What makes StaffCounter different from other time-tracking systems?

It tracks keyboard input

StaffCounter Employee Monitoring Software records how much text is typed on the keyboard. This helps determine employee performance by showing in which programs or websites the most typing occurs.

It detects artificial mouse movement

StaffCounter does not count work time when artificial mouse movement is detected.

It controls Skype, Zoom, and Teams usage

StaffCounter User Activity Monitoring Software logs the name of the chat contact and the total number of messages in Skype, Zoom, or MS Teams chat applications. This feature is also supported on the Android platform.

It tracks web searches

In addition to the websites employees visit most often, StaffCounter records their internet search queries. This helps determine what employees are focused on during working hours and what issues they are addressing. You can find employee search history in StaffCounter’s internet usage reports.

It tracks internet connectivity status

StaffCounter uses multiple methods to ensure that the employee has a reliable internet connection for productive work. These include regular screenshots, keyboard and mouse activity, and logging which websites and applications were used. StaffCounter automatically detects any internet disconnection and creates a corresponding record in the employee’s activity log.

It tracks smartphones (Android)

Monitor corporate smartphones and keep records of calls and employee movements around the city. See an example report here.

It automatically stops tracking time when the user leaves the computer

StaffCounter pauses time tracking when there is no keyboard or mouse activity for a set period. It also allows users to describe any offline tasks performed during that time.

It doesn’t track time outside the work schedule

StaffCounter automatically stops time tracking outside of the predefined work schedule and resumes it the next business day.

It allows viewing all employee screens on one grid page

Screen View reports display a grid showing all employee computer screens. The Screen View page allows you to monitor 10–50 employees or more at once. When an employee leaves the computer, their screen is automatically dimmed.

It automatically detects rule violations

StaffCounter User Activity Monitoring Software can automatically identify productivity rule violations and send alert messages via email. This reduces the need for constant manual supervision and supports Insider Threat Detection programs.

Default violations include:

• Over 30% of employee time spent on entertainment or other unproductive websites.
• More than 40% of time spent on unknown or neutral applications and websites.
• The StaffCounter Agent is not working properly on the employee’s computer (it may have been turned off).
• The employee’s computer has been disconnected from the monitoring system.
• More than 5 hours spent on entertainment or unproductive websites during the week.

It’s open-source

Ensuring the confidentiality of your data is a top priority. That’s why the StaffCounter (Windows) source code is available for public review and audit.

The most affordable price

We are the only solution that lets you try our system and evaluate its usefulness for time-tracking and remote workforce management — at minimal cost:

• 15 days free for up to 5 employees
• Then just $1/month for each additional employee

It’s easy and secure

• StaffCounter doesn’t require a server installation.
• It’s a cloud-based web service, accessible online 24/7.
• Registration and basic setup take only 2 minutes.
• Connect any computer to StaffCounter in under a minute.
• Uses only secure HTTPS and SSL connections.
• By default, StaffCounter does not collect sensitive content — only program names and URLs. Detailed monitoring and screenshots are optional and require explicit permission.

Ultimate privacy with end-to-end encryption

With StaffCounter, your data is protected at the highest level. Unlike other services, StaffCounter does not access your data in plain form. StaffCounter Agent encrypts data in memory, in addition to SSL/TLS transmission, using military-grade encryption. Decryption occurs only in the dashboard or report pages and only after the account owner is authenticated. This process complements standard SSL encryption. Learn more…

Other time-tracking services may encrypt data before sending it to the server, but decrypt it upon receipt and store it unencrypted. In contrast, StaffCounter stores and processes all data in encrypted form using end-to-end encryption.

This is a key differentiator. StaffCounter is the only solution that offers such a high level of confidentiality, privacy, and data security.

Access security features

StaffCounter also provides two-factor authentication, audit logs for account changes, session-based device control, and browser login alerts. Secure, encrypted data backups are included.