Hubstaff
TimeCamp
| Feature | Hubstaff | TimeCamp |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $4.99/mo | Free / from $3.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | remote-team-managers, field-service-companies, agencies, construction-teams | freelancers, agencies, remote-teams, consultants |
| Founded | 2012 | 2009 |
| Time Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Gps Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Screenshots | ✓ | ✗ |
| Activity Levels | ✓ | ✗ |
| Payroll | ✓ | ✗ |
| Geofencing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Timesheets | ✗ | ✓ |
| Invoicing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Attendance | ✗ | ✓ |
| Productivity Monitoring | ✗ | ✓ |
| Project Budgeting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ TimeCamp Pros
- Automatic tracking
- Good free plan
- Invoicing built-in
- Many integrations
✗ TimeCamp Cons
- UI feels dated
- Mobile app inconsistent
- Learning curve for reports
The Verdict
Hubstaff is built for remote team managers and field service companies, with a focus on time-tracking and gps-tracking. TimeCamp targets freelancers and agencies and leads with automatic-tracking and timesheets.
Pricing is close: TimeCamp starts at $3.99/mo versus $4.99/mo for Hubstaff — not a deciding factor on its own.
TimeCamp 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.
Both tools are a solid fit for agencies — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.