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Hubstaff Features

What are the features of Hubstaff?

Platform

  • Reporting
  • APIs / Integration
  • Internationalization
  • Performance and Reliability
  • Mobile User Support
  • Offline

Time Tracking

  • Ease of Completing Timesheets
  • Tracking Time to Project/Task
  • Billable Time Rate Management

Client Invoicing

  • Invoice Creation and Delivery

Mobile Time Tracking

  • Time Tracking

Administration

  • Business Tool Integration
  • Workflow
  • Automated Reminders
  • User, Role, and Access Management

Technology Glossary Features

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Platform

Customization

Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views. 99 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
88%
(Based on 99 reviews)

Integration APIs

As reported in 96 Hubstaff reviews. Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications.
87%
(Based on 96 reviews)

Internationalization

Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. This feature was mentioned in 94 Hubstaff reviews.
88%
(Based on 94 reviews)

User, Role, and Access Management

Based on 98 Hubstaff reviews. Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.
92%
(Based on 98 reviews)

Performance

As reported in 97 Hubstaff reviews. Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
91%
(Based on 97 reviews)

Mobility

As reported in 96 Hubstaff reviews. Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.
91%
(Based on 96 reviews)

Reporting

As reported in 96 Hubstaff reviews. Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.
92%
(Based on 96 reviews)

Dashboards

As reported in 95 Hubstaff reviews. Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with.
91%
(Based on 95 reviews)

Reporting

Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards. This feature was mentioned in 731 Hubstaff reviews.
90%
(Based on 731 reviews)

APIs / Integration

Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications. 619 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
84%
(Based on 619 reviews)

Internationalization

Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. This feature was mentioned in 619 Hubstaff reviews.
87%
(Based on 619 reviews)

Performance and Reliability

Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took. This feature was mentioned in 723 Hubstaff reviews.
91%
(Based on 723 reviews)

Mobile User Support

Allows software to be easily used on multiple mobile devices include phone and tablet devices. This feature was mentioned in 629 Hubstaff reviews.
84%
(Based on 629 reviews)

Offline

Provides users ability to create and access expense reports/timesheets while not connected to internet. This feature was mentioned in 618 Hubstaff reviews.
84%
(Based on 618 reviews)

Reporting and Dashboards

Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards. 213 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
93%
(Based on 213 reviews)

User, Role, and Access Management

Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. This feature was mentioned in 211 Hubstaff reviews.
93%
(Based on 211 reviews)

Performance and Reliability

Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took. This feature was mentioned in 213 Hubstaff reviews.
93%
(Based on 213 reviews)

Scalability

Allows administrator to easily add employees and grow payroll process as their company grows. 208 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
93%
(Based on 208 reviews)

Time Tracking

Ease of Completing Timesheets

Timesheet entry takes little time and is intuitive for new users This feature was mentioned in 805 Hubstaff reviews.
91%
(Based on 805 reviews)

Tracking Time to Project/Task

As reported in 821 Hubstaff reviews. Users can easily track time based on task or activity and assign to projects
92%
(Based on 821 reviews)

Billable Time Rate Management

As reported in 759 Hubstaff reviews. Allows users and administrators to adjust rates based on user, role, task, project assignments, etc.
90%
(Based on 759 reviews)

Client Invoicing

Invoice Creation and Delivery

Ability to create and send printable or electronic invoices. Includes standard invoice style library that can be customized/branded. This feature was mentioned in 620 Hubstaff reviews.
85%
(Based on 620 reviews)

Electronic Payments

Accepts electronic payments from clients This feature was mentioned in 613 Hubstaff reviews.
83%
(Based on 613 reviews)

Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition

Provides adequate reporting and/or can integrate to AP systems to recognize revenue appropriately 614 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
85%
(Based on 614 reviews)

Mobile Time Tracking

Time Tracking

Allows users to track and enter time spent on project tasks from mobile device. 770 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
90%
(Based on 770 reviews)

Administration

Business Tool Integration

Based on 671 Hubstaff reviews. Provides standard connectors for popular Finance, Payroll, HRMS and CRM systems
86%
(Based on 671 reviews)

