ActivTrak vs Timegram: Which Approach Works and Why?

Stop throwing money at invasive monitoring tools that your team hates.

If you're reading this, you've probably realized that spying on every minute of your employees isn't working. Your team feels micromanaged, productivity metrics don't reflect actual output, and you're paying premium prices for collecting data that leads you to more problems than solutions.

You're not alone. Managers are becoming aware that invasive monitoring often leads to decreased productivity and increased turnover.

The Hidden Cost of Screenshot Monitoring

According to a survey, 82.6% of the participants reported that excessive surveillance doesn’t improve their productivity. On the contrary, it is a hindrance to creativity. The Animation Guys, a creative agency with 30+ team members, learned it the hard way. Their story might sound familiar:

• $720/month spent on ActivTrak licenses
• 35% increase in employee turnover
• 42% decrease in creative output
• Rising mental health complaints
• Countless creative hours lost to screenshot anxiety
• Growing tension between management and teams
• Increased risk of privacy violations

After six months of using ActivTrak, they realized they were measuring the wrong things while damaging team morale.

→ Read why Neuron chose timegram over ActivTrak

Feature Comparison: ActivTrak vs timegram

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Why Teams Switch to timegram

Imagine your team anxiously watching their screens on Monday morning, wondering when the next screenshot will be taken. Now imagine them instead focusing entirely on their best work, knowing their privacy is protected.

This isn't just about removing surveillance – it's about transforming how your team works. Here's what makes the difference:

1. Real Privacy Protection

• No screenshots or keystroke monitoring
• Employee-controlled activity tracking
• GDPR and CCPA-compliant
• Full data encryption

2. Automatic Time Tracking

• Zero manual input is needed
• Smart activity categorization
• Accurate project allocation
• Seamless offline tracking
• Intelligent work pattern analysis

3. Complete Project Insights

• Real-time progress tracking
• Resource allocation optimization
• Budget monitoring
• Capacity planning
• Client-ready reports

→ Watch how timegram matches time to outcomes

Transforming Productivity Measurement

When The Animation Guys first contacted us, their creative team was drowning in administrative tasks and screenshot anxiety. Their best designers were updating timesheets instead of creating exceptional designs. Their project managers spent hours reconciling time data with productivity instead of leading projects.

They needed a solution allowing their team to focus on what they do best: creating exceptional work.

Three months after switching to a timegram, things changed. Their transformation was unmistakable:

• 80% reduction in administrative overhead
• 30% increase in project capacity
• 18% fewer project overruns
• $500/month saved on software costs
• 45% improvement in team satisfaction scores
• 25% increase in client satisfaction

"Timegram gave us everything we needed without the invasive monitoring. Our team's creativity flourished when they stopped worrying about screenshots. We're delivering better work, faster, and everyone's happier." 

- Creative Director, The Animation Guys

Why pay more for less?

Here is a quick view of how much you are paying to undermine your team’s potential by choosing invasive time tracking:

ActivTrak:

• Premium: $15/user/month
• Enterprise: Custom pricing
• Limited project features
• Extra costs for mobile access
• Premium features locked behind higher tiers

Now compare it with how timegram ensures a privacy-first approach AND reduces the cost of productivity monitoring:

• Planning Pro: $8/user/month
• All features included
• No hidden costs
• Full mobile access
• Comprehensive project management
• Free migration support

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Making the Switch Is Easy

1. Export your data from ActivTrak
2. Import to timegram (we help)
3. Start tracking immediately

Our migration specialists ensure zero downtime and complete data transfer.

→ Make the switch today - Get 20% off ActivTrak migration

See It In Action

Book a personalized demo to see how timegram can transform your team's productivity without compromising trust. Our experts will show you:

• Automated time tracking in action
• Project management features
• Custom reporting capabilities
• Privacy controls

Ready to try a better way of tracking time? Book your demo or start a 14-day free trial!