FocusUp

ActivTrak vs TimeCamp

Reviewed July 2026

ActivTrak and TimeCamp both track how your team works, but they are built for different jobs: ActivTrak is best for analytics-heavy orgs that want workforce bi dashboards, while TimeCamp suits budget teams that want keyword-based automatic project time. Here is an honest side-by-side — plus a third option, FocusUp, if you want the tracking to turn into standups, decisions and focus instead of dashboards.

FeatureActivTrakTimeCampFocusUp
Price from (per seat/mo)$10$3.99$4.90
Free planLimitedYesYes (3 seats)
ScreenshotsOptional / blurrableOptional / blurrableOptional / blurrable
Daily AI coaching reportsNoNoYes
No stealth mode (transparent only)NoYesYes
Members see their own dataPartialPartialYes
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, WebmacOS, Windows, Linux, mobile, WebmacOS, Windows, Web

Pick ActivTrak if

  • Strong analytics & benchmarks
  • Conversational BI assistant
  • Good for large orgs

Pick TimeCamp if

  • Cheap entry price
  • Keyword auto-assignment
  • Billing rates built in

Consider FocusUp if

  • You want tracking data turned into each member's standup, drafted in Slack every morning
  • You want a manager inbox with drafted, approved check-ins instead of a dashboard to patrol
  • You value transparency over surveillance (no stealth mode, member data parity, screenshots off by default)
  • You want to start free (3 seats free, 6-day full trial, no card)
Try FocusUp free

Free for 3 seats · 6-day AI Coach free trial · No card needed

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, ActivTrak or TimeCamp?

On list prices, TimeCamp starts lower ($3.99/seat/mo) than ActivTrak (from $10). For reference, FocusUp is free for up to 3 seats and starts at $4.90/seat/mo after that.

What is the main difference between ActivTrak and TimeCamp?

ActivTrak is built for analytics-heavy orgs that want workforce bi dashboards, while TimeCamp targets budget teams that want keyword-based automatic project time. ActivTrak leads on workforce analytics: dashboards, benchmarks and a conversational BI assistant. It is pull-based — you query dashboards — and can run without the employee seeing it. TimeCamp does automatic tracking with keyword-based project assignment and billing rates. The keyword rules need setup and upkeep, and insight stops at charts.

Is there an alternative to ActivTrak and TimeCamp that writes the standup for you?

Neither ActivTrak nor TimeCamp drafts standups. FocusUp turns the same tracking data into each member's Yesterday / Today / Blockers every morning in Slack, plus a manager inbox with check-ins drafted in your voice and approved before they send — free for up to 3 seats.

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