Time Doctor
FeaturedPaidTime tracking with productivity monitoring for remote and distributed teams
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About Time Doctor
Time Doctor combines time tracking with employee productivity monitoring. It captures screenshots, tracks application and website usage, measures activity levels (keyboard/mouse), and provides distraction alerts. Managers get detailed reports on how time is spent, making it popular with remote-first companies wanting accountability without micromanagement. Used by companies like Ericsson, Verizon, and Re/Max. The tool is controversial — some see it as essential for remote team management, others view it as surveillance.
What's Great
- ✓Detailed productivity insights: app usage, web browsing, activity levels
- ✓Configurable screenshot frequency (or disable entirely)
- ✓Distraction alerts help employees stay focused in real time
- ✓Payroll integration for automated payment based on tracked hours
- ✓Strong API and integrations with project management tools
Watch Out For
- !Can feel invasive — employee trust and morale considerations
- !Screenshot feature raises privacy concerns in some jurisdictions
- !Setup and onboarding require clear communication with team
- !Pricing at $7-20/user/mo can be significant for large teams
Common Use Cases
Remote companies needing visibility into distributed team productivity
Outsourcing firms tracking contractor hours and deliverables
Managers wanting to identify workflow bottlenecks and time waste
Pricing Model
Paid
Paid subscription required. Check the website for current pricing and free trials.
Category
Employee Monitoring
Time tracking with productivity monitoring, screenshots, and activity levels.
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