Hubstaff vs Time Doctor vs Asrify:
Monitoring vs Trust-Based
Two leading monitoring tools versus a trust-based alternative. Compare features and decide if surveillance helps or hinders your remote team.
Quick Overview
Managers comparing employee monitoring tools, often evaluating whether surveillance is necessary or if trust-based approaches work better for their team.
Hubstaff
Remote team monitoring + GPS
Starting at Free / $4.99/user
Time Doctor
Detailed activity monitoring
Starting at $5.90/user
Asrify
Trust-based tracking + full PM
Starting at Free / $5.83/user
Pricing Comparison
All three are similarly priced at basic tiers. The difference is what you get: Hubstaff and Time Doctor offer monitoring features, while Asrify offers project management and collaboration tools instead.
| Team Size / Billing | Hubstaff | Time Doctor | Asrify |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 users, basic | $24.95/mo (Starter) | $29.50/mo (Basic) | $29.15/mo (Pro) |
| 10 users, standard | $69.90/mo (Pro) | $59/mo (Basic) | $58.30/mo (Pro) |
| 10 users, full monitoring | $99.90/mo (Pro+) | $139/mo (Premium) | N/A (no monitoring) |
* Prices based on publicly available pricing as of 2026. Actual costs may vary based on features, add-ons, and promotional offers.
Hubstaff vs Asrify: Feature Comparison
| Feature | Hubstaff | Time Doctor | Asrify |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Features | |||
| Time Tracking | Full | Full | Full |
| Project Management | Basic | Basic | Full |
| Kanban Boards | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Collaboration | |||
| Team Chat | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Knowledge Base | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Billing & Invoicing | |||
| Invoicing | Basic | ✗ | Full |
| Other Features | |||
| Screenshots | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Activity Monitoring | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| GPS Tracking | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Free Plan | 1 user | ✗ | 2 users |
Who Should Choose What?
Choose Hubstaff if:
- You need GPS tracking for field workers
- Screenshot monitoring is required
- You manage hourly remote contractors
- Payroll integration is important
- Activity monitoring is necessary for compliance
Choose Time Doctor if:
- Detailed activity monitoring is essential
- You need distraction alerts
- Video screen recording is required
- You want productivity scoring
- Strict time accountability is needed
Choose Asrify if:
- You believe in trust-based management
- Project management matters more than surveillance
- Team collaboration is important
- You want invoicing built-in
- You're concerned about team morale
Frequently Asked Questions
Research is mixed. Monitoring can improve output for simple tasks but often reduces creativity, job satisfaction, and productivity for knowledge work. Many high-performing teams use trust-based approaches.
Yes, monitoring features are optional in both. However, the tools are designed around surveillance, and you'd be paying for features you don't use.
Asrify is built on trust-based management principles. Research shows knowledge workers perform better when trusted rather than watched. The focus is on outcomes, not surveillance.
Depends on management style. For trust-based remote teams, Asrify provides collaboration tools. For teams requiring accountability tracking, Hubstaff or Time Doctor offer monitoring.
Employees generally prefer trust-based tools like Asrify. Monitoring can damage morale and make employees feel untrusted, even if productively necessary in some cases.
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Build a culture of trust with time tracking, project management, and collaboration - without surveillance.