Workflow

Routes Timesheets, Invoices, Expense reports through approval process. Easy to maintain and administer This feature was mentioned in 674 Hubstaff reviews.
88%
(Based on 674 reviews)

Automated Reminders

Sends automatic reminders to employees that have not completed expenses reports and/or timesheets 656 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
87%
(Based on 656 reviews)

User, Role, and Access Management

Based on 706 Hubstaff reviews. Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.
90%
(Based on 706 reviews)

Payroll Entry

Allows administrator to enter payroll for all employees based on salary or total hours worked. This feature was mentioned in 234 Hubstaff reviews.
90%
(Based on 234 reviews)

Time Off Accrual

As reported in 228 Hubstaff reviews. Calculation and tracking of sick and vacation days.
90%
(Based on 228 reviews)

Direct Deposit

Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts. This feature was mentioned in 229 Hubstaff reviews.
85%
(Based on 229 reviews)

Expense Reimbursement

As reported in 220 Hubstaff reviews. Allows administrator to reimburse employees for business-related purchases.
84%
(Based on 220 reviews)

Pre-tax Deductions

Based on 221 Hubstaff reviews. Automatically deducts wages for health care, 401(k) plans, etc. from paychecks.
81%
(Based on 221 reviews)

Wage GarnishmentView full feature definition

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Allows administrator to set up for wage garnishments to be deducted automatically from employers' paychecks. This feature was mentioned in 222 Hubstaff reviews.
83%
(Based on 222 reviews)

Approvals

Administrator can submit payroll approval request and the approver can approve, deny, or re-assign it to the appropriate approver. This feature was mentioned in 217 Hubstaff reviews.
91%
(Based on 217 reviews)

Check/W-2 Printing

Allows administrators to print valid paychecks and W-2 forms. This feature was mentioned in 215 Hubstaff reviews.
83%
(Based on 215 reviews)

Check/W-2 Delivery

Based on 212 Hubstaff reviews. Sends printed checks to administrator to distribute to employees.
83%
(Based on 212 reviews)

Employee Self Service

Web Portal

Allows employees to access current and past pay stubs, W-2 forms, and additional salary information. 233 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
92%
(Based on 233 reviews)

Benefits Manager

As reported in 225 Hubstaff reviews. Allows employees to answer or update questions pertaining to benefits and receive information about benefit providers.
89%
(Based on 225 reviews)

Mobile

Based on 229 Hubstaff reviews. Allows employees to view pay stub and W-2 information via a smartphone app or mobile optimized website.
83%
(Based on 229 reviews)

Taxes

Tax Calculation

Calculates taxes due and may include resources or tools for federal and state tax compliance. This feature was mentioned in 220 Hubstaff reviews.
80%
(Based on 220 reviews)

Tax Filing

Files payroll tax forms automatically for federal, state, and local taxes. This feature was mentioned in 214 Hubstaff reviews.
80%
(Based on 214 reviews)

Automatic Tax Payment

Allows payroll vendor, via power of attorney, to make electronic payments of withheld taxes to government. This feature was mentioned in 206 Hubstaff reviews.
79%
(Based on 206 reviews)

Integration

API / Integration

Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications. 212 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
86%
(Based on 212 reviews)

Time Tracking Integration

As reported in 216 Hubstaff reviews. Enables administrator to import hours from time tracking systems.
91%
(Based on 216 reviews)

Accounting Integration

Provides standard integration with third party accounting software. 213 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
88%
(Based on 213 reviews)

Core HR Integration

Based on 214 Hubstaff reviews. Provides standard integration with third party core HR software.
87%
(Based on 214 reviews)

Workforce Management Platform Features

Labor ForecastingView full feature definition

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Predict the number and types of employees necessary to meet anticipated demand to control labor costs. 89 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
87%
(Based on 89 reviews)

Shift SchedulingView full feature definition

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Plan employee work shifts according to availability and provide notifications to employees when they are scheduled. 89 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
89%
(Based on 89 reviews)

