See Where Your Team's Time Actually Goes

A productivity tracker is software that monitors how employees spend their time during work hours. It records time spent on tasks and projects, tracks activity levels, and provides data managers can use to identify inefficiencies and optimize workloads. HiveDesk combines time tracking, activity monitoring, screenshots, and real-time dashboards to give you a complete picture of team productivity.

HiveDesk tracks productivity through automatic time tracking, activity monitoring, and periodic screenshots. Employees start a timer using the desktop app (Windows, macOS, Linux), mobile app (iOS), or Chrome extension. The software records hours by task and project, monitors keyboard and mouse activity levels, and captures screenshots at configurable intervals — giving managers a comprehensive view without manual input.

Yes, productivity tracking is legal in the United States and most countries when employees are informed and consent is obtained where required. HiveDesk operates transparently — employees always know when tracking is active. Screenshot frequency is configurable, and employees can see their own activity data. We recommend informing employees about tracking policies as part of onboarding.

For remote teams, a productivity tracker provides the same visibility managers have with in-office teams — without surveillance or micromanagement. HiveDesk shows who is working, on what tasks, and for how long. Managers can review timesheets, activity reports, and screenshots to stay informed without interrupting their team. The software works across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Chrome.

HiveDesk is designed for transparency, not surveillance. Employees see their own activity data and screenshots. Screenshot frequency is configurable — you can set it to once every 10 minutes or less frequently. The goal is accountability and fair workload distribution, not monitoring every keystroke. Most teams adopt HiveDesk within a day because it requires almost zero effort from employees.

HiveDesk costs $5 per user per month — one plan that includes every feature. No tiers, no hidden fees, no per-feature upsells. You get time tracking, activity monitoring, screenshots, scheduling, attendance, leave management, task tracking, timesheets, and reporting. There is a free 14-day trial with no credit card required.

Yes. HiveDesk tracks time at the task and project level, so you can see exactly how many hours each team member spends on each project or client. This data helps with resource allocation, project costing, and client billing. You can drill into individual contributors or view totals across the team.

HiveDesk provides real-time dashboards showing who is working and on what, timesheets broken down by employee, project, and task, activity reports with keyboard and mouse activity levels, screenshot reports with visual proof of work, and attendance reports with hours worked and time off. All reports can be exported as PDF or Excel.

HiveDesk combines productivity tracking with complete workforce management — scheduling, attendance, leave management, and timesheet approval — all for $5/user/month. Hubstaff charges $7-10+/user for comparable features and Time Doctor starts at $7/user. HiveDesk also includes employee scheduling and leave management that most competitors charge extra for or do not offer.

Yes. HiveDesk offers a 14-day free trial with full access to every feature. No credit card required. You can add your team, track time, review activity reports and screenshots, and test every feature before deciding.