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Compare Hubstaff and RescueTime 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (62.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.99 2 user minumum Per Month
Free
Hubstaff
Star Rating
(1,580)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.99 2 user minumum Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansRescueTime
Star Rating
(94)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Hubstaff excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to RescueTime. Users appreciate Hubstaff's simple time tracking and activity monitoring features, which are particularly beneficial for managing remote teams.
- According to verified reviews, RescueTime shines in its ability to run in the background, automatically tracking time spent on applications. Users highlight its distraction-blocking feature and goal-setting capabilities, which help them stay focused and productive throughout the day.
- Reviewers mention that Hubstaff's ease of setup is a standout feature, with many users finding the initial configuration straightforward. This contrasts with some feedback for RescueTime, where users have noted occasional challenges in aligning the tool with their specific workflows.
- Users say that Hubstaff provides robust reporting features, allowing teams to effectively monitor productivity and track hours. In comparison, while RescueTime offers detailed reports, some users feel it lacks the comprehensive oversight that Hubstaff provides for team management.
- Reviewers highlight that both products have strong performance and reliability, but Hubstaff edges out with a higher quality of support. Users appreciate Hubstaff's responsive customer service, while RescueTime users have expressed a desire for more consistent support options.
- According to recent feedback, RescueTime has evolved positively over the years, with users praising its focus on enhancing work efficiency through features like Guided Focus Sessions. However, Hubstaff's ongoing updates and user engagement strategies seem to resonate more with users looking for a partner in productivity.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Hubstaff
Starter
$4.99
2 user minumum Per Month
- Time tracking
- Timesheets
- Activity levels
RescueTime
RescueTime Lite
Free
- A personalized daily Focus Work goal
- Real time tracking of your daily goal and access to yesterday's results
- A weekly report of your activities, goals and distractions
Free Trial
Hubstaff
Free Trial is available
RescueTime
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,406
8.6
84
Ease of Use
9.0
1,458
8.7
84
Ease of Setup
9.1
1,231
8.3
9
Ease of Admin
8.6
564
8.3
5
Quality of Support
8.9
1,231
8.1
34
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
546
7.3
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
1,394
6.7
81
Features by Category
Employee Self Service
9.2
272
Not enough data
8.9
265
Not enough data
8.4
269
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
273
Not enough data
9.0
268
Not enough data
8.6
267
Not enough data
8.5
258
Not enough data
8.2
259
Not enough data
8.4
259
Not enough data
9.1
255
Not enough data
8.4
251
Not enough data
8.4
249
Not enough data
Taxes
8.0
257
Not enough data
8.0
251
Not enough data
8.0
243
Not enough data
Integration
8.7
249
Not enough data
9.2
254
Not enough data
8.9
250
Not enough data
8.8
251
Not enough data
Platform
9.3
251
Not enough data
9.3
249
Not enough data
9.4
251
Not enough data
9.4
246
Not enough data
Automation
9.0
285
Not enough data
Logistics
9.1
285
Not enough data
9.0
285
Not enough data
9.0
281
Not enough data
Management
9.0
280
Not enough data
9.0
278
Not enough data
8.9
284
Not enough data
9.2
283
Not enough data
9.2
281
Not enough data
9.2
282
Not enough data
9.0
277
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.9
279
Not enough data
9.0
277
Not enough data
9.0
281
Not enough data
Cost Tracking
8.7
114
Not enough data
8.5
109
Not enough data
8.5
108
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.6
59
Not enough data
9.3
60
Not enough data
8.7
57
Not enough data
9.2
58
Not enough data
Platform Functionality
8.7
57
Not enough data
8.9
57
Not enough data
Platform Data
9.1
57
Not enough data
9.0
54
Not enough data
8.7
54
Not enough data
9.0
57
Not enough data
Setup
