The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has reported that more than half of managers approve of remote monitoring.
There are a number of different employee monitoring packages to choose from which can vary dependent on your needs. We explore the top 10 employee monitoring providers in the blog.
The good news for businesses is there are many employee monitoring software packages available. Each offers a variety of functions to enable you to monitor different aspects of an employee’s daily work, each offering different reporting functions.
To help you get started, here are 10 of the most commonly used employee monitoring systems:
Why #1? Teramind is widely regarded as the gold standard in employee monitoring.
Teramind offers exceptionally granular tracking, including keystrokes, clipboard activity, file transfers, OCR, and even video screen recording. Its compliance tools (HIPAA, GDPR, etc.) and insider threat detection make it ideal for enterprises with sensitive data.
✅ Advanced forensic tools
✅ Real-time alerts and automation
✅ On-premise and cloud deployment
❌ Slightly complex UI for beginners
💰 Higher price point
Why #2? Veriato is a close contender, especially for organisations focused on security and insider risk management. Veriato excels in behavioral analytics, sentiment analysis, and automated incident response.
Its on-premise capabilities are robust, making it a favourite for regulated industries.
✅ AI-driven anomaly detection
✅ Strong reporting and alerting
✅ Ideal for compliance-heavy sectors
❌ Less intuitive UI than competitors
💰 Premium pricing
Why #3? ActivTrak shines in workforce analytics and productivity management.
ActivTrak is less invasive than Teramind or Veriato, making it a great fit for companies that want transparency without surveillance.
It’s also one of the few tools with a robust free plan.
✅ Clean, user-friendly dashboard
✅ Focused on productivity insights
✅ Great for hybrid and remote teams
❌ No keystroke logging or video recording
💰 Affordable, scalable pricing
Why #4? Insightful (formerly Workpuls) is a solid choice for time tracking and productivity analysis, especially for remote teams.
It offers GPS tracking, project-based monitoring, and task execution insights.
It’s not as security-focused as Teramind or Veriato, but it’s excellent for performance optimization.
✅ Great for field teams
✅ Simple UI and setup
✅ Affordable for SMBs
❌ Limited forensic capabilities
Why #5? Designed for hybrid, remote, and in-house teams, wAnywhere offers a versatile all-in-one platform with features like AI-powered productivity insights, compliance tracking, and real-time monitoring.
✅ Smart dashboards with behavioral analytics
✅ Built-in collaboration tools
✅ Strong focus on employee wellness
❌ Less known in enterprise circles, but gaining traction
💰 Competitive pricing for SMBs and mid-size firms
Why #6? Intelogos uses AI-driven insights to monitor employee engagement, burnout risk, and productivity trends. It’s ideal for companies that want data-backed coaching and performance optimisation.
✅ Burnout detection and focus metrics
✅ Clean, intuitive UI
✅ Great for people-first cultures
❌ Limited forensic or security tools
💰 Starts at $4/user/month
Why #7? Kickidler is a powerful real-time monitoring tool with screen recording, keystroke logging, and employee self-monitoring via its Autokick feature.
It’s especially useful for mid-sized teams and remote workforce management.
✅ Strong productivity analytics
✅ Affordable perpetual licenses
✅ Good for self-regulation
✅ Free Trial Avalible (14 Days)
❌ No mobile app yet
❌ UI can feel dated
Why #8? A strong option for stealth monitoring, Work Examiner offers real-time surveillance, email capture, and web filtering. It’s especially useful for compliance-heavy environments.
✅ Screenshot playback like a movie
✅ Keyword-based email filtering
✅ Web usage analytics by department
❌ Lacks advanced AI features
💰 Affordable for mid-sized teams
Why #9? WE Controlio is a lightweight but capable monitoring tool with live screen viewing, activity scoring, and web/app usage tracking. It’s ideal for small businesses that want basic monitoring without the bells and whistles.
✅ Easy to deploy
✅ Real-time visibility
❌ Limited advanced analytics
❌ Not ideal for large enterprises
Why #10? Hubstaff is more of a time tracking and productivity tool than a full-fledged monitoring solution.
It’s great for project management, GPS tracking, and payroll integration, but lacks deep surveillance features.
✅ Excellent for time tracking and payroll
✅ Mobile-friendly
❌ Not built for security or insider threat detection
it’s important before purchasing new software to understand what you want to achieve, and then find the software that will deliver.
