ActivTrak

Vorteile

This lets you spy on their screen and see what they see. You can block out website from loading. For example: employees during working hours can't load Netflix. You can also monitor when their computer goes to sleep and when they are inactive.

Nachteile

One of the employees uses a MacBook Pro. When his iOS updates sometimes the permission setting of ActiveTrak need resetting.

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ActivTrak has been a great tool for monitoring productivity across my team. The ability to set the parameters and also conduct on spot auditing has been great to the development of my team.

Nachteile

I wouldn't say it's what I like the least, but I wish we could have a way to save screen activites, at least snapshots to be reviewed at a later time.

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Vorteile

Decent hours reporting, I can see my teams screens.

Nachteile

The app is often buggy, and not always operational. Not truly accurate

Vorteile

It was really helpful for me to see what kinds of things people on my team were doing while they work and where we had people spending too much time using certain tools and programs.

Nachteile

The difficult part of using ActivTrak for us was that we had to send it out to all of our people to have them install in on their computers. It led to some issues with people feeling uncomfortable with being tracked and took a lot of time/conversations to get everybody on board with what we are trying to do.

Vorteile

Being able to review how staff works/hours worked

Nachteile

No clear understanding of what some of the descriptions of work actually are tracking

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Good service, easy to use and lots of nice features. I really would have like to use this services. It was my first choice and would have use it if not for the cost.

Nachteile

You shows a good price per users but when you go to subscribe it requires minimum of five users. I only needed one user which made the price was very high for me.

Vorteile

ActivTrak is a great tool, and shows accurate information. I like that it's in real time that you can view employees productivity.

Nachteile

The printable reports is lacking and could be better formatted.

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Easy to install, works across pc and mac

Nachteile

User Aliases don't always work so if you use a generic login things can overlap

Vorteile

Ability to track so many things, websites, utilization, productivity decline, high passive time. I am able to see whether the team is actively using tools provided for workflow. I can also verify if team members are using unauthorized websites such as social media sites.

Nachteile

Nothing come to mind at this time. I am getting everything I need.

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It is a simple tool that works really well and gives me basic information I need.

Nachteile

I would like more specific data, it feels like for the price it needs more.

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It is a great way to see how your team spends their shifts, if you have problematic people you can see what they are doing by installing an invisible client, this way you can ensure that your equipment is not being missused.It has great reporting capabilities.

Nachteile

It sometimes does not updates as intended and it can be a bit problematic to delete the client if you want to be secretive.

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ActivTrak is fairly hidden though can be found by developers/competent IT people who know what to look for and it gives a way to be able to see after a fair amount of customising and configuring. Some elements such as seeing what is being used are useful but also we did seem to be logging quite excessively information we didn't need to capture.

Nachteile

After spending a while customizing and adding what to track we did start to wonder if this too was taking more time than the benefits and it is also worth noting that ActivTrak doesn't take into account non computer based interactions so you might see a period of inactivity when someone is actually logged into a different system or on a different task then ActivTrak is blind to this interaction. We also noted that there is a risk people within your business think its a bit excessive and similar to forcing employees at home to keep a webcamera on all day.

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What we like the most is the fact that we can categorize activities as productive or unproductive, this helps us have a more accurate report when checkin out productivity and keeps us well informed of which users are accesing unproductive websites or applications, also the fact that we can customize the schedule in which the agent keeps track of activities since a lot of our employees are woking from home using their personal devices and they can use them withough worries during their free time.

Nachteile

The installation process can sometimes be difficult as some firewalls and antivirus softwares block the agent from recording any activities, this means that even if the agent is sucessfuly installed we still don't get any records from it on that particular computer, it can be easily solved by adding exceptions to the software but not everyone is comfortable doing so since some are using their personal devices.

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I like the software especially because our employees are working remotely this is a great way to track productivity and ensure they are not working to many hours.

Nachteile

I like the software there is nothing negative to say

Vorteile

I love how it integrates productivity tracking and security in one platform. This is the tool to help you manage your company effectively especially for outsourcing companies like us. It tracks the productivity of our offshore team and generates a comprehensive report that could help assess a staff or a team's needs in their operational day to day activities.

