Hubstaff
Tally
| Feature | Hubstaff | Tally |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $4.99/mo | Free / from $29/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Best For | remote-team-managers, field-service-companies, agencies, construction-teams | startups, freelancers, no-code-builders, researchers |
| Founded | 2012 | 2020 |
| Time Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Gps Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Screenshots | ✓ | ✗ |
| Activity Levels | ✓ | ✗ |
| Payroll | ✓ | ✗ |
| Geofencing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Form Builder | ✗ | ✓ |
| Conditional Logic | ✗ | ✓ |
| Payments | ✗ | ✓ |
| File Uploads | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom Domains | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calculations | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
- Unlimited forms and responses on free plan
- Document-style editor (no drag-and-drop complexity)
- Built-in payment collection via Stripe
- Conditional logic and calculations included free
✗ Tally Cons
- Less design customization than Typeform
- Pro plan needed for custom domains and file uploads
- Limited reporting and analytics built-in
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 freelancers 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.
Tally edges out on user ratings (4.7 vs 4.3). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Tally offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Hubstaff takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
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.