What DeskTime.com does

DeskTime.com (legal entity SIA DeskTime, headquartered in Riga, Latvia) operates an automatic time tracking and workforce analytics platform that runs as a desktop client on Windows and macOS. The client captures application and URL usage, document and email titles, optional screenshots at configurable intervals, IP-derived location, and idle/break detection, building per-user datasets on apps, projects, and shifts without requiring manual timer entry. Around this tracking core, the platform layers project and task time tracking, a productivity percentage calculator driven by user-configured productive/unproductive classifications, admin and user dashboards, reporting and exports, a public API, and an AI Summary feature that produces text-based daily and weekly productivity insights. Workforce management functions (shift scheduling, absence calendar, attendance, employee directory) extend the footprint beyond pure time tracking.

The company sells exclusively through a self-serve product-led growth motion: a 14-day free trial with no credit card required, a public demo account, and a sales-assisted intro call reserved for teams of 20 or more users. Revenue is recurring per-seat subscription, billed monthly or annually at a discount, with a 30-day money-back guarantee and tiered pricing by team size and feature set. Indirect channels include the website, an active content/blog presence, original research reports (the 52/17 productivity study and the AI workplace-tool usage report), SEO/comparison pages, an email newsletter, and earned media coverage in outlets such as Forbes, The Washington Post, The Verge, Fast Company, Business Insider, and TechRadar.

DeskTime targets four end markets: remote, hybrid, and in-office teams seeking visibility into distributed work; IT and software teams needing developer-tool integrations; consultants, agencies, and law firms billing by the hour; and regulated industries (financial services, professional services) requiring GDPR-compliant audit trails. Reported operating scale includes more than 730,000 users, 330 million hours tracked, 99.95% system uptime, a 4.5/5 G2 rating across 2,000+ reviews, ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certification, and GDPR compliance. The company is privately held as part of Draugiem Group, a Latvian technology incubator, with no external funding rounds disclosed. Leadership includes CEO Artis Rozentals and founders Lauris Liberts and Agris Tamanis.

Name

DeskTime.com

Legal name

SIA DeskTime

Website

https://desktime.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DeskTime.com is a Latvian SaaS platform offering automatic time tracking, productivity analytics, and workforce management for remote, hybrid, and in-office teams across freelancers, SMBs, and mid-market accounts in IT, consulting, legal, and financial services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Employee Time Tracking & Productivity Software

NAICS

Office Administrative Services (56111), Office Administrative Services (5611)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Management & Scheduling (BPACAPAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise Work Management & Collaborative Workflow Platforms (HDAEAHAI), Email, Calendar & Scheduling (BPAMAMAC)

Keywords

• Employee time tracking
• Productivity monitoring software
• Automatic time tracking
• Workforce management software
• Remote employee monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Marupe

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Subscription - Per Seat: DeskTime generates revenue through recurring per-seat subscription plans, with options for monthly or annual billing cycles. The company offers tiered pricing based on features and team size, with a free 14-day trial. Annual billing provides a discount over month-to-month pricing. The company also offers a 30-day money-back guarantee for dissatisfied customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DeskTime is an all-in-one automatic time tracking and employee productivity monitoring SaaS platform that runs in the background on Windows and Mac desktops to capture work patterns including app and URL usage, document titles, keystrokes (count only), mouse movements, and optional screenshots. The platform combines time tracking, productivity calculation, project tracking, AI-powered summaries, shift scheduling, absence and attendance management, and integrations with Jira, Asana, GitLab, Trello, Outlook, Google Calendar, and Zapier for remote, hybrid, and in-office teams.

