Time Doctor
Workable
| Feature | Time Doctor | Workable |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $7/mo | From $149/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | remote-teams, outsourcing-companies, managers, virtual-assistants | growing-companies, hr-teams, recruiters, startups |
| Founded | 2012 | 2012 |
| Time Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Screenshots | ✓ | ✗ |
| Activity Monitoring | ✓ | ✗ |
| Payroll Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Project Budgets | ✓ | ✗ |
| Distraction Alerts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ats | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Sourcing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Job Posting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Interview Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Offer Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Time Doctor Pros
- Detailed activity monitoring
- Payroll integrations
- Client login portal
- Distraction alerts
✗ Time Doctor Cons
- Invasive monitoring can hurt morale
- Complex setup for larger teams
- Occasional tracking glitches
✓ 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
Time Doctor is built for remote teams and outsourcing companies, with a focus on time-tracking and screenshots. Workable targets growing companies and hr teams and leads with ats and ai-sourcing.
On pricing, Time Doctor is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $7/mo compared to $149/mo for Workable. That $142/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.