Have you recently heard about the numerous benefits of employee monitoring software and are thinking about trying it out? That’s definitely a good move considering the impact it can have on productivity as well as other areas – but do you know which software you should choose?
Trying to narrow down the ‘right’ software for you out of the hundreds of options out there can be tough. Still, a good place to start is by checking out these five options that are heads and shoulders above the rest right now:
Controlio
Packing both power and convenience, Controlio is a cloud-based computer monitoring software that has comprehensive tracking features while being user-friendly too. With it you can easily keep tabs on exactly what your employees are up to, including their app or web activity, emails, IM messages, active or idle hours, productivity, and much more.
Part of the beauty of Controlio is that it gives you a lot of control over how you monitor your employees. Not only is it customizable, but you can set up monitoring profiles and behavior rules, and have alerts sent to you for violations. If you want to keep a closer eye on any employees you can capture images or video of their screen, or their keystrokes.
Teramind
Compared to other software, Teramind’s employee monitoring features are fairly typical. It can monitor apps, websites, social media, and various forms of communication.
What really sets Teramind apart however is its features geared towards Data Loss Prevention (DLP). In addition to behavior rules and automated alerts, it has OCR and keystroke logging, document tracking, file, and network monitoring, as well as the ability to block several types of behavior that could be a risk.
ActivTrak
If you want an employee monitoring software focused mainly on boosting productivity then ActivTrak could be a good option. It has a robust set of features for time tracking and activity tracking breaks it down into hours that are productive, unproductive or idle – as well as different activity categories.
On top of this, ActivTrak has several advanced productivity features such as burnout detection, workload management, and AI-driven coaching. It also has several other tools for workforce planning that may be useful too.
Harvest
From the start, it’ll probably be obvious that Harvest is a very different type of monitoring tool. Unlike most others, its time-tracking tools may not have the most depth, and instead, it uses a to-do list of tasks and tracks time spent on them – both for individuals as well as teams.
Aside from offering a quick and convenient way to track time, Harvest also has expense tracking and invoicing features. Overall it is geared towards freelancers or small enterprises, but it supports integrations with lots of other apps that can extend its capabilities.
Veriato Vision
Veriato offers comprehensive tracking features such as web and app usage, idle and active time, screenshots, real-time alerts, email and chat monitoring, and more. But what really makes it stand out is its AI-powered analytics that will analyze employee behavior patterns and detect potential threats.
With its data, Veriato will calculate a risk score for each data and send you alerts if necessary. It can also redact sensitive data from screenshots – which is helpful to comply with privacy regulations, and to prevent data breaches.
Right now the best thing for you to do is figure out which of these software fits your needs best. Once you do, check out if it has a free trial that you can use to put it through its paces before making a final decision.
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