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ActivTrak vs ChartHop

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Starting price

ActivTrak

$10/worker/mo Free tier 14 day free trial

ActivTrak is workforce analytics software for companies that want data on productivity, capacity and AI adoption without heavy surveillance features. Paid plans run from $10 to $21 per worker per month, billed annually, and there is a free plan for up to 3 workers. A 14-day trial covers the Workforce Management plus Productivity Optimization bundle.

Where ActivTrak fits

  • Operations leaders sizing team capacity and workload
  • Companies measuring AI tool adoption across staff
  • Hybrid teams tracking schedule adherence
  • Small teams starting on the free 3-worker plan

ChartHop

$5/employee/mo

People analytics and org-chart platform. ChartHop Core is $5/employee/mo billed annually; HRIS, planning, and compensation are extra modules.

Where ChartHop fits

  • People ops teams replacing org-chart spreadsheets
  • Finance and HR partners who need headcount and compensation in one model
  • Companies that want people analytics without swapping the HRIS
  • Orgs already on ADP, Greenhouse, Ashby, or Workday that need a live org graph

At a glance

DetailActivTrakChartHop
Starting price$10/worker/mo$5/employee/mo
Free tier✓Yes–No
Free trial14 day free trialNot on record
MCP server✓Yes–No
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underPeople analytics, Workforce managementCompensation, HRIS, Org charts & planning, People analytics
Capterra4.5 from 591 reviews4.6 from 79 reviews

Where they pull apart

ActivTrak

Stands out: Pricing is public and granular, from $10 Work Activity Tracking to $21 Workflow, with a free 3-worker plan. ActivTrak also ships its own hosted MCP server for Claude, so managers can ask productivity and utilization questions in plain language while their ActivTrak permissions still apply.

Watch out: Many useful pieces are add-ons: screenshots and full URLs need Screen Details, API and BI access need ActivConnect, and AI Insights and HRIS sync cost extra. Contracts are annual only, and more than 50 licenses requires a paid support plan.

Not the right fit for

  • Security teams that need DLP, keystroke logging or blocking
  • Buyers who want month-to-month billing

ChartHop

Stands out: Core is a real public number with the org chart, employee map, and Ask ChartHop included, then you stack Headcount Planning, Compensation, Performance, or Engagement at $3–$4/employee/mo instead of buying a full HCM.

Watch out: Modules are not a cheaper alternative to Core. You pay Core plus each module, billed annually, so a team that wants HRIS, planning, and compensation is looking at $5+$4+$4+$4 per employee per month, not $5. ChartHop AI Pro is pay-as-you-go on top.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that only need a static PDF org chart
  • Buyers who want a free forever plan

Pros and cons

ActivTrak

  • Public per-worker pricing and a free 3-worker plan
  • 14-day trial of the top workforce bundle
  • Vendor-built MCP server for Claude
  • Screenshots, API and HRIS sync are paid add-ons
  • Annual contracts only
  • Paid support required above 50 licenses

ChartHop

  • Public Core price at $5/employee/mo billed annually
  • Org chart, analytics, and planning without ripping out the HRIS
  • Named ATS and payroll connectors including ADP, Greenhouse, Ashby, and Workday
  • Modules stack on Core, so the bill compounds
  • AI Pro is pay-as-you-go on top of Core
  • No free plan or advertised free trial

What each one costs

ActivTrak

$10/worker/mo

ActivTrak has a Free plan for up to 3 workers with 30 days of data history. Paid plans are billed annually per worker per month: Work Activity Tracking $10, Workforce Management $15, Productivity Optimization $17 and Workflow $21. Bundling Workforce Management with Productivity Optimization saves 30%. Add-ons include Screen Details, ActivConnect API, HRIS integration, AI Insights and extra data history at $1 per worker per month. Only annual contracts are offered, and a paid support plan is required above 50 licenses. The 14-day free trial unlocks the Workforce Management plus Productivity Optimization bundle, then drops to the Free plan. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

ChartHop

$5/employee/mo

ChartHop Core is $5 per employee per month, billed annually. Modules are added on top: HRIS, Headcount Planning, Compensation and Performance at $4 each, Engagement and Goals at $3 each. Enterprise pricing is quoted. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 20 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is ActivTrak cheaper than ChartHop?
ChartHop starts lower, at $5/employee/mo against $10/worker/mo for ActivTrak. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try ActivTrak or ChartHop for free?
ActivTrak carries a free tier on our listing. ActivTrak offers a 14 day free trial.
Does ActivTrak or ChartHop have an MCP server?
ActivTrak ships a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?