Nachteile

None. I would say that the features offered by ActivTrak are functional and beneficial. This makes sense because they are open for suggestions and they conduct webinars from time to time where they provide information about a new feature and gather information about what could possibly be a helpful feature in the future.

Vorteile

This software is very easy to use and very easy to configure. A very small agent can be installed without a trace, even to the technically savvy. The web-based console does a great job with reporting up-to-date computer usage statics as well as screen shots in real-time. It does exactly what it is designed to do - see and record computer usage. Usage statistics are broken down by application/category which is helpful in determining productivity.

Nachteile

There isn't much to dislike about the software as it does what it intends to do quite well. The only difficulty I have experienced is the removal of the agent when a system falls out of the scope of monitoring.

Vorteile

The dashboard is very well organised and shows exactly what needed. All the charts and statistics are very well organised and you can see where time is wasting.

Activtrak helps me to check the efficiency of my team. I was having difficulty to finish my projects and need to check my team's performance. It is easy to set up and give accurate result most of the time.

The screenshot is somehow controversial as it takes some of my teams working code and upload to the server. I am not a big fan of screenshot taking as it is very vulnerable to my coding and content, But sometimes it is useful to have as proof.

It is a good way to see team members are working or playing games or using social media.
The reporting option is vast and has most of the important things.

I love how simple the setup is, no server set up. Just install and I can now see the stats and control from a web browser. No technician needed.

Nachteile

For and PC it suddenly takes lots of memory and starts sending lots of packet to my default ethernet unused ports. I have to uninstall it or use wifi for internet connection. I am still waiting for my IT support staff to show up and solve this problem.

Vorteile

The best part for us is that it takes the legwork out of an investigation. Simply install the tool and the data is gathered in many different formats. Before we started using it, an investigation would consume hours of IT's time while we dug through firewalls and internet history files (if available) to piece together a picture of PC activity. Being able to provide legal a set of screenshots is perfect and removes all of the guess work.

Nachteile

We haven't run into anything we disliked about this software

Vorteile

The ease of installation along with the multitude of reports

Nachteile

I wish the software could be user-based rather than per machine - when users hotdesk, this will knock out our licensing and stop reporting until it is noticed/dealt with

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The dashboard allows you to drill down from group setting to each employee's uses. Coaching and insights help keep everyone in focus. The ability to see where and when folks are using what software or sites allowed us to capture the fact that one of our remote workers was performing two online jobs at the same time.

Nachteile

I don't really have any. Easy to set up and use.

Vorteile

I like that it is not completely intrusive in a keylogger like fashion as other softwares are, while still giving my bosses the information they need to keep everyone honest.

Nachteile

The completely hidden nature can be a little uneasy - be sure to be transparent to your employees that you have this installed on the machines they'll be working on. Want them to be honest? Be honest yourself!

Vorteile

The recording of information on a active desktop into a spreadsheet allows for accurate timesheets (billing to clientele) and updates on staff productivity. Screenshots also provide an effective method for assessing exact work conducted. As it is all online, the access to the dashboard can be done anywhere, even on holiday!

Nachteile

Inability to record activity when device is offline (not connected to the internet) and then upload said activity when online again.

Vorteile

It's user interface is simple and intuitive. It provides an in-depth report of each computer and what the user spends time doing.

Vorteile

Easy to install
Unobtrusive and almost completely invisible to the end user
Compatible with antivirus and other security applications
It does what is claims to do

Nachteile

Limited customization for enterprise type deployments, for example I would like to capture screenshots more frequently but at lower resolution
No keystroke logging - I understand the philosophy behind not doing it, but enterprise customers need this functionality

Vorteile

You can try it first and decide if it is the proper solution, and it allows you to configure it and setup permissions. It is very useful.

Nachteile

Once you uninstall it, and install it on other machines it will not bring the screenshots. The settings menu could be more user friendly and the stats page should allow more detailed reports.

Vorteile

It does the job and I'm able to see when employees are working

Nachteile

Set up is confusing especially if you have to reinstall, as is the website. I wish I could view the screen without additional fees.

