Hubstaff tracks work hours with time tracking, optional screenshots, app/URL monitoring, and GPS location for field teams.
Affordable pricing is a plus. Be thoughtful about how you use monitoring features.
Hubstaff has plans for teams of different sizes and a free 14-day trial with no credit card, but no permanent free plan.hubstaff.com
Public API on all plans since September 2026. Self-serve CSV export of the member list. Zapier integration available.
API, native apps, Zapier or Make, and which plan each one needs. Free, no sign-up.
Ask the AI Advisor about your own team, stack and budget. $5 a month.
Last researched: March 2026
A manager installs the desktop or mobile app and invites the team, and time tracking runs with no developer setup.hubstaff.com (source, opens in a new tab)
There is a free 14-day trial with no credit card and a 30-day money-back guarantee on paid plans.hubstaff.com (source, opens in a new tab)hubstaff.com (source, opens in a new tab)
Zapier lists a Hubstaff integration with triggers and actions, and a September 2026 developer changelog says the Public API is no longer restricted by plan.zapier.com (source, opens in a new tab)developer.hubstaff.com (source, opens in a new tab)
A public status page tracks uptime history, and Hubstaff offers support by chat and by email.status.hubstaff.com (source, opens in a new tab)hubstaff.com (source, opens in a new tab)
Source: Hubstaff·Verified March 2026
Starter at $4.99/seat is very affordable
Combines time tracking, payroll, and invoicing
GPS tracking useful for field and delivery teams
14-day trial with no credit card
Integrates with Asana, Trello, Jira
Screenshot monitoring can feel invasive and hurt trust
No permanent free tier
Advanced features need $10/seat Team plan
Monitoring can create surveillance culture
Desktop app required for full tracking
AI Insights automatically classify work time, detect suspicious patterns, highlight behavioral trends, and separate focus time from meetings. Smart notifications flag issues without manual review.
Source: Hubstaff·Verified March 2026
Hubstaff's Public API is available on all plans after a September 10, 2026 change; three feature-specific endpoints still need the plan to include that feature.
Hubstaff lets you export your member list to a CSV file yourself.
Zapier lists a Hubstaff integration with triggers for timers, clients and tasks.
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Openness note: Public REST API, plan access not stated. Monthly or yearly billing, cancel before renewal. On Zapier. Own integrations page.
