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Best User Activity Monitoring Software in 2026

User activity monitoring software records activity on work devices and services. This list is for people comparing what a tool tracks, where it runs, how it is deployed, and how long it keeps data.

  1. 1

    ActivTrak

    Free plan APIExtensionLinux+3

    ActivTrak combines workforce activity analysis with schedule, productivity, and AI insights. Its free plan is narrow in scope, while paid-plan prices are not listed.

    7.7 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
  2. 2

    Kickidler

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2

    Choose Kickidler if you need employee time tracking or monitoring, with higher plans adding visual monitoring and data-loss controls.

    7.4 From $2.75/user/mo (annual) Visit site
  3. 3

    eMonitor

    Free trial APILinuxMac+3

    eMonitor combines attendance tracking, application activity and configurable monitoring controls.

    6.5 From $3.90/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
  4. 4

    Insightful

    Free trial APILinuxMac+3

    Insightful brings activity monitoring, attendance, productivity tools, and integrations together, with multiple deployment options.

    6.4 From $8/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
  5. 5

    Monitask

    Free trial AndroidExtensioniPhone+4

    Monitask combines manual time tracking, screenshots, activity levels, and reporting across many platforms.

    6.2 From $6.49/user/mo (annual) · 10-day trial Visit site
  6. 6

    WorkTime

    Free plan MacWebWindows
    6.1 Free plan · paid from $6.99/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  7. 7

    Teramind Data Loss Prevention

    Free trial APILinuxMac+3

    Teramind DLP combines monitoring, classification, and blocking controls for organizational data protection.

    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
  8. 8

    Worktivity

    Free trial APIExtensionLinux+3

    Worktivity brings monitoring, timesheets, task management, and AI analysis together, with controls over optional screenshots.

    5.9 From $3.32/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  9. 9

    SentryPC

    Paid AndroidMacWeb+1

    SentryPC combines activity records, content controls, schedules, and geofencing in one cloud account. Check the one-device Basic Plan and log-retention rules before choosing it.

    5.6 From $69.95/yr Visit site
  10. 10

    EmpMonitor

    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    5.3 From $3/user/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Visit site
  11. 11

    CleverControl

    Paid MacWebWindows
    4.9 Visit site
  12. 12

    Controlio

    Paid MacWebWindows
    4.9 From $6.67/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  13. 13

    InterGuard

    Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2
    4.9 Pricing on request Visit site
  14. 14

    Net Monitor for Employees Pro

    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
    4.7 From $9.95/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
  15. 15

    SuperSee

    Paid LinuxMacWeb+1
    4.4 From $2.99/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  16. 16

    PC Watch

    Paid Web
    4.3 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
  17. 17

    Work Zilla Work Suite

    Paid MacWebWindows
    4.2 Pricing on request · 15-day trial Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Check whether a free plan or trial fits your needs, then compare paid pricing and the activity, retention, operating-system, deployment, and stealth-monitoring details shown for a tool. If you need to read or change code, check the tool's open-source licence.

Questions

Do these tools have free plans?

A free plan is offered by tools on this list. Check the individual listing for its free-plan terms and limits.

Can I try a tool before paying?

Free trials are offered by tools on this list. Trial lengths vary, including 7-, 10-, 14-, 15-, and 30-day trials.

Which platforms are supported?

The listed platforms are Windows, macOS, web, Linux, API, and Android. Check the platform details for the tool you are considering.

How are tools compared here?

Comparison fields include free plan, paid starting price, screenshots, activity tracked, data retention, supported operating systems, deployment, and stealth monitoring.

Are paid prices listed?

Several listings show a starting price, such as annual per-user or monthly rates. Others give pricing on request, so check the individual listing.

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