DeskTime automates time tracking with productivity scoring by app category. FocusUp replaces static app categories with AI that actually reads the work context and writes a daily coaching narrative for each person.
| Feature | FocusUp | DeskTime |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic time tracking | ||
| Screenshots (configurable) | ||
| AI-written daily report per member | ||
| Manager AI digest | ||
| Consent-first onboarding | partial | |
| Free plan (3 seats) | partial |
DeskTime starts at $7/seat. FocusUp is free for up to 3 seats, then $4.90.
Start freeDeskTime scores productivity by pre-categorizing apps as productive or unproductive. FocusUp uses AI to understand what was actually worked on — the same app can be work or distraction depending on context — and writes a daily coaching report per member.