Hubstaff
Tally
| Feature | Hubstaff | Tally |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $4.99/mo | Free / from $29/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | remote-team-managers, field-service-companies, agencies, construction-teams | startups, creators, researchers, small-businesses |
| Founded | 2012 | 2020 |
| Time Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Gps Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Screenshots | ✓ | ✗ |
| Activity Levels | ✓ | ✗ |
| Payroll | ✓ | ✗ |
| Geofencing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Form Builder | ✗ | ✓ |
| Conditional Logic | ✗ | ✓ |
| Payments | ✗ | ✓ |
| File Uploads | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Hubstaff Pros
- GPS and location tracking for field teams
- Automated payroll from tracked hours
- Activity level monitoring
- Geofencing for job sites
✗ Hubstaff Cons
- Can feel invasive to employees
- Screenshot feature raises privacy concerns
- No free plan available
✓ Tally Pros
- Generous free plan
- Document-like building experience
- No submission limits
- Good integrations
✗ Tally Cons
- Less visual customization than Typeform
- Limited conditional logic on free
- Fewer templates
The Verdict
Hubstaff is built for remote team managers and field service companies, with a focus on time-tracking and gps-tracking. Tally targets startups and creators and leads with form-builder and conditional-logic.
On pricing, Hubstaff is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $4.99/mo compared to $29/mo for Tally. That $24.009999999999998/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Tally has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Hubstaff requires a paid subscription from day one.
Bottom line: Tally has a slight overall edge — but if gps and location tracking for field teams matters most to you, Hubstaff may still be the right call.