Time & Attendance Tracking

Let employees track the hours they have worked through integrations with time tracking products or built in time tracking features. 90 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
93%
(Based on 90 reviews)

Absence & Leave Management

As reported in 88 Hubstaff reviews. Employees can submit paid time off (PTO) or leave of absence requests that managers can approve or deny within the platform.
88%
(Based on 88 reviews)

Skills Management

Based on 89 Hubstaff reviews. Organize, sort, and view employees based on skills and qualifications in order to make smarter workforce decisions.
85%
(Based on 89 reviews)

Succession Planning

As reported in 87 Hubstaff reviews. Identify high performing employees with potential to be promoted with minimal development.
88%
(Based on 87 reviews)

Workforce Analytics

Tools designed to help analyze employee data and develop baselines for evaluating and optimizing workforce management. 90 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
91%
(Based on 90 reviews)

Self-Service Capabilities

Based on 89 Hubstaff reviews. Web portals through which employees can view their schedules, submit PTO requests, configure work availability and preferences, and self-schedule from available work times.
90%
(Based on 89 reviews)

Mobile Shift Scheduling

Based on 88 Hubstaff reviews. Managers and employees can create or claim available work shifts and receive notifications on their mobile device.
86%
(Based on 88 reviews)

Team Communication

Message other team members or managers through built-in text or emailing functions and communicate scheduling or leave requests. 88 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
88%
(Based on 88 reviews)

Monitoring

Interactions

Monitors interactions with customers and/or co-workers. This feature was mentioned in 571 Hubstaff reviews.
88%
(Based on 571 reviews)

Web Usage

Monitors web usage on desktop or portable computers. 583 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
90%
(Based on 583 reviews)

Mobile App Usage

As reported in 519 Hubstaff reviews. Monitors mobile app usage.
80%
(Based on 519 reviews)

Screenshots

Based on 594 Hubstaff reviews. Allows administrators to take screenshots of various devices at any time.
89%
(Based on 594 reviews)

Regulations Enforcement

As reported in 209 Hubstaff reviews. Enforce federal, state, and organization regulations.
89%
(Based on 209 reviews)

Compliance Monitoring

Monitor and maintain compliance. 207 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
89%
(Based on 207 reviews)

Integration

Provide integrations with payroll software. 211 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
90%
(Based on 211 reviews)

Logging

Email

As reported in 486 Hubstaff reviews. Logs email activity, ensuring subject matter is relevant to company goals.
87%
(Based on 486 reviews)

Social Media

Logs social media activity, ensuring subject matter is relevant to company goals. 465 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
80%
(Based on 465 reviews)

Live Chat

Logs live chat conversations, ensuring subject matter is relevant to company goals. This feature was mentioned in 482 Hubstaff reviews.
82%
(Based on 482 reviews)

Feedback

Reports

Develops reports based on information logged to aid administrators understand company productivity. This feature was mentioned in 538 Hubstaff reviews.
87%
(Based on 538 reviews)

Archives

As reported in 486 Hubstaff reviews. Archives reports and logs for later reference.
85%
(Based on 486 reviews)

Automation

Process Automation

Automate processes and eliminate errors associated with requesting, approving, and tracking paid and unpaid time off. This feature was mentioned in 217 Hubstaff reviews.
89%
(Based on 217 reviews)

Logistics

Dashboards & Reporting

Analytical and reporting tools that provide visibility into labor cost and enable data-driven decisions. 213 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
90%
(Based on 213 reviews)

Data Collection

Based on 214 Hubstaff reviews. Labor data collection options include web, mobile, and hardware.
89%
(Based on 214 reviews)

Lanuguage Options

Provide multiple language options for a global user base. This feature was mentioned in 210 Hubstaff reviews.
89%
(Based on 210 reviews)

Management

Schedule Creation Tools

Based on 212 Hubstaff reviews. Tools that help in scheduling and shift creation and management.
89%
(Based on 212 reviews)

Schedule Management

As reported in 211 Hubstaff reviews. Tools that manage vacation, holidays, absences, breaks, and overtime.
89%
(Based on 211 reviews)

