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ActivTrak vs Timerfly

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

Timerfly

$2.49/user/mo 14 day free trial

Desktop attendance and time tracker that marks late arrivals and absences against each shift and records app and website use. From $2.49 per person a month billed yearly, with a 14 day trial and no card. Best for small offices, BPOs and staffing back offices that pay people by attendance.

Where Timerfly fits

  • Small offices and BPO teams paid by attendance
  • Staffing agencies tracking recruiters' hours at desks
  • Agencies that bill clients by tracked project hours

At a glance

DetailActivTrakTimerfly
Starting price$10/worker/mo$2.49/user/mo
Free tier✓Yes–No
Free trial14 day free trial14 day free trial
MCP server✓Yes–No
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underPeople analytics, Workforce managementTime & attendance, Workforce management
Capterra4.5 from 591 reviewsNot enough 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

Timerfly

Stands out: Attendance comes straight from the computer, so late, absent and left early marks need no punching in, and the monthly export is ready for payroll at a lower price than most monitoring tools.

Watch out: It is built around an Indian market first: plans are priced in rupees with GST, and only the entry price is published in US dollars. It covers people at computers only, with no mobile or GPS clock in for field staff.

Not the right fit for

  • Field or deskless workers who clock in by phone
  • Teams that object to app and website monitoring
  • Buyers who need full US dollar pricing for every 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

Timerfly

  • 14 day trial, no card
  • Low price per person
  • Typing never recorded
  • Only entry price shown in USD
  • Computers only, no mobile clock in
  • API needs the top plan

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

Timerfly

$2.49/user/mo

Outside India, Timerfly starts at $2.49 per person a month billed yearly, paid by international card in US dollars. In India there are three plans billed yearly: Starter at ₹159, Pro at ₹279 and Business at ₹479 per person a month, plus 18% GST, with monthly billing also available. Pro adds projects, alerts, leave and offline time; Business adds per department rules, office IP sign in and the API and webhooks. Enterprise for 200 or more people is quoted. The 14 day trial includes every Business feature for up to 50 people with no card. Yearly plans can be refunded within 14 days. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 21 Oct 2026

Common questions

Is ActivTrak cheaper than Timerfly?
Timerfly starts lower, at $2.49/user/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 Timerfly for free?
ActivTrak carries a free tier on our listing. ActivTrak offers a 14 day free trial. Timerfly offers a 14 day free trial.
Does ActivTrak or Timerfly 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?