Hubstaff is a cloud-based time-tracking service sold by subscription; Clockgauge is software you install and host on your own computer, bought once. Both offer timers, optional screenshots and activity levels, projects and reports. They differ mainly in where data lives, how they are priced and who maintains the system.
Differences at a glance
| Hubstaff | Clockgauge | |
|---|---|---|
| How it is delivered | Cloud service with desktop and mobile apps | Host app on your computer plus employee desktop app |
| Pricing model | Subscription (check its site for current plans) | Free for 1 host + 1 employee; $199 once for the paid plan, then a yearly fee for updates |
| Where data lives | Vendor's servers | Your Host computer |
| Manager access | Web dashboard from anywhere | Dashboard on the Host computer |
| Platforms | Check its site | Mac and Windows |
| Maintenance | Vendor | You |
Similar ground
Both cover time tracking against projects, optional screenshots, activity measures and reports. Their feature sets are not identical and change over time; look at each product's current documentation for specifics.
Things to consider
- If you want managers to log in from anywhere without a host computer, a cloud service is simpler.
- If you prefer data on your own computer and a one-time cost, a self-hosted tool fits.
- Compare a three-year total for your team size.
Questions to ask yourself
- Do my managers need to sign in from anywhere?
- Do I want to own and back up my own data?
- Is a per-user monthly price or a one-time price easier for my business?
- Which platforms do my staff use?
Questions people ask
Can I import data from another tracker?
Not at present.
Information about Hubstaff is general and as of writing; check hubstaff.com for current features and pricing. Hubstaff is a trademark of its owner. Clockgauge is not affiliated with Hubstaff.
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Clockgauge is an employee and freelancer time tracker that runs on your own computer: timers, consented random screenshots, activity levels, clients, projects and tasks, budgets, payroll balances and reports, paid once instead of per user per month..