Hubstaff
Workable
| Feature | Hubstaff | Workable |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $4.99/mo | From $149/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | remote-team-managers, field-service-companies, agencies, construction-teams | growing-companies, hr-teams, recruiters, startups |
| Founded | 2012 | 2012 |
| Time Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Gps Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Screenshots | ✓ | ✗ |
| Activity Levels | ✓ | ✗ |
| Payroll | ✓ | ✗ |
| Geofencing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ats | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Sourcing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Job Posting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Interview Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Offer Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| 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
✓ Workable Pros
- Great job board reach
- AI candidate sourcing
- Easy to use
- Good reporting
✗ Workable Cons
- Expensive
- Limited HR beyond recruiting
- Video interview extra
The Verdict
Hubstaff is built for remote team managers and field service companies, with a focus on time-tracking and gps-tracking. Workable targets growing companies and hr teams and leads with ats and ai-sourcing.
On pricing, Hubstaff is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $4.99/mo compared to $149/mo for Workable. That $144.01/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
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.