DeskTime
Superhuman
| Feature | DeskTime | Superhuman |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $7/mo | From $25/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | managers, remote-teams, freelancers, agencies | executives, sales-professionals, founders, high-volume-emailers |
| Founded | 2011 | 2014 |
| Automatic Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Productivity Calculation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Screenshots | ✓ | ✗ |
| Url Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Project Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Absence Calendar | ✓ | ✗ |
| Keyboard Shortcuts | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Triage | ✗ | ✓ |
| Read Statuses | ✗ | ✓ |
| Split Inbox | ✗ | ✓ |
| Snippets | ✗ | ✓ |
| Scheduled Send | ✗ | ✓ |
| Undo Send | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ DeskTime Pros
- Automatic productivity tracking
- Good free plan for individuals
- Screenshot monitoring option
- Detailed reports
✗ DeskTime Cons
- Can feel invasive to employees
- Limited project management features
- Desktop app required
✓ Superhuman Pros
- Fastest email client with sub-100ms interactions
- AI triage auto-prioritizes and summarizes emails
- Split inbox and snippets for efficient workflows
- Read statuses show when emails are opened
✗ Superhuman Cons
- Expensive at $25-33/month per user
- No free plan or trial without invite
- Gmail and Outlook only (no other providers)
The Verdict
DeskTime is built for managers and remote teams, with a focus on automatic-tracking and productivity-calculation. Superhuman targets executives and sales professionals and leads with keyboard-shortcuts and ai-triage.
On pricing, DeskTime is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $7/mo compared to $25/mo for Superhuman. That $18/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
DeskTime has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Superhuman requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Superhuman offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while DeskTime takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Superhuman has a slight overall edge — but if automatic productivity tracking matters most to you, DeskTime may still be the right call.