DeskTime review (2026): features, pros and cons, pricing
Automatic time tracker with productivity scoring, optional screenshots and shift scheduling, priced per user.
Verdict at a glance
DeskTime is an automatic time tracker with productivity scoring, optional screenshots and shift scheduling, priced per user. It stands out for cheap automatic app tracking and hosting in Germany or Ireland for EU companies.
Pros
- Automatic tracking and easy to use.
- Responsive support, easy setup.
Cons
- Some reviewers want a more streamlined setup.
What is DeskTime?
Automatic time tracker with productivity scoring, optional screenshots and shift scheduling, priced per user. It is built for small and hybrid teams wanting automatic time and app tracking cheaply and EU companies that want data hosted in Germany/Ireland. DeskTime is based in Latvia (vendor Draugiem Group per G2).
Category: Time Tracking Software
DeskTime key features
| Feature | What we found |
|---|---|
| Timers and timesheets | Automatic tracking plus project timers; offline time approval on Premium. |
| Project budgets and reporting | Custom reports; unlimited projects only on Enterprise. |
| Payroll and accounting integrations | Zapier, Jira, Asana, calendars; API on Premium. |
| Attendance and compliance | Absence tracking and shift scheduling on Premium. |
DeskTime pricing
DeskTime charges per user per month, shown in euros and excluding VAT. Pro is EUR 5.50 and adds document title tracking, productivity calculations and calendar integrations. Premium is EUR 8.25 and adds screenshots, integrations and API, and shift scheduling. Enterprise is custom, starts at 200 users, and adds a custom API, an account manager and employee training. Annual plans are charged once a year on the start date, and monthly plans on the 1st of each month. The vendor does not state an annual discount, and a third-party review estimates about 8.3%. Minimum seats are not stated.
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | EUR 5.50 | per user per month, excl. VAT, billed annually | Document title tracking, productivity calculations, calendar integrations |
| Premium | EUR 8.25 | per user per month, excl. VAT, billed annually | Adds screenshots, integrations and API, shift scheduling |
| Enterprise | Custom | 200+ users | Custom API, account manager, employee training |
The current vendor pricing page shows EUR prices; no USD price is published there. Third-party sites (Capterra, Clockify review) cite $7 / $10 monthly and about $6.42 / $9.17 annual, and DeskTime's own 2021 blog (desktime.com/blog/per-user-pricing/) states $7 Pro and $10 Premium; treat USD as unconfirmed. 14-day trial.
Who DeskTime is best for
Best for
- Small and hybrid teams wanting automatic time and app tracking cheaply.
- EU companies that want data hosted in Germany/Ireland.
Not ideal for
- Teams needing SSO (not documented)
- Buyers wanting a free plan (none)
- Teams needing deep project billing and invoicing.
DeskTime alternatives
Time DoctorRemote or hybrid teams and BPO/outsourcing firms that want activity and productivity visibility.
HubstaffRemote and distributed teams that pay contractors across countries (Gusto, Deel, Wise, PayPal listed)
TimeCampSmall teams that want a free plan with unlimited users and projects.
ClockifyBudget-conscious teams that want unlimited free tracking.
actiTIMESmall teams (1-3 users free) and SMBs wanting simple timesheets and approvals.
EverhourSmall agencies and project teams that track time inside Asana, Trello, Jira or similar tools.
What DeskTime really costs
- Per seat per month
- EUR 5.50 (Pro) / EUR 8.25 (Premium), annual, excl. VAT.
- Billing
- Monthly and annual.
- Annual discount
- About 8.3% per a third-party review (Clockify); not stated by the vendor.
- Minimum seats
- Not stated (price calculator starts at 10)
- 20 users per year
- Pro: 20 x EUR 5.50 x 12 = EUR 1,320/yr; Premium: 20 x EUR 8.25 x 12 = EUR 1,980/yr (if the displayed price is the monthly rate on annual billing)
- Renewal terms
- Annual plan charged once a year on start date; monthly charged on the 1st of each month.
- Recent price change
- Per-user pricing introduced 12 Nov 2021 (Pro $7, Premium $10) per vendor blog; current EUR figures differ.
Questions to ask about price
- Which features we need sit in add-ons or a higher plan, and what do they cost?
- Are there one-time costs for implementation, onboarding or data migration?
Is DeskTime worth the price?
DeskTime is good value for startups and small to mid-size teams that want automatic tracking at a low per-user price. Twenty users cost EUR 1,320 per year on Pro or EUR 1,980 on Premium, if the displayed price is the monthly rate on annual billing. It gets awkward for teams that need deep project billing and invoicing, SSO, or unlimited projects, which are limited to Enterprise at 200 or more users.
Worth it if
- Small and hybrid teams wanting automatic time and app tracking cheaply.
- EU companies that want data hosted in Germany/Ireland.
Look elsewhere if
- Teams needing SSO (not documented)
- Buyers wanting a free plan (none)
- Teams needing deep project billing and invoicing.
Pricing details most reviews leave out
- Primary data center in Germany, extra services on AWS Ireland (vendor security page)
- Screenshots, API and integrations only from the Premium plan.
- Enterprise starts at 200+ users.
- Switched to per-user pricing in November 2021 (vendor blog)
Our verdict on DeskTime
DeskTime is a cheap automatic time tracker with published prices in euros: Pro at EUR 5.50 and Premium at EUR 8.25 per user per month, excluding VAT, billed annually. There is no free plan, but a 14-day trial is offered. Enterprise is custom and starts at 200 users. For small and hybrid teams that want automatic app and time tracking, the entry price is low.
The catch is the plan split and the currency. Screenshots, API and integrations, shift scheduling and offline time approval need Premium, and no USD price appears on the current pricing page, so dollar figures on other sites are unconfirmed. DeskTime moved to per-user pricing in November 2021. G2 rates it 4.5 from 401 reviews.
DeskTime FAQ
What is DeskTime used for?
DeskTime is an automatic time tracker with productivity scoring, optional screenshots and shift scheduling, priced per user. It stands out for cheap automatic app tracking and hosting in Germany or Ireland for EU companies. It suits small and hybrid teams wanting automatic time and app tracking cheaply.
How much does DeskTime cost for 20 users?
On Pro, 20 users cost EUR 1,320 per year, and on Premium EUR 1,980, excluding VAT. This assumes the displayed price is the monthly rate on annual billing.
Does DeskTime have a free plan?
No. There is a 14-day free trial, but the paid plans start at EUR 5.50 per user per month.
Which DeskTime plan includes screenshots?
Screenshots come with Premium at EUR 8.25 per user per month, along with integrations, API and shift scheduling. Pro does not include them.
About DeskTime
- Headquarters
- Latvia (vendor Draugiem Group per G2)
Listed in: Time Tracking Software
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from DeskTime's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.