Employee Leave Management

As reported in 214 Hubstaff reviews. Manage employee's elibibility for paid and unpaid leave based on criteria including vacation, sick time and more.
89%
(Based on 214 reviews)

User Access

Based on 212 Hubstaff reviews. Grant access to select features and data based on the users' role, both internally and externally.
92%
(Based on 212 reviews)

User Role Access

Provides employees self service access and managers a centralized view. This feature was mentioned in 212 Hubstaff reviews.
91%
(Based on 212 reviews)

Employee Information

As reported in 214 Hubstaff reviews. Ability to manage employee information.
91%
(Based on 214 reviews)

Employee Information Automation

Automate employee promotions and position changes and company policy changes. This feature was mentioned in 209 Hubstaff reviews.
90%
(Based on 209 reviews)

Updates

Ability to update multiple workflows at the same time This feature was mentioned in 73 Hubstaff reviews.
90%
(Based on 73 reviews)

Audit Trail

Maintain a history of all workflow changes 72 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
89%
(Based on 72 reviews)

Integration

Integrate with ERP or project management software 74 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
89%
(Based on 74 reviews)

Cost Tracking

Identification

Capture costs at different stages of the project This feature was mentioned in 104 Hubstaff reviews.
88%
(Based on 104 reviews)

Allocation

As reported in 99 Hubstaff reviews. Allocate costs to resources, tasks, or projects
86%
(Based on 99 reviews)

Standard Costs

Define standard costs for resources and activities 99 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
86%
(Based on 99 reviews)

Platform Basics

Interoperability

Based on 45 Hubstaff reviews. Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows.
85%
(Based on 45 reviews)

Performance

Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. 46 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
91%
(Based on 46 reviews)

Internationalization

Supports use by multi-national organizations with appropriate languages, currencies and other conversions. 45 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
86%
(Based on 45 reviews)

Security

Provides appropriate tools, certifications and encryption to protect against fraud and malicious attacks. This feature was mentioned in 45 Hubstaff reviews.
90%
(Based on 45 reviews)

Interoperability

As reported in 71 Hubstaff reviews. Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows.
86%
(Based on 71 reviews)

Performance

As reported in 69 Hubstaff reviews. Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
91%
(Based on 69 reviews)

Portal

Contains a portal to facilitate third-party or client application access. 71 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
87%
(Based on 71 reviews)

Reporting

As reported in 96 Hubstaff reviews. Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.
91%
(Based on 96 reviews)

Dashboard

Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with. 98 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
93%
(Based on 98 reviews)

Performance

As reported in 99 Hubstaff reviews. Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
91%
(Based on 99 reviews)

Performance

Performs and secures payments efficiently on both the user and the consumer ends 72 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
94%
(Based on 72 reviews)

Portal

Contains a portal to facilitate contractor access to payments This feature was mentioned in 75 Hubstaff reviews.
93%
(Based on 75 reviews)

Platform Functionality

Customizability

Allows administrators to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views. This feature was mentioned in 44 Hubstaff reviews.
86%
(Based on 44 reviews)

Mobility

Based on 44 Hubstaff reviews. Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.
89%
(Based on 44 reviews)

Document management

Based on 70 Hubstaff reviews. Manages necessary docuements for ease of visibiltiy and access.
84%
(Based on 70 reviews)

Requalification

As reported in 66 Hubstaff reviews. Automated compliance renewal notifications.
82%
(Based on 66 reviews)

Compliance

Tracks contractor compliance levels and renewa dates. This feature was mentioned in 70 Hubstaff reviews.
84%
(Based on 70 reviews)

Platform Data

Reporting

As reported in 44 Hubstaff reviews. Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.
89%
(Based on 44 reviews)

Alerts and Notifications

Self-monitors important metrics and sends notifications to users in-app or through email, text message or otherwise. 43 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
89%
(Based on 43 reviews)

Platform Search

Based on 43 Hubstaff reviews. Find important content or files using keywords, metadata, tags, etc.
88%
(Based on 43 reviews)

Visualization

Based on 45 Hubstaff reviews. Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows
90%
(Based on 45 reviews)

