Hubstaff
Timing
| Feature | Hubstaff | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $4.99/mo | From $8/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | remote-team-managers, field-service-companies, agencies, construction-teams | mac-users, freelancers, consultants, lawyers |
| Founded | 2012 | 2013 |
| Time Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Gps Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Screenshots | ✓ | ✗ |
| Activity Levels | ✓ | ✗ |
| Payroll | ✓ | ✗ |
| Geofencing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Categorization | ✗ | ✓ |
| Timeline View | ✗ | ✓ |
| Project Rules | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calendar Sync | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Timing Pros
- Completely automatic tracking on Mac
- AI-powered activity categorization
- Beautiful timeline visualization
- Syncs with calendar events
✗ Timing Cons
- Mac only - no Windows or Linux
- Requires initial rule setup
- No team/collaboration features in lower plans
The Verdict
Hubstaff is built for remote team managers and field service companies, with a focus on time-tracking and gps-tracking. Timing targets mac users and freelancers and leads with automatic-tracking and ai-categorization.
Pricing is close: Hubstaff starts at $4.99/mo versus $8/mo for Timing — not a deciding factor on its own.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
Bottom line: Timing 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.