What is the best time tracking software for Windows?

While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, for many, the best time tracking software for Windows is Hubstaff. With a versatile feature set that includes time tracking, automated timesheets, productivity monitoring, workforce analytics, scheduling, reporting, and more, it’s a Windows tracker built for all industries and team sizes.

Does Microsoft have a time tracking tool?

No. Microsoft offers tools that can function alongside time tracking tools like Microsoft Teams, Planner, and Outlook, but there is no native time tracking solution available at this time. Businesses in need of time tracking, timesheets, and payments can look to tools like Hubstaff.

Is there a screen time tracker for Windows?

Yes. Windows provides basic screen time and activity reporting features, but they lack the depth of true time tracking tools with built-in workforce analytics. Hubstaff’s Windows app, for instance, tracks hours, activity levels, app and URL usage, and can take screenshots at custom intervals for a better understanding of how your team uses their workday.

How do I track time on a PC?

To track time on a PC, download a time tracking solution. Tools like Hubstaff offer two versions of desktop time tracking: automatic tracking (https://hubstaff.com/silent-app) that functions in the background (for company-owned devices) and manual tracking (https://hubstaff.com/employee-time-tracking) with a start-and-stop timer (for personal devices). Time is automatically synced to reports and timesheets with both solutions.

Does the Windows timer keep tracking if my laptop is offline?

It depends on the software. Some time tracking software, like ActivTrak, automatically tracks time in the background without needing to start or stop a timer. Other tools like Toggl operate using a simple start-and-stop digital timer. Apps like Hubstaff offer both automatic (https://hubstaff.com/silent-app) and manual (https://hubstaff.com/employee-time-tracking) time tracking based on whether you’re using company-owned or user-owned devices.

Can Hubstaff be deployed via MSI, Intune, or Group Policy?

Yes. With Hubstaff’s code-signed MSI installer, your team can handle enterprise deployment across multiple Windows environments. If you plan to use the automatic tracking (https://hubstaff.com/silent-app) version, IT teams can deploy the desktop app on company-owned devices with Microsoft Intune, SCCM, or Group Policy and manage access with SSO, SAML, SCIM provisioning, and audit logs.

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Automatic time tracking

Automatic time tracking runs in the background

Hubstaff’s Windows time tracking software allows users to track time to tasks and projects to generate automated timesheets. Users can make corrections, leave notes, and submit for manager approval, which triggers in-app payments across various payroll providers like PayPal, Wise, and Deel. Or, automate the entire tracking process with automatic time tracking on company-owned devices for improved accuracy and compliance.

Invoicing

Invoicing for hours tracked on Windows

Seamlessly convert tracked time on Windows devices into branded client invoices. Set automated line items, add custom branding, and send and receive payments via email directly from the app.

Hubstaff invoices dashboard showing client list, issue dates, totals, payments, and statuses with outstanding and paid amounts.

Scheduling

Windows team scheduling and attendance

Optimize employee schedules with customizable attendance management features. Use predictive scheduling features to create and assign shifts, plan around PTO and holidays, and create alerts for late, missed, or abandoned shifts.

Project management

Project and task time tracking on Windows

Create and track time to projects and tasks in Hubstaff’s Windows time tracking agent. Or, integrate with your favorite project management tools like Asana, Jira, ClickUp, and Trello to sync Hubstaff with your existing tasks.

Customized reporting

Reports built from Windows time data

Hubstaff offers 20+ reports for Time & Activity, Daily Totals, Amounts owed, and more. Users can filter by team member, project, or timeframe and send reports via email to key stakeholders directly from the app.

Integrations

30+ integrations with the tools your Windows team already uses

Hubtaff offers over 30 integrations with project management, payroll, communication, CRM, and help desk apps. SMB and enterprise environments can streamline workflows with help from premier apps like Asana, Salesforce, Slack, QuickBooks, and Gusto.

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Benefits of a Windows Time Tracking App

A Windows time tracking app can provide a level of accuracy that spreadsheets can’t with intuitive features like time tracking, timesheets, payroll, employee productivity, and invoicing for:

Increased cost savings for Windows-heavy orgs
Improved accuracy and ROI from automatic timesheets
Reduction in meeting times, focusing on project status
Reduced payroll errors from estimates and retroactive hours logs

cost savings by eliminating wasted tasks

10% - 25%
Project savings

25%
Cost reduction from bad hires

We work in a lot of different industries, so I can’t always know what’s a 45-minute task and what’s a four-hour task. With tools like Hubstaff, you can tell. You then decide if a whole project should’ve taken 16 hours or if someone is just not the right fit.Solomon ThimothyOneIMS President

faster project completion

Bookkeeping reduced from
1 week to 1-2 days

Over 100% ROI
By improving productivity and visibility

My people need to document their work so that I can have visibility into what they did during the day. Using Hubstaff reduces the meeting time I needed and gives me clarity into what was done and what wasn’t.Brian DordevicDirector of Strategic Planning

reduction in check-in meeting time

10% - 25%
Increase in activity level

100% confidence
In running a remote operation

Without Hubstaff, I wouldn’t be confident in running a remote business. We used the platform from the first day we opened the office in India, so I knew it would give me the insights and confidence to commit to remote working.Ross CrawfordManaging Director

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Getting Started with Hubstaff on Windows

Download Hubstaff’s Windows time tracker
First, download Hubstaff for Windows and follow the onboarding instructions to add team members. Install is fast and intuitive, taking just 60 seconds to get started.
Sign in and choose your tracking settings
Next, sign in via email, SSO, or 2FA. Admin-friendly permissions allow you to configure settings for idle timeouts, breaks, shift reminders, optional screenshots, and more to manage your team the way you see fit. All settings sync with employees’ Windows devices upon the next sync.
Step 3: Start tracking employees’ time
Once your team is onboarded and permissions have been configured, create and assign tasks and projects to your team. You can also import tasks and projects through third-party integrations with tools like Asana, Jira, and Trello.

Automatic time tracking for Windows

A powerful desktop app built to run on Windows 8 or newer. Questions? View the operating system requirements.

Windows 11
Windows 10 S (2017)
Windows 10 (2015) MS Version 6.4
Windows 8/8.1 (2012-2013) MS Version 6.2/6.3
Windows 7 (2009) - Supports Windows 7 machines with TLS 1.2 enabled

Desktop permissions

Hubstaff is built on the foundation of transparency and is intended to provide visibility without compromising trust. Follow our guiding principles and see how you can adjust permissions to make Hubstaff the transparent screen time and activity tracker that best suits your organization.

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