Setup

Activities

Provide standard activities and tasks that can be customized by users 76 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
91%
(Based on 76 reviews)

Flows

Based on 76 Hubstaff reviews. Users can easily create flows using drag and drop features
91%
(Based on 76 reviews)

Dependencies

Define and manage dependencies between tasks and workflows 74 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
90%
(Based on 74 reviews)

Notifications

Based on 76 Hubstaff reviews. Include alters that can be used with workflows
91%
(Based on 76 reviews)

Platform Performance

Reporting

Based on 71 Hubstaff reviews. Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.
88%
(Based on 71 reviews)

Application Monitoring

Contains application performance monitoring capabilities. 70 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
90%
(Based on 70 reviews)

Platform Additional Functionality

Onboarding

Based on 70 Hubstaff reviews. Onboard workers via online, classroom, or external training.
87%
(Based on 70 reviews)

Pre-qualifiation

Based on 70 Hubstaff reviews. Pre-qualify contract workers via reference, record, background check.
81%
(Based on 70 reviews)

Onsite Monitoring

Monitor contractor onsite activities, performance, etc. This feature was mentioned in 71 Hubstaff reviews.
86%
(Based on 71 reviews)

Integrations

Integrates with business solutions such as payroll, workforce management, POS systems, etc. 98 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
88%
(Based on 98 reviews)

Mobility

As reported in 95 Hubstaff reviews. Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.
88%
(Based on 95 reviews)

Forecasting

As reported in 92 Hubstaff reviews. Forecasts scheduling needs based on important KPIs.
86%
(Based on 92 reviews)

Task Management

Provides task prioritization and management abilities. This feature was mentioned in 95 Hubstaff reviews.
90%
(Based on 95 reviews)

Portal

Contains a portal to facilitate third-party or client application access. 93 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
89%
(Based on 93 reviews)

Platform Content

Automation

As reported in 97 Hubstaff reviews. Automates some or all operation related tasks.
88%
(Based on 97 reviews)

File Sharing

Provides robust sharing options for communication with both internal and external stakeholders. 93 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
88%
(Based on 93 reviews)

Content Library

As reported in 93 Hubstaff reviews. Provides users with a pre-built library of useable content.
87%
(Based on 93 reviews)

Platform Administration

Integrations

As reported in 73 Hubstaff reviews. Integrates with third-party HR software, such as systems for payroll, time & attendance, or core HR.
92%
(Based on 73 reviews)

Compliance

Based on 71 Hubstaff reviews. Maintains compliance with payroll regulations.
92%
(Based on 71 reviews)

Reporting

As reported in 71 Hubstaff reviews. Provides analytics tools that reveal payment metrics of contractors over time
94%
(Based on 71 reviews)

Platform Payment Content

Document management

Based on 72 Hubstaff reviews. Manages necessary information of contractors for ease of visibiltiy and access.
94%
(Based on 72 reviews)

Invoicing Tool

Generates invoices from HR departments for managing freelance, contract, and extended workforce. 74 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
93%
(Based on 74 reviews)

Wage access

Based on 72 Hubstaff reviews. Gives employees the ability to view, manage, and withdraw earned wages before payday.
93%
(Based on 72 reviews)

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Based on 70 Hubstaff reviews. Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
76%
(Based on 70 reviews)

AI Text Generation

Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. 73 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
84%
(Based on 73 reviews)

Productivity - Employee Monitoring

Project

Based on 186 Hubstaff reviews. Tracks productivity by task or project to analyze efficiency.
92%
(Based on 186 reviews)

Hours

Identify most and least productive hours for individual or multiple workers. 187 reviewers of Hubstaff have provided feedback on this feature.
93%
(Based on 187 reviews)

Intelligence

Based on 185 Hubstaff reviews. Analyzes key metrics to identify root causes of productivity blockers or enhancers.
89%
(Based on 185 reviews)

Burnout

Measure markers of employee burnout like absences, mistakes, unengaged workers, etc. This feature was mentioned in 184 Hubstaff reviews.
87%
(Based on 184 reviews)