Vorteile

We are able to monitor productivity among our teams and individuals. It helps us to provide coaching to improve our empoyees.

Nachteile

There are so many versions of reports, it can be a bit overwhelming and confusing to hone in on the exact metrics you need to measure.

Vorteile

When it worked, could view live screens or screenshots to use for productivity coaching as well as catch behaviors like job searches early.

Nachteile

Customer service was atrocious. Agressive with you to get you to buy /renew but abandon you as soon as you pay. Product never worked like it should. Alerts constantly broke. System was agonizingly slow to the point it was almost unusable unless you wanted to pay a full time person to review. The data classification system was not smart - you would expect once you classify a URL as one thing it would remember it but instead had to spend hours each week re-classifying the same thing over and over just to have the data show up correct to be able to coach the team. If you want any of the features or reporting that woudl actually maybe be helpful to give you insights and save you time... expect to shell out more money for each one.

Vorteile

The ability to see what our employees are working on.

Nachteile

The reporting is sometimes a little difficult to decipher.

Vorteile

Great Metrics with enough detail to clearly see an employees day, how they are working, how much time they are spending on each tasks, etc.

Nachteile

Don't have anything I an see as a con at this point.

Vorteile

That it tracks the activity of each employee.

Nachteile

Wish it was a little more user friendly.

Vorteile

The dashboards and easy to read summaries of time categories.

Nachteile

It sometimes has glitches where I am unable to view my teams time on a given day.

Vorteile

Being able to make sure remote employees are being productive.

Nachteile

When over user count, information will not display.

Vorteile

Activtrak is very easy to deploy. Very intuitive ui. Clean and simple design. Search function is very

Nachteile

The price is a little bit high after they chnaged the pricing tiers a few years ago.

Vorteile

The interface was very simple to use for the most part. I went from not knowing anything about the portal to diving into reports.

Nachteile

The plethora of reports and features is nice, however it was almost a bit overwhelming.

Vorteile

This tool allows me to track my trainees' computer activity during training

Nachteile

I have nothing negative to say about this tool

Vorteile

Never got it to work and Tech support could not get it to work either.

Nachteile

Never got it to work and Tech support could not get it to work either.

Nachteile

Could not test all features during demo. They require a one year paid up front commitment and 5 users minimum. Not the same company it used to be.

Vorteile

Provides tracking & monitoring of employee activity & productivity efficiently.Helpful insights are provided to line managers to address concerns before they become an issue.

Nachteile

Cost - Reductions would be appreciated, but I suppose you get what you pay for & the service is delivering as promised

Vorteile

The best part of this software is you can setup the shift timing in which you want to monitor. You get all the details and activities done on the system within the shift timing and also get the detailed reports of it.

Nachteile

The pricing is a bit high as compared to other monitoring softwares but the functionality is worth the money.

Vorteile

There is really are no pros to this software.

Nachteile

I would not recommend ActivTrak to my worst enemy. Good luck trying to cancel it when it does not work for you. I tried cancelling it and they wouldn't so I cancelled the card and now they are trying to send me a bill for a month I was not even using the software. Finally had to turn them over to our legal counsel today.

Vorteile

The easy interface and how easy it is to code applications and website as productive or non-productive. It gives a GREAT picture of the productivity of the workstations. I like that it can block websites as well with one caveat (see cons). I will say this blocker is 100% effective, where websites blocked by the router can be accessed using an alternate method. The Screenshots are helpful, not as a spy tool, but in determining errors when one of our programs is having trouble, we can see the error screen the operator saw through the screenshots. Great troubleshooting. Screenshots also let me assist the operator when I am in a remote location, I can see what they are asking and assist quicker than actually remoting into the workstation for minor questions. EVERY INTERACTION WITH THIS PROVIDER HAS BEEN MORE THAN EXCELLENT, and they are eager to help and take suggestions and criticism to assist or improve their already great product. You are not alone after you download or purchase. Another good feature is on the workstation the program runs in the background and is completely invisible to workstation, it doesn't slow the system down, nor cause the workstation any troubles.

