I really appreciate that Hubstaff is very easy to navigate, even for someone who isn't deeply technical. Tracking time requires minimal effort, and it runs quietly in the background without interrupting workflow. This simplicity is especially valuable for long projects where accurate time management directly affects payment and accountability. Another major advantage for me is the transparency Hubstaff creates between the client and the worker. It records work sessions and activity accurately, establishing a smooth connection. The payment structure is reassuring as tracked hours are accurately recorded, so compensation feels fair and properly aligned with the actual work completed. Additionally, I've been paid more through Hubstaff than with any other time tracking platform. It automates processes, which reduces confusion around manually logging hours. The customer support has also been consistently responsive, whether it involved Hubstaff itself or client-related issues. The support team is active and resolves problems quickly, which makes a noticeable difference when deadlines are involved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I'd say the platform is highly functional, but there are still areas that can feel a little restrictive. Since Hubstaff focuses actively on tracking, it can occasionally feel overly monitored during creative or research-oriented tasks where productivity is not always reflected. Another limitation I've experienced is that the desktop application sometimes feels more central to the experience than the web version. Certain features work more smoothly through the installed app, which may not always be convenient for users like me who are switching between multiple devices, like my phone and laptop. Additionally, for first-time users, some of the tracking settings and permissions can seem intrusive until they understand how the system works. There are also occasional syncing or session-related issues where timers may need to be manually checked, especially during unstable Internet connections. Though not frequent, these interruptions can create minor inconveniences during continuous work sessions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how Hubstaff makes it easy to track my working hours, and it really keeps me committed. I appreciate that I can clock in and continue working, and when I'm no longer active, it notices and stops itself, making it an honest tool. It's really easy to use, and the setup was super simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

At the moment from an employee persepective I do not think there is anything I deslike about it at all. I find it easy to use and it serves me well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the time tracking and schedule setting features of Hubstaff. It allows me to see who is off or working, and shows their payment information. As an HR person in a remote environment with employees all over the globe, it's helpful to understand who works when and how productive they are. The time tracking feature lets us know work details, and employees can view their shift times and off days. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't like that there's a feature allowing employees to change or blur screenshots. This shouldn't be allowed as it can lead to employees misusing it. Also, it was a bit difficult to get everyone to use it initially. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Its ease of reporting, and quick ramp up into metrics visibility. Performance is always fast and accurate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Honestly there is nothing that has given my trouble so far. Pricing is solid for the use case, and support was there during the initial onboarding Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Easy to log in and easily Automated payroll that calculates hours and pays your team through Wise or PayPal instantly.

Geofencing capabilities that automatically clock field workers in and out as they enter job sites.

Customizable transparency via screenshots and activity levels that can be blurred for privacy.

Seamless integrations with 30+ tools like Jira and Asana to keep your workflow unified.

Budgeting alerts that warn you before projects go over-scope, saving you from unexpected costs.track your time in Hubstaff. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The invasive nature of screenshots and activity tracking can feel like "spyware," which often erodes employee trust and damages company culture.

Activity percentages only track mouse and keyboard movement, which unfairly penalizes roles that require deep thinking, reading, or offline collaboration.

Many essential tools—like automated payroll and scheduling—are locked behind the most expensive tiers, making the cost add up quickly for growing teams.

App: The mobile version is surprisingly "bare-bones," lacking critical management functions like the ability to approve timesheets or handle time-off requests on the go.

Users still report occasional bugs where the timer fails to sync properly or projects vanish, leading to annoying manual corrections and disputes over hours.g when I’m trying to find the time I worked. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recently, I’ve appreciated the improved reporting dashboards and better timesheet accuracy. The automated weekly reports save time, and the activity tracking feels more optimized than before. Integration with project management tools has also become smoother, making workflow tracking more centralized and efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While the performance has improved, the screenshot monitoring feature can still feel slightly intrusive for some team members. Adding more flexible privacy controls and lightweight background tracking options would enhance user comfort. Additionally, reducing desktop app resource usage further would make it even better for lower-spec systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

2 different paid add-ons were added to my account without me ever clicking the button, requesting my authorization, or even sending me an email notification that my bill was changing. I was overcharged for 2 years for a feature I was not using and they refused to refund. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

2 different paid add-ons were added to my account without me ever clicking the button, requesting my authorization, or even sending me an email notification that my bill was changing. I was overcharged for 2 years for a feature I was not using and they refused to refund. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Hubstaff has been a fantastic tool for our team! It's easy to use, provides accurate time tracking, and gives great visibility into productivity without being complicated. It has helped us stay organized, improve accountability, and streamline our workflow. Highly recommend it for any business looking for reliable time and workforce management software! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are very few downsides to using Hubstaff. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I enjoy using Hubstaff for keeping track of my time throughout the day. I'm obsessed with how easy it is to maintain our team and the time they work, and it really helps in seeing the productivity across the board. Hubstaff works perfectly for our team. It even enables our human resources team to make edits when necessary and keep tabs, keeping honest people honest. Hubstaff is super easy to get started with and makes it simple to work within our team and add new employees as we hire more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I do not have any dislikes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It makes it easier to monitor the time spent on each project. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a novice user, I found the initial setup not very easy. However, once I understood how everything works, it’s good. A few video references would be helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.