Choosing software before you know what you need it to do can quickly lead you down a path where you pay for something you don’t need or end up replacing the software after a short time because it doesn’t meet your needs.
It’s important to seek expert IT advice that understands your business needs as well as the software market.
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Employee monitoring software, or behaviour analysis, is becoming more popular as it allows managers and team leaders to monitor and assess a range of employee activities, including attendance, computer activity, productivity, and location.
With the increase in remote working, employee monitoring software is on the mind of many employers. Businesses already use it for employees based in their offices, but remote working has opened the eyes of many people in responsibility to the benefits for their team, no matter where they work.
Employees can become distracted, experience excessive workload or become disengaged from their work, but monitoring can help employers tackle this by creating a better work environment and offering extra support when needed.
Employers can monitor a range of activities from:
With the increase in remote and hybrid working, employee monitoring software is a well-used system that helps businesses not only track activity but also help manage their entire IT infrastructure for performance reporting. With the majority of devices scatter around multiple locations it is imperative to have an understand of your productivity rates.
Businesses already use employee monitoring for employees based in their offices, but remote working has opened the eyes of many people in responsibility to the benefits for their team, no matter where they work.
Employees can become distracted, experience excessive workload or become disengaged from their work, but monitoring can help employers tackle this by creating a better work environment and offering extra support when needed.
When used appropriately and effectively, monitoring software can deliver many benefits to both the business and its employees because of the range of tasks it can perform:
The data and subsequent insights that employee monitoring software provides can help businesses improve engagement, increase productivity, and improve employee retention, all of which will grow income and save money.
Concerns have been raised about employee monitoring software being used for inappropriate surveillance of employees and it’s important that employers are clear over their motivation for monitoring, ensuring that they are doing it in a lawful manner and are cognisant of data protection and privacy laws.
Employee monitoring should be used for gaining insight, not oversight, to preserve trust, and morale isn’t affected by its introduction.
It shouldn’t increase the stress of employees who know they are being monitored because this will be counter-productive; and be sure that what you’re tracking will actually help to improve productivity and protect your business from inappropriate or malicious use of its IT systems and data.
If you would like to talk more about employee monitoring software or investigate other ways to protect your business from security threats related to employees, as well as ways of managing how your staff uses your workplace technology, then contact our team of IT specialists at Syn-Star for a free consultation today.
Investing in employee monitoring software is a big decision it affects not just operations, but culture, compliance, and day-to-day workflows.
A free IT review gives your business expert guidance to make sure you’re choosing a solution that aligns with your real needs and goals.
What’s included:
✅ Make sure it fits your systems
🛡️ Stay compliant and protect data
💰 Avoid overpaying for features you don’t need
⚙️ Choose tools that match your goals
📈 Plan for future growth
Anne-Marie Blazdell is a Marketing & Communications Manager with expertise in digital marketing, content creation, and IT solutions. With a strong foundation in graphic design, she trained at Farnborough College of Technology and Southampton Solent University before advancing into marketing and business IT support.
Since joining Syn-Star in 2022, Anne-Marie has specialised in crafting SEO-optimised website content, managing social media, and helping businesses navigate the complexities of IT. Her work bridges the gap between technology and business, making IT more accessible and effective.
Anne-Marie Blazdell
Anne-Marie Blazdell is a Marketing & Communications Manager with expertise in digital marketing, content creation, and IT solutions. With a strong foundation in graphic design, she trained at Farnborough College of Technology and Southampton Solent University before advancing into marketing and business IT support.
Since joining Syn-Star in 2022, Anne-Marie has specialised in crafting SEO-optimised website content, managing social media, and helping businesses navigate the complexities of IT. Her work bridges the gap between technology and business, making IT more accessible and effective.
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Anne-Marie Blazdell is a Marketing & Communications Manager with expertise in digital marketing, content creation, and IT solutions. With a strong foundation in graphic design, she trained at Farnborough College of Technology and Southampton Solent University before advancing into marketing and business IT support.
Since joining Syn-Star in 2022, Anne-Marie has specialised in crafting SEO-optimised website content, managing social media, and helping businesses navigate the complexities of IT. Her work bridges the gap between technology and business, making IT more accessible and effective.
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