimoDesk does not, the table says so. See how TimoDesk handles screenshots, activity levels and reports.
| Capability | TimoDesk | ActivTrak |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop time tracking | ||
| Windows, macOS and Linux | Windows, Mac, ChromeOS | |
| Screenshot capture | Paid add-on | |
| Activity level monitoring | Not stated | |
| App and website usage | ||
| Projects and tasks | Not stated | |
| Timesheets and PDF export | Partial | |
| Manual time with approval | Not stated | |
| Kanban project boards | ||
| Client access | Not stated | |
| Invoicing | ||
| Performance and heatmaps | ||
| Video screen recording | Not stated | |
| GPS and geofencing | ||
| Built-in payroll | ||
| Third-party integrations | Not yet | |
| Free plan | Up to 3 workers | |
| 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.
Screenshots without buying a higher plan
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
ActivTrak is a workforce analytics tool that measures productivity from app and website use. Screenshots are not on any base plan: they come with the Screen Details add-on, which has no published price, and ActivTrak sells annual plans only. TimoDesk includes screenshots, activity levels and app usage on one monthly plan, for about a tenth of the Work Activity Tracking price before that add-on.
- A free plan for up to 3 workers
- A ChromeOS agent for Chromebooks
- Outlook and Google Calendar integrations that add meetings and time off
- User provisioning with Microsoft Entra ID and SCIM
- Work location insights and an AI Insights add-on
- Screenshots on the only plan, with no add-on to buy
- Monthly billing, with no annual contract
- Projects, tasks and kanban boards with time on every card
- A Linux desktop app, as well as Windows and macOS
- About a tenth of the ActivTrak Work Activity Tracking price
Choose ActivTrak if you need productivity analytics across a large team, calendar data in the picture or a Chromebook agent. Choose TimoDesk if you need screenshots, activity levels and projects on one monthly plan, for about a tenth of ActivTrak before its screenshot add-on.
How much you save per year
The ActivTrak Work Activity Tracking 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.
Other tools in this category
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TimoDesk vs DeskTrack
Every feature on one plan, with no add-ons
$1.99
2× TimoDesk
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TimoDesk vs Worksnaps
Screenshots per user who tracked, not per tier of seats
$3
3× TimoDesk
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TimoDesk vs Kickidler
Time tracking in the cloud, with no server to run
$4.17
4× TimoDesk
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TimoDesk vs ScreenshotMonitor
Screenshots, plus the project tools around them
$4.99
5× TimoDesk
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TimoDesk vs We360.ai
Screenshots and app usage for a fifth of the Pro price
$5
5× TimoDesk
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TimoDesk vs Monitask
Screenshots, app usage and client access on one plan
$6.49
6× TimoDesk
TimoDesk vs ActivTrak, answered
Clear answers on price, features and when ActivTrak is the better fit.
Is TimoDesk cheaper than ActivTrak?
Yes. ActivTrak Work Activity Tracking is $10 per user per month, billed annually, and screenshots need the Screen Details add-on on top, which has no published price. TimoDesk is $1 with screenshots on its only plan, billed monthly.
Does ActivTrak take screenshots?
Only with the Screen Details add-on, which works with the Work Activity Tracking and Workforce Management plans. TimoDesk takes screenshots every 3 to 60 minutes on its only plan, set for the team or for each member.
Can I pay for ActivTrak monthly?
No. ActivTrak says it offers annual plans only. TimoDesk bills after each month, only for members who tracked time, with no annual contract.
What does ActivTrak do that TimoDesk doesn't?
Productivity analytics built from app and website use, calendar integrations with Outlook and Google Calendar, user provisioning with Entra ID and SCIM, and a ChromeOS agent. It also has a free plan for up to 3 workers. If those matter most, ActivTrak is the better fit.
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