Nachteile

When you block a website, it is always blocked. I would like to release the block during non-business hours. For instance, if my employees want to check their emails, Facebook, I have no problem with them doing this before work, after work or during lunch. I did load my work hours into the system, but tech support said right now it an "always" block. I don't want to have to come in and turn the blocks on and off manually. Other than that, this is the best program I have found.

Vorteile

ActivTrak is a cloud based software that allows employers to monitor employee activity in the workplace. It provides real time insights on employee behavior, productivity, and engagement. The software is designed to help employers improve their workplace productivity, reduce cyber security threats, and gain valuable insights into how their employees are using their time. ActivTrak provides comprehensive analytics and comprehensive reports that allow employers to gain a better understanding of how their employees are working and how they can improve their productivity. It is also designed to be easy to use, so employers can quickly and easily set up the software and start monitoring employee activity.

Nachteile

ActivTrak does not offer a mobile app to monitor employee activity on the go.

Vorteile

The ability to monitor employees’ and their workstations through a single interface is an upgrade in my work area. Time tracking and productivity analysis have helped me greatly in my work and are currently my favorite features out of all the great features of Activtrak. I have tried other software with similar promoted features but it slows the system down, with ActivTrak, the system works well and there seems to be no lag period. It is great.

Nachteile

A live feed of the employees’ screen is not available. It would be a great addition if features include live feed because as of now, screenshots are just available.

Vorteile

This application has helped us a lot in ensuring we are able to protect the business from any fraudulent and non ethical practices that may put the business in a difficult position. Moreover, Activtrak has helped us in ensuring we have proper documentation when we have to deal with any infractions.

Nachteile

NONE! I love how convenient and helpful this application has been towards my work and the business I support with. I cannot think of anything I don't like about this application.

Vorteile

ActivTrak is a powerful tool for businesses. You can watch live the efficiency of every employee, if and were their are wasting their time on internet and very discreet. You have all the data in a simple web page with a lot of option and statistics for every user.

Nachteile

The first time you login in the dashboard, its a little weird and you need some time to find everything, how to activate account and change the settings.
The installation while is very fast and easy, sometimes is blocked from antivirus programs

Vorteile

ActivTrak is easy to install, free (for my use), and lightweight. I have it installed on the family computer so that I can track my kids' time and then categorize it. We have a system where they get rewards in the form of poker chips and then can spend them on things... like screen time. But I need to be able to differentiate between when they are on their computers doing something worthwhile (like Khan Academy) for which they are not charged any chips and then they are watching YouTube videos or playing Fortnite. That's what ActivTrak let's me do.

Nachteile

It took me a while to figure out how to get the kind of reports that I wanted out of the system. (I tried making my own based on the logs, first, and that didn't go well at all.) There are still segments of the reports that I don't understand, like an hour belonging to "system processes" or something like that. I think if I spend the effort I'll be able to categorize things like I want them to a little more automatically, but it takes a bit of effort.

Vorteile

Recent screen shots help get overview at a glance about what your employees doing.
One can monitor from anywhere or on the go.
website blocking is very easy and its very difficult for employees to track whats going on their system.
For home users its free to monitor 3 computers with enough data

Nachteile

Price is bit high as compared to other solutions.
Also paying annually is also a paid and they don't offer monthly payment options

Vorteile

This is the kind of software that sensitive companies need to protect themselves, their data and their employees. The very nature of this software is stealth. Users will never know that they're being watched (that is if that's the way you want it set up). The reporting is excellent and very in-depth and detailed.

Nachteile

Hard to uninstall. Because it doesn't work like conventional software, the removal (at least the first time) is kind of a chore.

Vorteile

Its not a cheaper solution but it is a better solution if you want more detail into what your employees are doing. It really made the owner cringe at the level of detail we can see what the employees do, he almost thought it was too invasive

Nachteile

We had some employees who were consistently missing deadlines that they shouldn't have been missing. ActivTrak enabled us to efficiently identify and address some of the employees' problematic behaviors.

It worked so well that I actually installed it on my own computer to help me identify areas for improvement.