Product overview

DeskTime is an all-in-one employee time tracking and productivity monitoring platform designed for remote, hybrid, and in-office teams. The core product includes automatic time tracking that runs in the background capturing work patterns, URL and app usage, document titles, and screenshots. The platform offers project time tracking, productivity calculation features, and AI-powered daily/weekly summaries. Workforce management capabilities include shift scheduling, absence calendars, and attendance tracking. The product integrates with popular project management tools (Jira, Asana, Trello, GitLab), communication platforms (Outlook, Google Calendar), and automation tools (Zapier). The platform is available for teams of all sizes from freelancers to enterprises, with a focus on promoting work-life balance and preventing burnout while providing managers with transparency into team productivity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DeskTime Time Tracking Automatic time tracking desktop application that runs in the background on Windows and Mac to capture real work patterns including time spent on applications, websites, and documents, designed for remote, hybrid, and on-site teams.
• Project Time Tracking Project and task time tracking module that enables tracking time and progress of specific tasks and projects, supporting accurate project cost calculation and resource allocation.
• Productivity Calculation Productivity analytics feature that calculates employee productivity percentages based on time spent on user-classified productive versus unproductive applications and websites.
• Screenshots Optional screenshot capture at configurable intervals that provides proof-of-work evidence for productivity verification, with configurable settings to balance oversight and employee privacy.
• URL & App Tracking Computer usage monitoring module that records which websites and applications employees visit during work hours to identify time waste and understand workflow patterns.
• Document Title Tracking Module that tracks document titles and email subjects to give managers visibility into what employees are working on throughout the day without capturing content.
• Reports Analytics and reporting module that generates in-depth data reports about team performance, time allocation, productivity trends, and project-level insights.
• Admin Dashboard Management dashboard providing insights about employees' work hours, attendance, productivity levels, and time-tracking activity across the organization.
• User Dashboard

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% productivity boost reported by DeskTime users
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• JiracoreTechnology or IntegrationDeskTime offers a native integration with Jira, allowing development teams to track time directly within their Jira projects and sync task data between DeskTime and Jira for accurate project time tracking.
• AsanacoreTechnology or IntegrationDeskTime integrates with Asana to enable time tracking tied to Asana tasks and projects, helping teams that use Asana for project management to capture time spent on tasks without leaving their workflow.
• GitLabcoreTechnology or IntegrationDeskTime integrates with GitLab for development teams to track time spent on coding and development work, syncing with GitLab's project management features for accurate developer productivity insights.
• TrellocoreTechnology or IntegrationDeskTime integrates with Trello to enable time tracking for teams using Trello's Kanban-style project boards, syncing tracked time with Trello cards and boards.
• ZapiercoreTechnology or IntegrationDeskTime integrates with Zapier, allowing users to connect DeskTime with thousands of other applications and automate workflows between DeskTime and other tools in their stack.
• Draugiem GroupcoreOthersDeskTime is a product of SIA DeskTime, which is part of the Draugiem Group, a startup incubator and parent company based in Latvia. DeskTime operates under the broader Draugiem Group corporate umbrella.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Toggl Track: Toggl Track is one of the most established time-tracking SaaS products, offering automatic and manual tracking, project billing, and integrations. It directly competes with DeskTime across freelancers, SMBs, and mid-market buyers with overlapping feature sets and similar PLG motions.
• Clockify: Clockify (by COING Inc.) offers time tracking, project management, and team productivity features with a generous free tier that pressures DeskTime's pricing. It targets the same freelance, SMB, and enterprise segments with similar core functionality.
• Hubstaff: Hubstaff combines automatic time tracking with employee monitoring features such as screenshots, activity levels, and GPS tracking. It directly overlaps DeskTime's product for distributed and remote teams, including similar integrations with project management and payroll tools.
• Time Doctor: Time Doctor provides time tracking and employee productivity monitoring with web/app usage, screenshots, and distraction alerts. It targets the same remote and hybrid workforce segments as DeskTime and competes on similar monitoring feature depth.
• Harvest: Harvest is a time tracking and invoicing product for agencies, consultancies, and freelancers. It overlaps DeskTime in project-level time capture and client billing but emphasizes invoicing workflow more than employee monitoring.
• Timely: Timely offers automatic time tracking for agencies and professional services teams, with AI-driven suggestions and project dashboards. It directly competes with DeskTime's automatic tracking and productivity insights for knowledge-work teams.
• RescueTime: RescueTime focuses on personal and team productivity tracking through automatic activity monitoring and focus sessions. It overlaps DeskTime on URL/app tracking and productivity scoring but is more individual-focused and lighter on workforce management.
• ActivTrak: ActivTrak is an employee productivity and workforce analytics platform with activity monitoring, productivity scoring, and behavior analytics. It overlaps DeskTime's monitoring features while positioning more heavily toward enterprise workforce analytics.
• Connecteam: Connecteam combines time tracking with shift scheduling, attendance, and employee communication for deskless and SMB teams. It overlaps DeskTime's workforce management modules and competes for the same small and mid-market budgets.
• Insightful: Insightful (formerly Workpuls) provides automatic time tracking and employee monitoring with productivity analytics and project tracking. It directly competes with DeskTime across SMB and mid-market remote and hybrid team deployments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/desktimecom
• Facebookfacebook.com/desktime
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/desktime-com

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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