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Hubstaff vs TimeCamp

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

Starting price

Hubstaff

$5/user/mo 14 day free trial

Time tracking with screenshots, GPS, and payroll hooks, plus a 1-seat free plan and paid seats from $5/user/mo.

Where Hubstaff fits

  • Remote agencies that need screenshots and client invoices
  • Field teams that add GPS Locations on Team or Enterprise
  • Desks that want MCP or API access to time data
  • Solo freelancers who can live on the 1-seat free plan

TimeCamp

$3.99/user/mo Free tier Free trial

Automatic time tracker for teams that forget to start timers, with attendance and invoicing in the same app. The free plan keeps unlimited users and projects, and paid plans start at $3.99 per user a month billed annually. Budget separately for the AI time tracker, which is billed on token usage at an estimated $6 per user a month.

Where TimeCamp fits

  • Teams that want free time tracking for any number of users
  • Consultancies that want hours captured without timers
  • Small firms needing attendance, time off and invoicing on one budget plan

At a glance

DetailHubstaffTimeCamp
Starting price$5/user/mo$3.99/user/mo
Free tier–No✓Yes
Free trial14 day free trialYes
MCP server✓Yes–No
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underTime & attendanceTime & attendance
Capterra4.5 from 1,613 reviews4.7 from 599 reviews

Where they pull apart

Hubstaff

Stands out: First-party MCP server and a public REST API at developer.hubstaff.com, with a 14-day trial and no credit card.

Watch out: Starter caps screenshots and app/URL tracking at 500 per seat per month and allows only 5 clients. Grow allows one integration.

Not the right fit for

  • Restaurant Fair Workweek shift scheduling
  • Companies that refuse activity monitoring and screenshots

TimeCamp

Stands out: It is one of the few trackers that keeps a free plan with unlimited users, and its keyword based auto tracking logs time in the background rather than relying on timers. Starter at $3.99 already adds attendance, time off, overtime and invoicing, which rivals hold back for higher tiers.

Watch out: The AI time tracker is charged on token usage on top of the seat price, estimated by the vendor at about $6 per user a month, which can more than double the Starter bill. Timesheet approvals, screenshots, labor costs and SSO sit on Ultimate at $9.99, and some reviewers report bugs in the mobile app.

Not the right fit for

  • Buyers who want a fixed price with no usage based AI charges
  • Field crews relying on the mobile app for clock in
  • Teams needing approvals on the cheapest paid tier

Pros and cons

Hubstaff

  • 1-seat free plan plus a 14-day trial with no credit card
  • First-party MCP server and documented REST API
  • GPS Locations and payroll inside the same product on Team and above
  • Starter screenshot and client caps are tight for agencies
  • Grow is limited to one integration
  • Paid plans have a 2-seat minimum

TimeCamp

  • Free plan with unlimited users and projects
  • Attendance and invoicing from $3.99 a user
  • Rated 4.7 on Capterra across 599 reviews
  • AI time tracker billed on usage on top of seats
  • Approvals and SSO need Ultimate
  • Some reviewers report mobile app bugs

What each one costs

Hubstaff

$5/user/mo

A 1-seat free plan covers individual freelancers. Paid seats start around $5/user/mo. Small Business Essentials is $144/year for 3 paid seats plus a free owner seat, annual only, with no add-ons. Insights is $2.50/seat/mo on Starter and Grow. Locations is $3.33/seat/mo on Team and included on Enterprise. Starter caps screenshots at 500 per seat per month. Paid plans have a 2-seat minimum. 14-day trial, no credit card. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

TimeCamp

$3.99/user/mo

Free forever plan with unlimited users and projects. Starter $3.99, Premium $6.99 and Ultimate $9.99 per user a month billed annually ($5.49, $9.99 and $13.99 month to month). Enterprise is quoted. The AI time tracker is billed on token usage, which the vendor estimates at about $6 per user a month. Free trial available. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 27 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Hubstaff cheaper than TimeCamp?
TimeCamp starts lower, at $3.99/user/mo against $5/user/mo for Hubstaff. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try Hubstaff or TimeCamp for free?
TimeCamp carries a free tier on our listing. Hubstaff offers a 14 day free trial. TimeCamp offers a free trial.
Does Hubstaff or TimeCamp have an MCP server?
Hubstaff 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?