9.2
102
Not enough data
9.2
102
Not enough data
9.0
100
Not enough data
9.0
103
Not enough data
Management
9.0
100
Not enough data
8.9
98
Not enough data
8.9
100
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
98
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
9.3
17
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.6
90
Not enough data
9.1
88
Not enough data
8.6
90
Not enough data
Platform Performance
8.9
90
Not enough data
8.8
90
Not enough data
Platform Functionality
8.3
88
Not enough data
8.1
84
Not enough data
8.3
88
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
88
Not enough data
8.0
88
Not enough data
8.5
89
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.6
88
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.2
111
Not enough data
9.4
114
Not enough data
9.1
113
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.9
110
Not enough data
8.8
106
Not enough data
8.8
106
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
111
Not enough data
8.9
108
Not enough data
8.7
105
Not enough data
9.1
109
Not enough data
8.9
106
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.3
92
Not enough data
9.2
94
Not enough data
Platform Administration
9.1
93
Not enough data
9.2
90
Not enough data
9.3
89
Not enough data
Platform Payment Content
9.3
91
Not enough data
9.2
93
Not enough data
9.3
91
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
245
Not enough data
7.6
247
Not enough data
7.5
246
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.8
643
Not enough data
9.0
656
Not enough data
8.1
591
Not enough data
8.9
670
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Logging
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
560
Not enough data
8.1
538
Not enough data
8.2
554
Not enough data
Feedback
8.7
611
Not enough data
8.6
558
Not enough data
Productivity - Employee Monitoring
9.1
258
Not enough data
9.3
262
Not enough data
8.9
257
Not enough data
8.6
254
Not enough data
Time Tracking
9.1
934
8.2
32
9.2
950
8.6
50
8.9
873
7.6
18
Client Invoicing
8.5
731
Feature Not Available
8.4
726
Feature Not Available
8.5
723
Feature Not Available
Mobile Time Tracking
9.0
884
9.2
56
Administration
8.6
780
Feature Not Available
8.9
783
Feature Not Available
8.7
764
8.4
17
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.0
815
8.1
8
Platform
9.0
840
9.3
23
8.4
724
7.4
17
8.7
723
Feature Not Available
9.0
831
9.0
21
8.4
732
7.5
19
8.3
721
Feature Not Available
Platform
8.8
132
Not enough data
8.6
128
Not enough data
8.8
127
Not enough data
9.2
130
Not enough data
9.2
130
Not enough data
9.1
129
Not enough data
9.1
129
Not enough data
9.1
128
Not enough data
Workforce Management Platform Features
8.6
116
Not enough data
8.9
119
Not enough data
9.4
120
Not enough data
8.8
117
Not enough data
8.4
116
Not enough data
8.7
113
Not enough data
9.1
117
Not enough data
9.0
114
Not enough data
8.6
113
Not enough data
8.6
113
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Hubstaff and RescueTime are categorized as Time Tracking
Unique Categories
Hubstaff is categorized as Contractor Payments, Contractor Management, Absence Management, Project Cost Management, Time & Attendance, Employee Scheduling, Workforce Management, Payroll, Employee Monitoring, and Workflow Management
RescueTime has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Hubstaff
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
RescueTime
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
11.9%
Computer Software
11.0%
Marketing and Advertising
10.6%
Real Estate
4.4%
Consumer Services
3.6%
Other
58.5%
Higher Education
9.8%
Marketing and Advertising
8.7%
Internet
6.5%
Information Technology and Services
6.5%
Computer Software
6.5%
Other
62.0%
Discussions
Is Hubstaff legal?
3 Comments
BS
Yes, it is.Read more
How do I set up a weekly autopay thru PayPal so I don’t need to manually pay my staff each week?
2 Comments
EL
There are many features Hubstaff gives with their membership but you need a premium account to pay your staff through HubstaffRead more
What is Hubstaff used for?
2 Comments
CS
Hubstaff is used either on a computer or a mobile phone, to monitor and track staff productivity. It assists with automating many aspects of running a...Read more
RescueTime has no discussions with answers
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