How much does Hubstaff cost?

Hubstaff is free for 1 user. Paid plans start at $5.83/user/month (Standard, billed annually) and go up to $7.99/user/month (Premium). For a 5-person team on Standard annual plan, the cost is $34.95/month ($419.40/year).

Is Hubstaff cheaper than Toggl or Harvest?

Hubstaff Standard ($5.83/user annual) is cheaper than Toggl ($9/user) and Harvest ($12/user). However, Hubstaff's monthly billing is $6.99/user, making it $6.99×5 = $34.95/month vs Toggl at $45/month (with discount). Hubstaff is the budget option for distributed teams.

What's the difference between Hubstaff Standard and Premium?

Standard ($5.83/user/mo annual): Time tracking, GPS, activity levels, basic reports. Premium ($7.99/user/mo annual): All Standard + payroll integration, project tracking, invoicing, advanced reports, custom fields. Most distributed teams use Standard.

Does Hubstaff track GPS location?

Yes, Hubstaff includes GPS tracking on all plans (Free, Standard, Premium). Managers see team member locations in real-time on a map. Activity levels are also tracked (idle, active, very active). This is included at no extra cost.

Does Hubstaff integrate with payroll?

Yes, payroll integration is available on Premium plan ($7.99/user/mo). Connects with QuickBooks, ADP, and other payroll systems. Standard plan ($5.83/user) doesn't include payroll, but you can export hours for manual payroll processing.

Hubstaff Pricing 2026

Hubstaff is a time tracking tool with GPS location tracking, activity monitoring, and payroll integration designed for distributed and remote teams. It's the most affordable option for teams that need GPS tracking.

Quick Pricing Summary

Free: $0 (1 user, time tracking, GPS, activity levels)
Standard: $5.83/user/month (annual: $70/user/year) or $6.99/user/month (monthly)
Premium: $7.99/user/month (annual) or $9.99/user/month (monthly). Includes payroll integration.
GPS & Activity tracking: Included on all plans (no extra cost)
Best for: Distributed teams, field service workers, remote workers needing supervision

Hubstaff Pricing Plans (2026)

Plan	Monthly	Annual	Key Features
Free	$0	$0	1 user, time tracking, GPS, activity monitoring, basic reports
Standard	$6.99/user	$5.83/user (save 17%)	Team tracking, GPS, activity levels, detailed reports, unlimited projects, timesheets
Premium	$9.99/user	$7.99/user (save 20%)	All Standard + payroll integration, invoicing, custom fields, advanced analytics, priority support

Monthly Cost by Team Size (Annual Billing)

Team Size	Hubstaff Standard	Toggl Starter	Harvest
Solo	$0 (Free)	$0 (Free)	$12/mo
3-person team	$17.49/mo ($210/yr)	$27/mo	$36/mo
5-person team	$29.15/mo ($350/yr)	$38/mo (with discount)	$60/mo
10-person team	$58.30/mo ($700/yr)	$72/mo (with discount)	$120/mo

Why Choose Hubstaff?

Cheapest for teams: At $5.83/user/month (annual), Hubstaff is 35% cheaper than Toggl ($9/user) and 52% cheaper than Harvest ($12/user).
GPS tracking included: Real-time location tracking for all team members. Track field workers, delivery drivers, or remote teams in real-time.
Activity monitoring: See idle/active/very active status without being invasive. Helps identify productivity issues without screenshots.
Free tier for solo work: 1 user free with full features (GPS, activity, reports). Perfect for testing before scaling.
Payroll integration (Premium): Connect to QuickBooks, ADP, and other payroll systems for automated employee payment.
Distributed team friendly: Built for teams across time zones and locations. Excellent mobile app for tracking on-the-go.