Hubstaff

Hubstaff

Time-tracking, monitoring, and project management platform

Overview

Hubstaff offers a cloud-based workforce management platform for remote and field teams, combining time tracking, activity monitoring, project management, and payroll. Its core time-tracking app works on desktop and mobile, turning hours into reviewable timesheets and can capture screenshots, track keystrokes and mouse activity, and log the apps and URLs used to generate productivity metrics. It supports GPS location tracking and geofencing for mobile workers, plus Kanban boards, timelines, task dependencies, checklists, and budget tools, with integrations to payroll and accounting apps. The goal is to provide transparent, efficient management of distributed teams by unifying time, monitoring, project oversight, and payroll in one platform.

About Hubstaff

Simplify's Rating
Why Hubstaff is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Indianapolis, Indiana

Founded

2013

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rob Forman joined board on June 3, 2025, to scale SaaS growth.
  • WestView Capital invested to expand remote productivity platform.
  • Hubstaff positions as cheaper QuickBooks Time alternative with GPS.

What critics are saying

  • QuickBooks Time locks users via Intuit dominance in 6-12 months.
  • Hourly.io bundles payroll and workers' comp, displacing Hubstaff in 12-18 months.
  • Memtime automates tracking without timers, eroding Hubstaff in 12-24 months.

What makes Hubstaff unique

  • Hubstaff combines time tracking with GPS geofencing for field teams.
  • Hubstaff automates payroll from tracked hours across desktop and mobile.
  • Hubstaff monitors activity via screenshots and app usage for productivity metrics.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

Pension/Retirement Plan

Company News

PR Newswire
Jun 3rd, 2025
Hubstaff Welcomes Salesloft Co-Founder Rob Forman To Board Of Directors

FISHERS, Ind., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hubstaff, a leading provider of time tracking, workforce analytics, and productivity management software, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Forman, Co-founder and former President of Salesloft, to its Board of Directors. Forman's strategic expertise in building and scaling high-growth SaaS businesses will help guide Hubstaff as it enters its next phase of growth and expands its impact for customers worldwide

PR Newswire
Apr 30th, 2025
New Hubstaff Report Reveals: Ai Isn'T Taking Jobs--It'S Giving Us Better Ones

Hubstaff's latest research, uncovers a hopeful reality: AI isn't a threat to the workforce—it's a breakthrough. Post thisThe verdict? AI isn't replacing people—it's elevating them. From marketers and SEO specialists to executive assistants and entrepreneurs, professionals are using AI to automate the tedious, reduce distractions, and unlock more time for meaningful, high-impact work."AI is changing work—but not in the way people feared," says Kylie Bonassi, lead productivity researcher at Hubstaff. "It's helping us cut through the noise, reclaim our focus, and work in ways that feel more human."Key findings:85% of professionals say they use AI—but only 4% of actual work time involves AI tools , revealing a massive gap between adoption and integration., revealing a massive gap between adoption and integration. AI-skilled workers earn up to 40% more , and 20% of companies have already adjusted salaries to reward AI fluency—making AI one of today's most valuable career accelerators., and 20% of companies have already adjusted salaries to reward AI fluency—making AI one of today's most valuable career accelerators. 77% of professionals say AI helps them focus more and reduce distractions, enabling more deep work, fewer errors, and better outcomes."This isn't about doing more with less," says Jared Brown, CEO of Hubstaff

Apps4Rent
Dec 16th, 2024
How to Integrate Hubstaff with QuickBooks?

Before Apps4Rent LLC outline the steps for integration it is important to note that Hubstaff only integrates with QuickBooks Online.

PR Newswire
Jan 17th, 2024
Remote Workers Engage In Deeper Work With Fewer Interruptions, Says Hubstaff Data

Remote employees spend more time each day on focused tasksAnnually, remote work protects an estimated 62 hours' worth of work that in-office teams lose due to daily interruptionsFISHERS, Ind., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Remote employees dedicate more time to focused work and encounter fewer interruptions than their in-office colleagues, according to a new research report.Hubstaff , a workforce analytics software company that provides time tracking, workforce management, and productivity metrics, has unveiled compelling data showcasing the advantages of remote work for deep, focused tasks with fewer interruptions.According to the study, remote teams allocate 59.48% of their week to "focus time," — 30 or more minutes of productive time tracked with little distraction — contrasting to the 48.5% recorded for in-office teams. Daily focus time for remote workers averages 273 minutes (4.55 hours), while in-office colleagues manage only 223 minutes (3.72 hours).The data further reveals that remote workers experience 18% fewer interruptions during deep concentration periods, with an average of 2.78 interruptions per day compared to 3.4 for office staff.Jared Brown Hubstaff's CEO commented, "Our data challenges misconceptions surrounding remote work, demonstrating that it supports deep, focused work and saves valuable time and resources. As we continue our research journey, we encourage companies to explore the potential benefits of remote work, especially in roles requiring concentrated focus."The significance of these findings goes beyond individual productivity improvements. Research conducted by the University of California at Irvine shows that individuals, on average, require 23 minutes to regain focus after an interruption. When integrated with Hubstaff's interruption data, the average office worker loses 6.52 hours per week, nearly equivalent to a full day's work.On the other hand, remote employees, experiencing an average of 13.9 interruptions per week, spend 1.19 fewer hours in recovery time

Hubstaff
Aug 28th, 2023
Hubstaff Partners with WestView to Help Companies Foster Best-in-Class Workforces

Hubstaff partners with WestView to help companies foster best-in-class workforces.

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